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GARY56

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Recently purchased a Troy PAR in 223.

Would like to replace the muzzle brake for a linear compensator to reduce blast noise and concussion.

Any suggestions for a linear compensator?

Thanks
 
Have a look at either the Ultradyne Athena or if want something a little less expensive an S&J hardware one. S&J makes them in two different lengths.
 
For the record, I've been using an S&J linear comp on a .223 bullpup for a while and recently went back to the standard A2 flash hider. Funnily enough I now believe the linear comp gives off more concussion, and doesn't offer the other benefits of the A2's flash suppression and slight vertical recoil mitigation. Especially on a traditional rifle I think you'd be better served by a flash hider of some variety, but YMMV.
 
Cross94 said:
For the record, I've been using an S&J linear comp on a .223 bullpup for a while and recently went back to the standard A2 flash hider. Funnily enough I now believe the linear comp gives off more concussion, and doesn't offer the other benefits of the A2's flash suppression and slight vertical recoil mitigation. Especially on a traditional rifle I think you'd be better served by a flash hider of some variety, but YMMV.
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This I've found one use for linear my comp, they add enough length for my shorty rifles to fit on the ranges racks.

I've found the best for concussion mitigation to be flash hiders that can take a blast shield, unfortunately they tend to be quite expensive. Even chinesium ones are pushing $160
 
Cross94 said:
For the record, I've been using an S&J linear comp on a .223 bullpup for a while and recently went back to the standard A2 flash hider. Funnily enough I now believe the linear comp gives off more concussion, and doesn't offer the other benefits of the A2's flash suppression and slight vertical recoil mitigation. Especially on a traditional rifle I think you'd be better served by a flash hider of some variety, but YMMV.
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Interesting - appreciate your reply.
 
I have a Noveske Flaming Pig. It's awesome, if a little heavy (all steel) and is 3" long, but is rated safe for use with full automatics! Tried it on bolt and semi 223's, does seem to work. Also have an aluminum linear comp that appears to be a flaming pig knockoff except has no baffles in it, 3" long and is made of aluminum. Works well on a long barreled PCC. Also have a short linear comp bought from Dlask, is either their own or S&J Hardware's design, and on short barreled PCC's works well. Works well is defined as 'making it quieter for the shooter by directing all noise forward.'
 
I run an S&J linear comp on a 10.5" .300BLK. It definitely does a better job at directing noise/blast over an A2 style which I was running originally. I haven't used one otherwise so maybe it's just a matter of specifics. I'd really like to just run a damn suppressor but, you know...
 
Cross94 said:
For the record, I've been using an S&J linear comp on a .223 bullpup for a while and recently went back to the standard A2 flash hider. Funnily enough I now believe the linear comp gives off more concussion, and doesn't offer the other benefits of the A2's flash suppression and slight vertical recoil mitigation. Especially on a traditional rifle I think you'd be better served by a flash hider of some variety, but YMMV.
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This is not a symptom of the linear compensator, this is due to how close the the muzzle is on a bullpup. If you were to put a dedicated muzzle brake or compensator on it would be worse. On my TAR21 barrel with the griffin I don't have an egregious muzzle report.

GARY56 said:
Interesting - appreciate your reply.
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I do echo the sentiments about a dedicated flash hider if you have no need for trying to stifle recoil or muzzle climb. If you're going this route the Smith Enterprises vortex is the undisputed king, the AAC blackout is right there with it(if you can even find them anymore).
 
Cross94 said:
For the record, I've been using an S&J linear comp on a .223 bullpup for a while and recently went back to the standard A2 flash hider. Funnily enough I now believe the linear comp gives off more concussion, and doesn't offer the other benefits of the A2's flash suppression and slight vertical recoil mitigation. Especially on a traditional rifle I think you'd be better served by a flash hider of some variety, but YMMV.
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Funny I read this.. I am in the same boat however with a EH-R and a S&J Micro Linear Comp (1.5"), there is more felt recoil, no flash mitigation and above that the blast sounds amplified. I had an A2 on prior and was going to put it back on however I decided to order a brake.
 
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