ATEC Suppressor experience, problems, and troubleshooting thread

[Stäger Sport]

Hey Tibo,

H2 to H3 change is minor, just the shape and angle of the gas ports inside the baffle modules was improved based on their constant totooing over there. So just a slight overall performance improvement with the main outcome was rather improved first round pop. Right when it came out, the iso mil std testing regime was updated which created confusion around comparing older generation products to new generation products. There is a couple of H2's on the market which are a tad cheaper as there was a mnfr price increase at that same time too (how 2020's f%#k $ake lol).

Cheers
Jbrad.

[Pommy]

Optima50 module...



(One very dirty) MegaH2 module...



Got the tools for doing up the A-Locks properly here.

[JoshB]

Hey guys, I'm looking at getting an ATEC for my model 7, 300 wsm and was after some advice on the differences between the optima 40, 45, 50, and the H3 and what option of those you would prefer

[Bagheera]

Thinking about the Optima, it looks as if it has some muzzle brake function inside but if you want muzzle jump/ twist control you need the brake end cap ?

[Pommy]

@JoshB, the difference between the 40, 45, and 50 is diameter (and therefore volume). For a 300wsm I'd suggest the Optima50 or the H3. Feel free to PM me.

@Bagheera, yes you need the brake end cap to get additional recoil mitigation. That's because no matter what trickery you do inside of a suppressor, the gas is part of a closed system and the forces will cancel out internally. E.g. if you have a brake inside a suppressor, some gas gets redirected backwards, counteracting recoil from the bullet. That gas then impinges on the back of the suppressor, increasing the recoil again... It's when the gas exits the suppressor where it becomes an open system. If it's venting forward, it's adding to recoil. If it can be redicted back/out, it can give you a net reduction in recoil.