5Shot Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) I figured this was the place to ask - I need a muzzle brake for my AR, but it does double duty as a hunting gun (Mostly Predator). When hunting, ear protection isn't always practical, so I want one that isn't going to blow out my ear drums (of course there won't be any long strings of fire). Any help would be appreciated. 5Shot Edited April 10, 2009 by 5Shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Friday Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 DNTC comp. It give some recoil reduction, and doesn't raise the sound level too much. These are really conflicting goals for a comp. You have to push the energy somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 About the only way I know to accomplish both reduced recoil and quiet is with a suppressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Shot Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 I don't want quiet - I know I can't have that. I want the quietest Comp - since I can't afford to shoot them all I was hoping for some personal experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 As effective muzzle breaks go the surefire isn't too bad. (Better with the can that goes over it though). Peter Adams Fy-39604 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-payne Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 The levang comp is marketed as directing the noise away from the shooter. Not the most effective comp but it is quiet. I have the dntc and its not very quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I've tried the DNTC, and it reduces recoil a little, and isn't as loud as other comps. But, it's the least effective comp I've tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gundry Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I switched from a Miculek to a Nordic just because the Miculek was far too loud. The Nordic isn't bad at all. Unfortunately, the way comps work makes them inherently louder. I don't see how one can get much quieter than the Nordic, and for $40, it's not going to break the bank to see for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAC Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I'll follow this thread with interest. I have the Benny Cooley JP Comp an it works great and is loud as hell. I now have custom ear plugs and wear electronic muffs over those. I should have invested in custom fit plugs a long time ago. This was the best money I've spent on accessories this year. Sorry for the drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicferret Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I figured this was the place to ask - I need a muzzle brake for my AR, but it does double duty as a hunting gun (Mostly Predator).When hunting, ear protection isn't always practical, so I want one that isn't going to blow out my ear drums (of course there won't be any long strings of fire). Any help would be appreciated. 5Shot None of them are going to be quiet enough to save your hearing. You could wear an ear plug in the ear that is closest to the chamber and muzzle. That way you don't blow out both ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I'll follow this thread with interest. I have the Benny Cooley JP Comp an it works great and is loud as hell. I now have custom ear plugs and wear electronic muffs over those. I should have invested in custom fit plugs a long time ago. This was the best money I've spent on accessories this year. Sorry for the drift. You're forgiven. I don't think that's too much of a drift, though. If a person can use more effective hearing protection instead of using a less effective comp, that's an option. I only use plugs when shooting long guns because the way I mount the gun interfers with muffs, or rather the muffs interfer with my gun mount. Anyway, I may need to investigate custom plugs. Lately I've been trying these: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=453211 They are ok in noise reduction, and allow hearing range commands. But, I may have to opt for more noise reduction to keep my tinitus from getting worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerbender Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Of the comps I have tried. For quiet in order MSTN Q comp, Nordic, DTNC/AK Concepts then the Miculek (way louder). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Yeah the Miculek is way loud, but a pretty good comp, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Shot Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 thanks for the options guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_Sorah Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Sounds like a great reason for a suppressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Brownells is selling a comp that directs all the gas forward. I don't know how effective it is but it should push the noise away. You might do a search for compensators at brownells. I don't know the brand. MLM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Slight thread drift: Try some Surefire Sonic Defender ear plugs, I have been using them for a couple of years now. They allow normal conversation and block most of the loud stuff. Most of the time I leave the range with them still in because they are not that noticeable and realise it going down the road. I don't hunt anymore, but they probaly would let you hear animals walking. They are great for long guns and pistols outside, I often double up with muffs for inside shooting. If you are going to shoot a comped rifle out the window of a shooting house, only the first shot is going to be loud, the ringing will drown out the followup shots Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_Sorah Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 only the first shot is going to be loud, the ringing will drown out the followup shots Thats called audititory exclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Noveske's Pig Brake seems to accomplish what you're looking for, reduced noise and some compensation. I have SureFire, Cooley and and SJC Titan. If you get time to make it out to the range for one of our matches, I'll bring them and you can try for yourself. And for the guys suggesting suppressors, that's just mean. 5Shot is silly enough to live in Washington where he can own a can, he just can't shoot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgerat Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 why not just spin the comp off when you go coyote huntin'? That is what I have done in the past with my MSTN brake. Just spin it off and put a thread protector on and away you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUBL Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 +1 for taking the comp off for coyotes. Did that for years with my CTR-02 and the cooley brake. But finally, after making the Nordic Comp I put it on my CTR-02 and red loctite'd it on. It's there to stay......for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassmcgraff Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Just get a can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Friday Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 why not just spin the comp off when you go coyote huntin'? That is what I have done in the past with my MSTN brake. Just spin it off and put a thread protector on and away you go. Pretty good idea IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotm4 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Agree the PWS DNTC or FSC556 is pretty quiet for comps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Assume that noise reduction is the main goal, and leave suppressors and all the paperwork that goes with them off the table. One place where I (can) shoot has issues with noise and rifle compensators are discouraged. I have no problem taking mine off and putting on a thread protector, but I have to think that there must be a better solution. I've looked at the DPMS Levang comp which, in theory, should direct more of the noise forwards (which is OK). But reviews as to effectiveness seem to be mixed. Then there is the Noveske KX3 which looks huge and mainly intended for short carbines and are probably as close to being a suppressor as you can get without being one. And the price is pretty steep. Some companies have long (5") flash hiders which would seem to also be intended to be some kind of legal suppressor. So, any suggestions as to what might work best without breaking into the piggy bank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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