Thunderbeast dominus cb vs ultra 7

[QuietTexan]

The Dominus has slightly better low end ratings, that's probably why they recommended it. Could be a heat input component to it also

 

[swnehunter]

Here is Thunderbeast's testing on a few mid-size cans for comparison. the Ultra 7 G2 actually tested better than the Dominus, and it's lighter...



Micro 30 Long
MR-147.4,144.6,142.7,141.2,142.6 Avg-143.7
ML-144.1,141.8,139.3,141.4,140.9 Avg-141.5
MR/ML Avg-142.6
SE-131.7,132.3,130.4,131.1,133.0 Avg-131.7

OSS Helix 30
MR-146.4,138.9,138.5,138.1,136.9 Avg-139.7
ML-147.9,138.7,138.5,138.0,136.2 Avg-139.9
MR/ML Avg-139.8
SE-132.5,128.6,129.1,131.6,131.5 Avg-130.7

Dominus CB
MR-141.6,139.3,138.3,138.7,140.3 Avg-139.7
ML-139.1,138.4,138.9,137.6,139.4 Avg-138.7
MR/ML Avg-139.2
SE-127.0,127.9,124.8,123.9,130.4 Avg-126.8

Nomad
MR-142.8,143.2,138.0,138.4,141.5 Avg-140.8
ML-142.1,144.1,140.1,138.7,140.9 Avg-141.2
MR/ML Avg-141.0
SE-132.6,133.4,131.0,132.6,127.2 Avg-131.4

Omega with brake
MR-143.2,133.9,136.0,135.8,133.9 Avg-136.6
ML-143.5,132.7,134.4,134.0,135.0 Avg-135.9
MR/ML Avg-136.2
SE-137.3,130.4,129.9,131.3,132.1 Avg-132.2

Radiant
MR-140.4,140.5,140.0,139.9,137.8 Avg-139.7
ML-139.5,141.0,138.3,140.6,140.4 Avg-139.9
MR/ML Avg- 139.8
SE-127.4,129.4,128.7,128.4,127.5 Avg-128.3

Surge 7.62
MR-140.1,140.8,139.3,139.6,138.8 Avg-139.7
ML-138.7,137.5,139.2,137.8,137.7 Avg-138.2
MR/ML Avg-138.9
SE-126.0,125.7,124.4,127.4,124.7 Avg-125.7

Ultra 7 Gen 2
MR-136.4,138.5,136.9,138.4,137.8 Avg-137.6
ML-140.7,137.1,136.5,138.1,138.0 Avg-138.1
MR/ML Avg-137.8
SE-128.5,127.2,126.4,126.2,124.4 Avg-126.5

 

[BrentM]

Just went to their web site and it still shows the dominus is more capable in a short barrel creed. For example dominus is good to 12.5 vs 14.5 for the ultra. Still shows 2db less as well. It is slightly heavier at 9.6 ounces vs 8. Conclusion is that it seems better suited for lighter cartridges and short barrel but the ultra seems better suited for heavier cartridges in shorter barrel. Not sure how all that works but looking at the application notes is the best practice for determining what you need. I need to get out and dirty my dominus and see what field results tell me vs the internet.

 

[LongRange338]

The shorter fatter shape is reported to have a different recoil impulse and a different tone

 

[QuietTexan]

The shorter fatter shape is reported to have a different recoil impulse and a different tone

AB claims their Reflex chamber lowers tone as well, based on the larger diameter and larger expansion chamber design.

 

[Revolting Peasant]

Thunderbeast demo team at the 2023 Texas Precision Rifle Expo. Ultra 7 is third from the right. Don't be a Poor, buy the big one! It was totally awesome on a .50BMG

 

[Revolting Peasant]

Notice the growing pile of 50 brass under the tripod lol.

 

[Revolting Peasant]

We emptied that ammo can.

I have the Ultra 7, Gen 2 in .30 and love it. I shot the Magnus also at the demo. I mulled and fretted for 6 months over the 7 vs the 9 and OOS everywhere when I was shopping.

One thing not often mentioned is "tone". DB isn't every thing. I've shot the old TB .30P1 and it's has a wonderful tone. Sounds like a mortar going off in the movies. You can pick it out from anywhere on the firing line. Shoot them both if possible, and listen to both of them being shot.

The only Thunderbeast bad choice is no choice!

 

[wasskeet]

TBAC and JA Outdoors is a good combo! I went Ultra 7 (cb) and am very pleased with it. On a 28 Nosler, now friends can stay seated and not leave the bench when it's on the line. Long, yes - but light and very little POI shift.
Good luck with your decision, I think you'll be satisfied with either.

 

[Rick Richard]

TBAC and JA Outdoors is a good combo! I went Ultra 7 (cb) and am very pleased with it. On a 28 Nosler, now friends can stay seated and not leave the bench when it's on the line. Long, yes - but light and very little POI shift.
Good luck with your decision, I think you'll be satisfied with either.

Did they do the paper work and etc for the suppressor stamp?

 

[wasskeet]

Did they do the paper work and etc for the suppressor stamp?

Actually I did that at a LGS in Thomasville, NC (The Gun Shop). They have a Silencer Shop kiosk that made everything easy, all in one place. But unless they recently changed, they don't carry TBAC. I was pretty certain the Ultra 7 Gen2 is what I wanted, so I ordered it from Wes - he had it there very quickly.

 

[wasskeet]

Rick,
If you would want to "test drive" the Ultra 7, let me know and we'll see if we can get together somewhere for some shooting.

 

[Mark37082]

TBAC and JA Outdoors is a good combo! I went Ultra 7 (cb) and am very pleased with it. On a 28 Nosler, now friends can stay seated and not leave the bench when it's on the line. Long, yes - but light and very little POI shift.
Good luck with your decision, I think you'll be satisfied with either.

I concur. I followed a similar path with JA Outdoors and a local GS (Royal Range). I just wish I purchased two (Dominus and Ultra 7). My stubbornness in thinking I really didn't need a suppressor was one of the most dumb positions I have taken in shooting rifles.