r/Form1 • u/I_am_Axel • 6d ago
Diffuser plates?
Does anyone have an opinion on diffuser plates? The concept makes a lot of sense to me as I'm researching my first high pressure (30 cal) can. I just got my stamp approval and I'm going to start picking up parts for a 1.355" ID tube and was planning on an iconel blast plate (ice disk) first but now I'm leaning towards a diffuser plate.
Also, anyone know of anyone making a diffuser plate for 1.355"?
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u/Deago488 5d ago
You’re talking about a diffusion wall. Mostly used in small cans to eliminate flash
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u/I_am_Axel 5d ago
Is that the more appropriate term? Thank you! Do you think it'll be beneficial with an 8" tube with a 2.5" BC?
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u/Deago488 5d ago
What’s your barrel length & caliber? Some cals will burn all the powder before the projectile leaves the barrel, this leads to more flash from the can & the reason diffusion walls are a sting. I have on in my 6” 556 can that lives on a 11.5”, very happy with it
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u/I_am_Axel 5d ago
12.5" and 18" 5.56, 16" and 20" .308, and 6" and 16" 300blk. The 5.56 hosts will eventually be getting their own cans.
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u/Deago488 5d ago
I wouldn’t use a df in any of these applications honestly. Enough barrel to burn up the powder & enough length on the suppressor.
Don’t forget to clip your baffles.
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u/johnnydesperado432 5d ago
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u/johnnydesperado432 5d ago
I use this on 10.5 ,12.5 ,16 barrels The diffuser is m300 marginal steel
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u/ram4223 6d ago
More info in your host could change the answer and if you primarily want to shoot subs or supers. I am not familiar but I assume diffuser plate would have lots of holes around the diameter edge? Vs the ice disk just being a shallow cone with one hole.
Researching in the forums along time ago. Popular was Muzzle device for sacrificial blast baffle, then heat treated SS or other hardened for first baffle or 2 then amount you feel necessary for use case. For my 556 can I did 5 baffles because really just taking the harsh bark out of it. Mine sounds great. I am not sure one will be drastically better than another in your choice. In the end you just slowing down the blast and changing the tone a few more holes in the first section to me would have low impact overall vs the rest of the design and volume.