Here is a quick look of the first prototype. I've been getting emails, DMs , calls and texts asking if we have really started on this project. Well we have and here is a quick video. If you call the shop asking about this I'll save your name and number and put you on the BACK of the line for one.
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Suppressors It has begun. Thunder Beast 50 prototype
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We've shot a lot of .50, braked and suppressed, and are aiming for something that is actually awesome.
When we're ready, we'll release all the science stuff, sound, recoil, etc.
When we're ready, we'll release all the science stuff, sound, recoil, etc.
We don't plan to at this time. A Ti can without some coating ends up looking pretty ratty after a while. Plus this doesn't have the finishing ops.
We are looking at putting them on a muzzle device. But everything is still TBD. Ray just wanted to show off that for you guys that have been waiting, we're making progress on it. At this point nothing is finalized.
Ok, if you must finish it, can you do one in that weird-ass green that Remington used on my R2Mi? I'll take my answer off the air.
here it is on a 16" 50 I actually wanted to test Rumble since YT has deleted one of my videos already I expect more.
That is pretty incredible. Can we see the same test without the rifle hooked up to a heavy tripod? It looks like it kicks about like a 223 in the video haha
There will be lots of videos coming. We used this tripod for the endurance testing we've done so far. I've got over 2k rounds on this setup with cases of M33 to go 10 rounds at a time like in this video. With a normal 27" barrel we are able to spot out owns shots at 300 no problem from prone. As weather permits videos will be made. 27" full config with brake is about 135 at ear drops to 127 without the brake.
Is there a ballpark price yet? Less than $3k perhaps?
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Price will start with a 5.
Final pricing will be set when we formally announce it for sale this summer
ETA-- it takes 38 lbs of titanium to make it
Final pricing will be set when we formally announce it for sale this summer
ETA-- it takes 38 lbs of titanium to make it
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this thing starts life as a 4' 50 lbs bar. Lots of machine time. weight for full config is 4.6 lbs
No, you could never combine two 50% certs into one 100% cert.
Also, just so everyone knows, when we officially announce this with the specs and price and so forth this summer, I will write up our policy on existing certificates and this suppressor since they won't apply in the same percentages.
Also, just so everyone knows, when we officially announce this with the specs and price and so forth this summer, I will write up our policy on existing certificates and this suppressor since they won't apply in the same percentages.
The Firearm Blog had some pretty good pictures in a writeup on it.
www.thefirearmblog.com
Thunder Beast Arms BFC 50 BMG Suppressor
SHOT Show 2023 is in full swing and Thunder Beast Arms brought their newest BFC 50 BMG Suppressor. Not one to shy away from a challenge the Thunder Beast BFC boasts multiple configurations in order to optimize the suppressor for noise and recoil reduction. I had a chance to look over this new...
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I’ve shot a Barrett with an elite iron can. I thought it substantially reduced the recoil. It might have just been perception based on the SUBSTANTIAL reduction in muzzle blast. I was super impressed with the result.
I've shot a lot of 50 cal cans and was never impressed. Our goal was to make it pleasant to shoot 50 prone with foamies in. We did it. In the initial testing spotting my own shots at 300 prone was easy. Like I said lots of videos to come.
Compared to the old JET can it's a pussycat. With little effort you can keep the crosshairs within a couple feet of your POA at 300 and watch the whole event. Before this I could never spot my own hits at all closer than about 600
@Zak Smith How is the muzzle brake end cap timed?
When will the muzzle brake end cap trickle down to the smaller suppressors in your lineup?
When will the muzzle brake end cap trickle down to the smaller suppressors in your lineup?
It's a morse taper interface with a captured nut that holds it together. It can be timed by hand but we will also have a spanner type tool to tighten them.
And for the second question-- maybe. We are going to test it and see if there's enough gas in the smaller cans
And for the second question-- maybe. We are going to test it and see if there's enough gas in the smaller cans
Awesome, thanks for the info! I’d love to see a video of how that works whenever you guys get a chance.
I think a DOMINUS or DOMINUS-K with a brake would be a perfect competitor to the Maverick
We'll get some videos of how it works once we get closer. I'd be surprised if someone didn't take a video of it at SHOT-- we took it about approximately 8000 times showing people.
I mean that’s the same price as like 5 or 6 match rounds
Right now we are planning to do mounts for 7/8-14, 1-14, 1-24, and M24x1, with M24x1 being muzzle indexed for the AI (recommend re-facing muzzle for this option). The DTA is M25x1.5 and I'm not sure if anyone else uses that. I guess that one is up for discussion.
If there's demand for the M25x1.5, we could do that too
