I bought 1000 105 Hybrids and they all looked like that. Sorta freaked me out, so I loaded up a 100 and shot great from
100 to 1000 yards. No issues at all after next 650 I have shot from that lot.
I would be interested in seeing how you setup it up on your rifle. I saw a couple this weekend at the TBP Scorcher match and they looked cool. The shooters really did like them. My problem is I have almost no place to put it on and the MDT Level on my mount.
Suppressor is going to be your best option. I have tried a lot of them and I have yet to use one that did not have a concussion issue. The best for me is my Ace brake, to eliminate it completely, I use my suppressor.
I will look on Accurate Shooter website for more detail information. As a former F-Class shooter Heavy Palma barrel is a good choice. Your barrel life is going to be around 1500 - 1800 depending on your caliber. So if you don’t like that one you can switch out when your burn out that barrel...
LR1845 let me borrow his DN5 for a local match held near me. When I was shooting with the break I was able to hold my position quite well with each shot. The major issue I had was the blast from it. I could not take it during the match. I shot 6 sieges with it but the back blast was more...
So I have an ACE and it performs just fine, but have been looking at the MPA DN5. Based on this conversation that one is out of running. My alternative was the ATS or The Chad if it ever comes available to order.