Cherry Bomb and Bottle Rocket by Q: 1st Look

Published on March 22, 2019
Duration: 7:55

This expert guide details the installation of the Q Cherry Bomb muzzle brake, a flagship product from Q. It covers the design nuances, installation process using a 1/2 inch socket, and highlights its unique features like no required timing. The guide also touches upon the Q Bottle Rocket as a thread protector and includes a baseline test comparison with an A2 Birdcage, emphasizing the importance of proper installation and acknowledging testing limitations.

Quick Summary

The Q Cherry Bomb muzzle brake is installed using a 1/2 inch socket and does not require timing. It features internal geometry for sealing with Q barrels, and Loctite is recommended for conventional barrels. In testing, it showed a slight accuracy improvement over an A2 Birdcage.

Chapters

  1. 00:14Introduction to Q Cherry Bomb & Bottle Rocket
  2. 00:19Cherry Bomb Design & Function
  3. 01:37The Bottle Rocket (Yo Dog)
  4. 02:02Baseline Test with A2 Birdcage
  5. 02:53Installing the Cherry Bomb
  6. 04:12Cherry Bomb Test Results
  7. 05:28Installing and Testing the Bottle Rocket
  8. 06:16Recoil Impulse Comparison & Disclaimer
  9. 07:10Future Testing & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you install the Q Cherry Bomb muzzle brake?

Installation involves ensuring the firearm is unloaded, removing the old muzzle device, cleaning threads, and then hand-tightening the Cherry Bomb. A 1/2 inch socket is used for final tightening. For conventional barrels, Loctite is recommended for a better seal.

What is the difference between the Q Cherry Bomb and the Q Bottle Rocket?

The Q Cherry Bomb is Q's flagship muzzle brake, designed for optimal sealing with Q barrels. The Q Bottle Rocket, nicknamed 'yo dog,' is also a muzzle brake but is primarily designed by Q for thread protection on firearms.

What were the accuracy results for the Q Cherry Bomb compared to an A2 Birdcage?

In a 10-yard test, the A2 Birdcage produced a 1.28-inch group. The Q Cherry Bomb achieved a 1.16-inch group on its first attempt and a tighter 1.12-inch group on a subsequent 'mulligan' shot.

Does the Q Cherry Bomb require timing?

No, the Q Cherry Bomb does not require timing. It is designed to be tightened down securely using a 1/2 inch socket, and it does not have flats for a traditional wrench.

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