Probably best for stuff smaller than .308 - 2A Armament X3 Compensator

I stuck this on an 18 inch AR10 pattern rifle. I wanted something that was not going to be as annoying to other shooters at the range like a muzzle brake (you know, THAT GUY). And in that, it somewhat does that. It sure is less bad than a full on side ported muzzle brake but also quite a bit more than a standard A2 style. It certainly does cut down on muzzle climb on my .308. But OMG, the muzzle flash! While firing all I see is a wall of flame threw my 1-8 power. Now a friend took a pic of me firing the thing on a dark rainy day and you can see that the cuts are channeling the flash, but to much is going vertical. Keep in mind once again, its on a 18 inch .308. I think the flash would be much better managed on something like a 300 blackout by this thing. So it seems to be well made and it does hit the middle ground between flash hider and muzzle brake well, for me at least I find the vastly increased muzzle flash in .308 to not be worth the reduction of muzzle climb. Going to hold on to this thing but for this rifle, I need to find another solution. If I pick up something later on that's threaded for this thing in 7.62 X39 or .300 Blackout I think a MUCH better choice. Shorter barreled .308.....ugh not so much unless you want to impress people throwing fire.

Gave it 4 stars just do to me really wanting it to work out with this rifle. It is well made and nicely finished.