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Quoted: It's legitimately one of my favorite items I have. I have 4 Cherry Bombs with another on the way, and I'll be ordering 2 Saker modules and 2 more Cherry Bombs with those. Plus I'm waiting on a Trash Panda. So all 4 of my rifle cans will be able to mount to the CB. It's very simple, light, repeatable, and locks up solid every time. I've been swapping my Omega between a 12" lightweight AR, my Fix rifle, and now my new Fieldcraft. I couldn't be more pleased with it, I'm looking forward to getting rid of my SiCo mounts. View Quote |
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Speaking of Q, Kevin says (on their instagram) their 556 can will use Cherry Bombs. Originally it was direct thread, so that's pretty neat. I'll probably snag one as soon as their available. Time to start saving up the shekels.
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Speaking of Q, Kevin says (on their instagram) their 556 can will use Cherry Bombs. Originally it was direct thread, so that's pretty neat. I'll probably snag one as soon as their available. Time to start saving up the shekels. View Quote |
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Interesting. Little brother to the Jumbo Shrimp? View Quote From what I understand, the Jumbo Shrimp is as short and light as it can be to keep 6.5 creedmoor hearing safe. It's amazing what you can glean from podcasts and instagram lol. |
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From what I understand, the Jumbo Shrimp is as short and light as it can be to keep 6.5 creedmoor hearing safe. View Quote |
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Correct. When I was visiting them it was explained that it was simply to make a gun hearing safe. Think something a hunter would stick on the end of his rifle. It's not for the guy chasing decibels. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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From what I understand, the Jumbo Shrimp is as short and light as it can be to keep 6.5 creedmoor hearing safe. Attached File |
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Quoted: I was thinking this guy needs a Jumbo Shrimp. The Cherry Bomb is an awesome little mount, can't wait until all my cans mount to it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/277473/20180805_185826_resized-632453.JPG View Quote |
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Quoted: I was thinking this guy needs a Jumbo Shrimp. The Cherry Bomb is an awesome little mount, can't wait until all my cans mount to it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/277473/20180805_185826_resized-632453.JPG |
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Barrett fieldcraft, 18" Creedmoor that weighs 5lbs. It's awesome. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Quoted: I was thinking this guy needs a Jumbo Shrimp. The Cherry Bomb is an awesome little mount, can't wait until all my cans mount to it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/277473/20180805_185826_resized-632453.JPG Damn. SWMBO- "I haven't seen that one before. Is that a new rifle?" |
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Barrett fieldcraft, 18" Creedmoor that weighs 5lbs. It's awesome. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Quoted: I was thinking this guy needs a Jumbo Shrimp. The Cherry Bomb is an awesome little mount, can't wait until all my cans mount to it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/277473/20180805_185826_resized-632453.JPG Bolt guns rock. |
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Quoted: It's called the "Lefty" and from what it sounds like, it'll be Q's version of an SRD556QD. In one of their podcasts, KB says it's "heavy" compared to their other offerings because it's not titanium, so it'll be a more durable material for short 556 usage. This makes me question the "no barrel length restrictions" rating on their other cans. From what I understand, the Jumbo Shrimp is as short and light as it can be to keep 6.5 creedmoor hearing safe. It's amazing what you can glean from podcasts and instagram lol. View Quote |
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Looked like the Turbo. I'd say that with a weight difference of only 3/8oz given YHM's mount having a locking collar and spring, YHM is rocking it with the Turbo. View Quote Any idea why it's so heavy compared to say the Trash Panda? Are the other Q cans less durable and not meant for short 5.56 use (which I'm assuming the Lefty is more geared for)? The Trash Panda is looking very tempting for use on my 10.3 |
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Thanks. Any idea why it's so heavy compared to say the Trash Panda? Are the other Q cans less durable and not meant for short 5.56 use (which I'm assuming the Lefty is more geared for)? The Trash Panda is looking very tempting for use on my 10.3 View Quote |
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Looks like either a removable stack or at least swappable end caps. https://i.imgur.com/cbhIOBL.png?1 View Quote |
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the lefty is actually 2 and 5/8 oz heavier than Trash Panda. I haven't had any issue with my TP on 11.5" SBR, but I've only shot 800 rounds or so through it. Would have love the lefty to be lighter but I'd like to hear their reasoning behind this can and its specs.
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I ask him on IG last night what those were for and he said they are vents for backpressure. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Looks like either a removable stack or at least swappable end caps. https://i.imgur.com/cbhIOBL.png?1 |
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That would certainly tame the barrel whip on that free inch of barrel.
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Got my Plan B and cherrybomb in today. Haven't torque and rocksett it yet, but I can definitely notice the length and weight difference. Thing is sweet!
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ASR has been working fine for me on several cans but I like the size and weight of the CB and Plan B.
I'll probably wait until DM has their Ti version in stock. I asked Q for a 9mm CB and Plan B to work with the Omega 9K and the multitude of cans that share that thread pattern. It will be interesting to see if they respond. |
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ASR has been working fine for me on several cans but I like the size and weight of the CB and Plan B. I'll probably wait until DM has their Ti version in stock. I asked Q for a 9mm CB and Plan B to work with the Omega 9K and the multitude of cans that share that thread pattern. It will be interesting to see if they respond. View Quote |
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Quoted: Has DM indicated they are going to make a Ti mount for the Cherry Bomb? That would save a little weight and probably be cheaper than the Q 17-4 original. Wondering how the thermal coefficient of expansion difference between Ti and 17-4 would impact function given where the taper is. View Quote It's on their site. |
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ASR has been working fine for me on several cans but I like the size and weight of the CB and Plan B. I'll probably wait until DM has their Ti version in stock. I asked Q for a 9mm CB and Plan B to work with the Omega 9K and the multitude of cans that share that thread pattern. It will be interesting to see if they respond. View Quote |
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That didn't take long. ASR tube threading mounts not in stock. I'd like to hear how this works out for anyone who is trying this.
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I haven't had any issues with any of my ASR mounts but the weight savings on this made me want one. So just ordered from SS. I would love one of the Saker mounts to.
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the last podcast made it sound like there would be one in the future. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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Appreciate all of the great information in this thread and the forum. I typically just read, but signed up today to ask a couple of questions. I have two Omega 300's on order. Using primarily with 6.8 16" uppers - 90 degree 5/8-24 barrel thread - replacing A2 flash hider. I ordered the suppressors without mounts, no DT or ASR, planning to buy an improved aftermarket option. I've looked at KeyMo, Area 419, YHM and others, leaning toward Cherry Bomb + Plan B, or Cherry Bomb + DM Q Cherry Bomb Ti Adapter for Omega. Cherry Bomb + DM seems to be the lightest and cheapest. Two questions: would appreciate it if someone will confirm if the Omega 300 ASR thread is 1.500 x 24? Also, thoughts on if the cherry bomb and DM Ti is recommended or if I should stick with all 17-4 or all Ti version?
Btw, my suppressors were ordered early June... so unfortunately I've got time. Holding out hope that my preferred combo will become available - this would be the cherry bomb type threaded tapered flash hider + omega 300 converter. I assume the flash hider is quieter to the ear if I had to shoot without suppression and hearing protection. Thanks. |
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Appreciate all of the great information in this thread and the forum. I typically just read, but signed up today to ask a couple of questions. I have two Omega 300's on order. Using primarily with 6.8 16" uppers - 90 degree 5/8-24 barrel thread - replacing A2 flash hider. I ordered the suppressors without mounts, no DT or ASR, planning to buy an improved aftermarket option. I've looked at KeyMo, Area 419, YHM and others, leaning toward Cherry Bomb + Plan B, or Cherry Bomb + DM Q Cherry Bomb Ti Adapter for Omega. Cherry Bomb + DM seems to be the lightest and cheapest. Two questions: would appreciate it if someone will confirm if the Omega 300 ASR thread is 1.500 x 24? Also, thoughts on if the cherry bomb and DM Ti is recommended or if I should stick with all 17-4 or all Ti version? Btw, my suppressors were ordered early June... so unfortunately I've got time. Holding out hope that my preferred combo will become available - this would be the cherry bomb type threaded tapered flash hider + omega 300 converter. I assume the flash hider is quieter to the ear if I had to shoot without suppression and hearing protection. Thanks. View Quote 99.44% sure it's not 1.500-24. Especially since the OD is 1.56" |
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Appreciate all of the great information in this thread and the forum. I typically just read, but signed up today to ask a couple of questions. I have two Omega 300's on order. Using primarily with 6.8 16" uppers - 90 degree 5/8-24 barrel thread - replacing A2 flash hider. I ordered the suppressors without mounts, no DT or ASR, planning to buy an improved aftermarket option. I've looked at KeyMo, Area 419, YHM and others, leaning toward Cherry Bomb + Plan B, or Cherry Bomb + DM Q Cherry Bomb Ti Adapter for Omega. Cherry Bomb + DM seems to be the lightest and cheapest. Two questions: would appreciate it if someone will confirm if the Omega 300 ASR thread is 1.500 x 24? Also, thoughts on if the cherry bomb and DM Ti is recommended or if I should stick with all 17-4 or all Ti version? Btw, my suppressors were ordered early June... so unfortunately I've got time. Holding out hope that my preferred combo will become available - this would be the cherry bomb type threaded tapered flash hider + omega 300 converter. I assume the flash hider is quieter to the ear if I had to shoot without suppression and hearing protection. Thanks. View Quote Titanium to titanium is more likely to gall than Ti to 17-4 Cherry Bomb. No issue with corrosion unless you leave it in sea water for a year. There is a slight difference in thermal coefficient of expansion between the two metals. But nobody has reported issue with Ti mount over Griffin 17-4 muzzle devices. I'm not aware that Q has a flash hider yet. FH are less concussive than brakes but not everybody is sensitive to that. DM has the Cherry Bomb mounts back in stock today. I ordered one and when I get a Cherry Bomb I'll try it on the Omega sometime in the next couple of months. Cheapest lightest mount is one of Howard's Ti direct thread mounts. |
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Thanks for the replies. That DM od description for SiCo is exactly what had me a little confused. I am looking for a taper type mount to improve the connection so it doesn't loosen up in use. Here is a list I put together of options that may work. There are a lot of options out there which is great. Pricing is what I found on the websites today and has changed recently for many and I'm sure varies. I tried to list in these order of what I thought would be heaviest to lightest while providing a secure mount:
Secure mounts available for the Omega 300 (1.375” x 24): oKeyMo muzzle break or flash hider ($89) + Omega Keymo Mount ($249) oYHM .30 Cal Phantom LT/LTA Q.D. Mount ($85) + YHM OMEGA™ 300 Adapter ($150) oYHM .30 Cal Phantom LT/LTA Q.D. Mount ($85) + DM YHM Ti Adapter ($80) oQ Cherry Bomb tapered break ($75) + Q Plan B ($149) oArea 419 hellfire universal tapered adapter ($40) + Area 419 sidewinder omega mount ($100) oQ Cherry bomb tapered break ($75) + DM Q Cherry Bomb Ti Adapter for Omega ($55) oGriffin Ti Tapermount ($115) + DM Griffin Omega Ti Adapter ($55) |
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Thanks for the replies. That DM od description for SiCo is exactly what had me a little confused. I am looking for a taper type mount to improve the connection so it doesn't loosen up in use. Here is a list I put together of options that may work. There are a lot of options out there which is great. Pricing is what I found on the websites today and has changed recently for many and I'm sure varies. I tried to list in these order of what I thought would be heaviest to lightest while providing a secure mount: Secure mounts available for the Omega 300 (1.375” x 24): oKeyMo muzzle break or flash hider ($89) + Omega Keymo Mount ($249) oYHM .30 Cal Phantom LT/LTA Q.D. Mount ($85) + YHM OMEGA™ 300 Adapter ($150) oYHM .30 Cal Phantom LT/LTA Q.D. Mount ($85) + DM YHM Ti Adapter ($80) oQ Cherry Bomb tapered break ($75) + Q Plan B ($149) oArea 419 hellfire universal tapered adapter ($40) + Area 419 sidewinder omega mount ($100) oQ Cherry bomb tapered break ($75) + DM Q Cherry Bomb Ti Adapter for Omega ($55) oGriffin Ti Tapermount ($115) + DM Griffin Omega Ti Adapter ($55) View Quote |
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So with a DM Omega adapter would I be able to use a EA VOX with my GA taper mounts?
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I think only the Griffin minimalist FH and brake and paladin brake will fit into the blast chamber of an Omega with the DM Tapermount for ASR tubes. I don't have any longer Griffin muzzle devices to check but the standoff is much shorter than ASR collar mount although not as short as a direct thread mount.
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I think only the Griffin minimalist FH and brake and paladin brake will fit into the blast chamber of an Omega with the DM Tapermount for ASR tubes. I don't have any longer Griffin muzzle devices to check but the standoff is much shorter than ASR collar mount although not as short as a direct thread mount. The VOX may have a bigger blast chamber but yes, it will accept any mount that threads into an Omega 300. Energetics chose a very flexible tube mount thread. View Quote |
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Cherry Bomb looks more and more like a great road to head down for mounting solutions for form 1's.
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