Muzzle brake

Ultradyne Announces Tunable X1 Muzzle Brake Available in .223 Rem / 5.56mm

Ultradyne, an American designer and manufacturer of advanced shooting accessories, has officially released the innovative X1 tunable muzzle brake specifically calibrated for .223 /5.56. The X1 enables the user to optimize barrel movement regardless of shooting technique, individual stature, or ammunition.

The X1’s patent-pending Dual-Axis Door System is adjustable to accurately meter out the right amount of gas for ultimate muzzle control. This enables the shooter to remain on target through the shot, witness impact, and more quickly deliver follow-up shots. The X1 is the only adjustable muzzle brake that can be retuned finely and simply with sliding port doors.

The X1 tunable compensator is the best way to create perfect muzzle control for each possible combination of factors.

The X1 is compatible with Ultradyne’s Dynamount Barrel-Mounted Front Sight. Simply replace the collar with the Dynamount Front Sight to add the best front sight on the planet to your set up. This sight option takes advantage of the superior dual aperture system, eliminates sight deflection associated with hand guard mounting along with offering an increased sight radius.

X1 223 | 5.56 technical specifications:

CALIBER .223 | 5.56 or smaller
BARREL THREAD 1/2-28 UNEF-2B
MATERIAL 416 Stainless Steel Salt Bath Nitride Finish
MOUNTING Shrouded Timing Nut
MASS Brake Only 150 grams | 5.3 ounces
Total 173 grams | 6.1 ounces
DIMENSIONSLength 75mm | 2.94 inches
OD 24.8 mm | 0.975 inches
WRENCH FLATS 7/8 inch
ADJUSTABLE PORT SCREW IP-15 Torx Plus
MSRP $169.00

The Ultradyne Family of Muzzle Brakes

The X1 is part of Ultradyne’s family of performance muzzle devices, each representing a different combination of recoil reduction and sonic characteristics.

Ultradyne’s X1 is available directly from Ultradyne

Suppress Your Blast with Surefire

Suppress Your Blast and Add an Inch or Two with Surefire

Suppressing your blast on a short barrelled pistol or rifle can be a challenge. You can meet that challenge with Surefire’s Warden Blast Regulator.

You can also add a couple of inches, and let’s face it, sometimes we need a couple more inches. By adding a Surefire Muzzle Brake and pairing it with the Surefire Warden Blast Regulator you can find those inches.

Save your money for a bit and upgrade later to a suppressor and use the same Muzzle Brake by planning ahead.

The AR pistol that I worked on in this situation needed a couple more inches to keep from doing damage to the handguard. The set-up, as it was, was blasting from the muzzle into the handguard. It would only have been a matter of time before damage was done.

How It’s Done

I started by placing my Geissele Automatics Reaction Rod into my vise.

Once I secured the reaction rod, I slid the AR pistol upper onto the reaction rod and gently removed the existing muzzle brake.

I removed the old muzzle brake with my armorers wrench and set the brake and washer aside. I cleaned the threads of the barrel off with some acetone degreaser and also cleaned the threads of the new brake.

After letting it dry, I clocked the new muzzle brake using the supplied timing wheel chart. I set this brake up a little between “neutral” and for a right-handed shooter.

After finding the perfect amount of shims, I applied some Rocksett to the threads and torqued the new muzzle brake to the barrel.

After getting it timed and torqued I loosened the collar on the Surefire Warden Blast Regulator and slid it on to the Brake, twisted it tight, and it was ready.

I slid the handguard back into place and secured the set screws with some medium strength thread lock.

With it all back together, the Warden Blast Regulator gives the AR Pistol a great look and hopefully a great function!

We hope to get out to the range very soon to try it out and see what kind of a difference it makes. Obviously, this is going to solve the problem the owner had with needing a couple more inches. At least that’s what she said.

The SureFire Warden Blast Regulator should also help with directing any concussive blast out the front of the muzzle instead of out the sides of the muzzle brake, helping protect the hearing of any shooters on either side. It should also help with kicking up less dust when shooting from the prone position. Here in the northwest, it should help with kicking up less mud.

Don’t Just Build It, Train With It

You can find the tools and parts you need to build and shoot the rifle or AR pistol you want at Rainier Arms. When you’re done getting the firearm set-up it’ll be time for some training! Come see us at Willapa Firearms Training for your training needs.

Ultradyne Announces Apollo Max Muzzle Brake Now Available in 30 Caliber

.308 WIN is the classic mid-range thumper cousin of the round used in service rifles around the world and well respected for the energy it can deliver. Ultradyne, an American designer and manufacturer of advanced shooting accessories, has officially released its Apollo Max muzzle brake specifically tuned for .308 WIN and compatible with related 30 Caliber projectiles. Utilizing advanced imaging and precision instrumentation, Ultradyne’s team has engineered a device to serve as the ultimate in recoil reduction.

Newton’s Third Law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction and fans of .308 WIN know that means energy coming back to the shooter. This recoil may be bearable, but it often moves the rifle off of the target, making follow-up shots slower and tracking hits more difficult. The Apollo Max is the solution by putting the cartridges’ own power to use in recoil mitigation.

Apollo Max’s unique design includes angled muzzle-rise compensation ports at the end of the device that direct gasses away from the shooter’s line of sight to avoid the vision-dazzling effects inherent in other designs. 100% CNC machined in the USA, each port was located, sized, and shaped for maximum flow utilizing a combination of modeling and relentless testing. Until now such a high level of recoil reduction was not possible from a device of practical size, but Ultradyne’s science- and engineering-oriented approach brings this game-changing technology to the shooting public.

Apollo Max stands as a no-compromise, recoil-reducing phenom that enables nearly instantaneous follow-up shots and is an excellent option for competition shooters who want the last word in recoil performance.

For a better understanding of the Apollo Max class of brake see the video below demonstrating the 5.56mm model:

Apollo Max .308 | 7.62 Technical Specifications

CALIBER .308 | 7.62 or smaller
BARREL THREAD 5/8×24 UNEF-2B
MATERIAL
- 416 Stainless Steel
- Salt Bath Nitride Finish
MOUNTING Shrouded Timing Nut
MASS
- Brake Only 117 grams | 4.1 ounces
- Total 145 grams | 5.1 ounces
DIMENSIONS
- Length 75mm | 2.94 inches
- OD 24.8 mm | 0.975 inches
WRENCH FLATS 13/16 inch

Apollo Max is part of Ultradyne’s family of performance muzzle devices, each representing a different combination of recoil reduction and sonic characteristics.

The Apollo Max brake is available directly from Ultradyne

About Ultradyne:

Ultradyne provides American ingenuity designed and manufactured in the USA.

www.UltradyneUSA.com

Ultradyne Announces Apollo Max Muzzle Brake Now Available in 6.5mm Creedmoor

Ultradyne, an American designer and manufacturer of advanced shooting accessories, has officially released its Apollo Max muzzle brake specifically tuned for 6.5mm Creedmoor and compatible with 6.5 PRC and 6mm Creedmoor. Utilizing advanced imaging and precision instrumentation, Ultradyne’s team has engineered a device that represents the ultimate in recoil reduction. Internal testing has shown as much as a 25% advantage over previous industry-leading designs.

6.5mm Creedmoor has grown to be a favorite among precision shooters for its flat trajectory, long-range accuracy, and relatively-low recoil. With the Ultradyne Apollo Max now in 6.5mm Creedmoor shooters can watch their shots and be ready for follow-up shots quicker.

For a better understanding of the Apollo see the video below:

Apollo Max Technical Specifications

BARREL THREAD 5/8-24 UNEF-2B
MATERIAL
- 416 Stainless Steel
- Salt Bath Nitride Finish
MOUNTING Shrouded Timing Nut
MASS
- Brake Only 128 grams | 4.5 ounces
- Total 154 grams | 5.5 ounces
DIMENSIONS
- Length 75mm | 2.94 inches
- OD 24.8 mm | 0.975 inches
WRENCH FLATS 7/8 inch

Apollo Max is part of Ultradyne’s family of performance muzzle devices, each representing a different combination of recoil reduction and sonic characteristics.

The Apollo Max brake is available directly from Ultradyne.

Take your Kel-Tec Sub 2000 to another level | M*CARBO Muzzle Break review

Take your Kel-Tec Sub 2000 to another level | M*CARBO Muzzle Brake review

Readers of this site who happen to also be fans of the Kel-Tec Sub 2000 may remember a recent article I wrote on the top upgrades available for your Sub 2000. That article focused on upgrading parts that I felt made the gun safer and more reliable – almost out of necessity to fix certain design flaws or areas that had room for improvement. Now, M*CARBO has released a muzzle brake for the Sub 2000, which might be considered an optional item but one that offers serious performance enhancement. It isn’t just for looks.

M*CARBO offers their hybrid muzzle brake and compensator for $64.95 on their site, and it can be installed in as little as five minutes! Designed to reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil, in conjunction with the other upgrades I have covered for the Sub 2000 it makes this rifle perform on a ridiculously high level for what it is.

Here are the quick specs:

9mm version works for any 9mm barrel with 1/2″-28 threads
40 cal version works for any .40 cal barrel with 9/16″-24 threads
Precision Machined using A311 Carbon Steel Muzzle Brake
Superior Counter-Force A311 Jam Nut
Protected by the M*CARBO 100% Lifetime Guarantee

The MCARBO Kel-Tec Sub 2000 muzzle brake comes with:

Muzzle Brake
Custom Jam Nut
Laser Cut Wrench
Rocksett (optional for extra $2.95)

As with every other product offered by M*CARBO, president Chris Nelson offers incredibly easy-to-follow video instructions to ensure successful installation of their products. See below for his muzzle brake install video.

At the range, the muzzle brake performed as perfectly as I expected it to. In conjunction with my prior M*CARBO upgrades on this rifle, this weapon shoots incredibly flat with the muzzle rising only an inch or so. Not only does it add a little extra cool-factor to it, but it is functional and only adds an extra inch or so to the overall length. It looks mean, performs exceptionally well, and is constructed to last. If you’re a Sub 2000 fan be sure to check this muzzle brake out for yourself.

Ultradyne’s Apollo Muzzle Brake: The 25% Advantage

American design company Ultradyne has released its Apollo muzzle brake. Utilizing advanced imaging and precision instrumentation, internal testing has shown as much as a 25% advantage over previous industry-leading designs.

	Apollo with Sight
	As with all Ultradyne muzzle devices_ Apollo supports available Dynamount accessories such as the C4 Sight

Ultradyne offers a variety of muzzle devices that provide different levels of recoil reduction and sonic signatures to fit the needs of different shooters.

Apollo stands as a no-compromise, recoil-reducing phenom that enables nearly instantaneous follow-up shots and is an excellent option for competition shooters who want the last word in recoil performance.

With a design that fits within the 3-inch length and 1-inch diameter requirements of 3 Gun Nation, USPSA, and IPSC, all shooters can take advantage of features inspired by competitive shooting.

Apollo’s unique design includes angled muzzle-rise compensation ports at the end of the device that direct gasses away from the shooter’s line of sight to avoid the vision-dazzling effects inherent in other designs. 100% CNC machined in the USA, each port was located, sized, and shaped for maximum flow utilizing a combination of modeling and precision testing. Until now such a high level of recoil reduction was not possible from a device of practical size, but Ultradyne’s science- and engineering-oriented approach brings this game-changing technology to the shooting public.

Apollo includes the Ultradyne-exclusive shrouded timing nut along with a Dynamount collar for quick, easy mounting.

The performance advantages of Apollo are soon to be available in other calibers as well. Ultradyne is currently tuning the design for .308 / 7.62 and .264 / 6.5mm, bringing competition-grade performance to users of firearms in those calibers.

Brownell’s has produced an excellent video on Ultradyne’s muzzle devices. Click the image below to view:

Apollo 223 | 5.56 Technical Specs

CALIBER .223 | 5.56 or smaller
BARREL THREAD 1/2-28 UNEF-2B
MATERIAL
- 416 Stainless Steel
- Salt Bath Nitride Finish
MOUNTING Shrouded Timing Nut
MASS
- Brake Only 124 grams | 4.4 ounces
- Total 147 grams | 5.2 ounces
DIMENSIONS
- Length 75mm | 2.94 inches
- OD 24.8 mm | 0.975 inches
WRENCH FLATS 13/16 inch

Apollo is part of Ultradyne’s family of performance muzzle devices, each representing a different combination of recoil reduction and sonic characteristics.

The Apollo brake is available directly from Ultradyne as well as Brownell’s and MidwayUSA.