Thread: DPT brake end cap

Originally Posted by dannyb

They "become useful" in that they reduce recoil more than just a suppressor whilst still reducing noise to a level that doesn't cause your ears to bleed.
You should probably still use ear pro with a dedicated suppressor without a braked end cap, the reality is that almost Noone does.
Even suppressed gunfire will damage your hearing, the braked suppressor yes it will damage your hearing without ear pro but not anywhere near the ear bleeding concussion of a directional brake.
Yup you could run a lighter much smaller dedicated brake for the benefits they provide but there are tradeoffs with that too(ear bleeding if you take a snap shot without your ear pro).
I've tried both, I like the braked suppressor, to be fair without measuring equipment I couldn't pick the difference in noise as a shooter, but I could definitely feel the difference in recoil reduction (placebo effect maybe but it works for me).
Maybe the direction the ports vent the gas doesn't affect the shooter behind the but ? (stand next to someone using a brake vs behind them you'll see what I mean).
Who knows maybe it is just marketing and I'm a sucker for it, but maybe it's not.

Our DPT are quieter than new. We religiously clean them. Wish I had them in 1975 using a 270 BSA CF2. As Chalie Janes would describe it ... ka flaming boom.

Good breakdown of it

https://youtu.be/7y84o-zNnJk?si=qN7yrEHu_BGkB9hn

Originally Posted by Jaro

Good breakdown of it

https://youtu.be/7y84o-zNnJk?si=qN7yrEHu_BGkB9hn

Says what I was trying to say but far more eloquently

Maybe they are not for everyone, but I certainly like them, as I said when discussing with another member today, there aren't many times where I would prefer more recoil over a very slight increase in muzzle report. That's my 2 cents, certainly not trying to convince anyone else they need one, each to their own

About the only time I'd prefer a non braked cap would be if I was bush hunting where sound is more likely to be reflected back at you.....but then I'm hardly likely to do much of that with my 300prc

I bought one to hopefully rectify a bit of muzzle jump on my rifle, recoil isn't an issue.

Haven't used it yet but if all goes to plan i'll take it down the range this sunday and have a crack

On the A-tec H2 I can’t tell the difference in terms of noise but make a noticeable difference in recoil. At the time I thought it was a gimmick and was happy to change my mind after trying.

Just received the dpt and looking forward to try next week

Not available in all calibers atm for the MK1 anyhow.
Will wait patiently!

Originally Posted by 2ndSouthCanterbury

Not available in all calibers atm for the MK1 anyhow.
Will wait patiently!

The ATec one is bored for .375 so I wouldn't stress that much.

Well I was going to get one, but despite buying a couple hose clamps I still can’t get the front baffles off, I’m going to take to my mates workshop, worse case I’ll need a new suppressor to go with the brake cap

Remember the front cap first 2 are one piece!

Originally Posted by Sika 8

Remember the front cap first 2 are one piece!

@Sika 8 That might explain things…..

Comes apart in front of the stainless ok


So these 3 don’t come apart or just the third one should? Cheers

Originally Posted by outdoorlad

@Sika 8 That might explain things…..

Comes apart in front of the stainless ok
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So these 3 don’t come apart or just the third one should? Cheers

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Those last three should separate. Try heating them up first.

Pretty sure that end one should come off. I take mine apart reasonably frequently after I discovered how quick they can cement to each other.

This is how mine comes apart (MK2 non magnum)

Originally Posted by Sika 8

This is how mine comes apart (MK2 non magnum)

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You still have 1 baffle that should come apart the only one that doesn't come off is the very thin about 3-4mm end cap.

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Then use silver nickel or another non-copper anti seize on the threads, it will help you to get the thing apart. Warming the threads up will help too as they expand when hot aka after a few shots and workup tighter - makes it feel like the thing has been assembled hydraulically...