Otter Creek Polonium- Range Trip, is it Perfect?

Published on August 16, 2023
Duration: 4:10

This video demonstrates the performance of an 11.5-inch AR-15 equipped with an Otter Creek Polonium suppressor and a Bootleg bolt carrier group. The presenter adjusts the gas settings on the bolt carrier group to mitigate excess gas and recoil when using the suppressor, noting that setting three provided the best balance of suppressed sound and gas mitigation for this specific configuration. The video highlights the importance of tuning the gas system for optimal suppressed shooting, especially with shorter barrels.

Quick Summary

An 11.5-inch AR-15 equipped with an Otter Creek Polonium suppressor and a Bootleg bolt carrier group was tested. The presenter adjusted the Bootleg BCG through its settings, finding that setting three offered the best balance of reduced gas and effective suppression for this configuration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: AR-15 Build Overview
  2. 00:40Initial Suppressed Firing Impressions
  3. 02:03Unsuppressed Bootleg BCG Settings
  4. 02:21Bootleg BCG Setting 1 (Suppressed)
  5. 02:42Bootleg BCG Setting 2 (Suppressed)
  6. 02:48Bootleg BCG Setting 3 (Suppressed)
  7. 03:04Bootleg BCG Setting 4 (Suppressed)
  8. 03:39Best Setting Analysis & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What suppressor was tested on the AR-15?

The video features an Otter Creek Polonium full-size suppressor mounted on an 11.5-inch barrel AR-15. The presenter evaluates its performance and sound signature.

How was the gas system tuned for suppressed shooting?

A Bootleg bolt carrier group with adjustable gas settings was used. The presenter cycled through its different settings to find the optimal balance for reduced gas blowback with the Otter Creek Polonium suppressor.

Which setting on the Bootleg BCG was best for suppressed fire?

After testing, the presenter found that setting number three on the Bootleg bolt carrier group provided the best performance, offering a good reduction in gas while maintaining effective suppression with the Otter Creek Polonium.

Does a short barrel AR-15 remain gassy with a suppressor?

Yes, even with a full-size suppressor, an 11.5-inch barrel AR-15 can still be noticeably gassy. This highlights the importance of an adjustable gas system or bolt carrier group for optimal suppressed shooting.

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