How to Wreck a COMPENSATOR

Published on October 14, 2021
Duration: 1:32

This video from Tactical Fellowship explains how to damage a firearm compensator by shooting high-velocity, unjacketed, or poly-coated ammunition through it. The instructor, Benoit, details his experience of wrecking a new compensator by loading blue bullets too hot (1330 fps), causing the bullet to break apart and damage the comp. He emphasizes using jacketed bullets for high velocities to avoid similar issues.

Quick Summary

To avoid damaging your firearm's compensator, refrain from shooting high-velocity, unjacketed, or poly-coated ammunition through it. These bullet types can disintegrate at speeds around 1330 fps, causing damage. Always use jacketed bullets for high-velocity loads.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Wrecking Your Compensator
  2. 00:08The Cause: High Velocity Unjacketed Ammo
  3. 00:18Personal Experience: Damaging a New Comp
  4. 00:28Reloading Velocity Warnings
  5. 00:36Visual Evidence of Damage
  6. 00:48Blue Bullets and Velocity Limits
  7. 00:56Correct Ammo for High Velocities
  8. 01:01Compensator Damage Impact
  9. 01:13Lesson Learned: Don't Be an Airhead
  10. 01:22Paying the Stupid Tax

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary way to damage a firearm compensator?

The primary way to damage a firearm compensator is by shooting high-velocity, unjacketed, or poly-coated ammunition through it. These types of bullets can break apart at excessive speeds, causing them to malform and impact the compensator, leading to nicks and divots.

What type of ammunition should be used for high velocities with a compensator?

For high velocities, especially those exceeding 1000-1200 fps, it is essential to use jacketed bullets. Unjacketed or coated bullets are not designed to withstand these speeds and can disintegrate, potentially damaging your compensator.

What are the risks of exceeding reloading velocity limits?

Exceeding reloading velocity limits for certain bullet types, particularly unjacketed or coated ones, can cause the bullet to fail or break apart. This disintegration can lead to inconsistent performance and damage to firearm components like compensators.

Can a damaged compensator affect bullet flight?

While the instructor in the video continued to use his damaged compensator, it's uncertain if the nick or divot will affect bullet flight. Significant damage could potentially alter gas porting or bullet trajectory, but the long-term impact is often unknown without testing.

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