So after stalking this site for years and watching some amazing builds happen it is time for my 50 bmg to get a can.
I want to do a reflex style can with a muzzle brake integrated into it. Similar to what JohnnyO did for his amazing can.
I have 18" of free barrel to work with before the hand-guard and i am planning on doing 3.5" outer diameter. I was thinking that the overall length may be close to 36". Everything will be most likely made out of stainless, and I would also like to make it to be user serviceable.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated and thank you in advance for any help.
a general idea and crappy paint rendition of my idea. not to scale http://www.flickr.com/photos/72377608@N04/11543751346/
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posts I got ideas from
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Re: bounceing ideas for a big can
What wall thickness you thinking about?
For comparison the Cyclops is 2.5" OD, around 16" long and comes in around 5lbs
36" of 3.5" OD stainless at 0.12" thick is going to be about 7lbs+, 0.22" thick is headed for 13lbs+ ... both before end caps and baffles ... and that doesn't include the sherpa.
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For comparison the Cyclops is 2.5" OD, around 16" long and comes in around 5lbs
36" of 3.5" OD stainless at 0.12" thick is going to be about 7lbs+, 0.22" thick is headed for 13lbs+ ... both before end caps and baffles ... and that doesn't include the sherpa.
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Re: bounceing ideas for a big can
That going to be HUGE! And a real heavy duty chunk. That big on a 20mm bolt gun, maybe. I saw one that looked like the muffler from a Mack truck hanging off the end of the 6 ft barrel.sharpshooter3006 wrote:i am planning on doing 3.5" outer diameter. I was thinking that the overall length may be close to 36". Everything will be most likely made out of stainless
There is a point of diminishing returns with regards to diameter, length, wall thickness, number of baffles, ect. Exactly where that point is....well, that's the tricky part.
My theory has been to look at proven industry performers for design ideas. You most likely will not come up with an overall design that will out-do the real pros. Not advocating directly ripping off, but more like use them for broad guidelines. Those guys have funding, equipment and engineerds on staff to develop products that work. A little bigger or smaller or longer or shorter (or whatever) and you're still probably in the park. Stray too far and I'm guessing you're getting off into places that do not make sense.
That said, volume is your friend and even more so with a less efficient design. But, the reflex portion of the can will be largely wasted space and added weight. A can that big would sound OK with flat washer baffles. I'm sure that's why most F1 cans end up big and heavy. If you don't mind the weight (plus brake) and length your proposed design would add, then try it. A tripod mount may be in order! Not sure I've seen any other examples that size but it's an interesting concept.
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Re: bounceing ideas for a big can
The original weapon weights 29 pounds so whats another 10 but more weight to absorb recoil. I under stand that volume is my friend but I think that is is possible that I may be over engineering this can a bit.
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That depends on how you look at things. It is true that a telescopic can of a given length will be less effective than a front-mounted one of the same design, but for a given build length it will be better. And while it will still be heavier it will not make the gun as front heavy or long, something I personally find just as important as weight alone. The double mount also protects the muzzle from bending forces if the can is subjected to heavy sideways loads.Wicked wrote:the reflex portion of the can will be largely wasted space and added weight.
As for the size I'd start by comparing the powder charge with say a 308 or another caliber you have more experience with.
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If you already have the 3.5" od tube use it but go 16".
Yes you are over thinking.
Yes you are over thinking.
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Re: bounceing ideas for a big can
I have not purchased any material yet so I'm not dead set on 3.5". That is just the larges diameter that will not block my scope. I was figuring to make this can as voluminous as I could, but it is looking like I am overshooting the moon.
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Well, a 50BMG uses 200-250grs of powder, right? So it's in the range of 5 times what a 308 uses. Now take the cubic root of 5 and you get 1.7.
So if we start with the proposed size (3.5x18") and scale it down to a 308 it would be 2x10,5". I know it's a rough estimate at best, but it provides some sense of scale...
So if we start with the proposed size (3.5x18") and scale it down to a 308 it would be 2x10,5". I know it's a rough estimate at best, but it provides some sense of scale...
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True, but you must also consider bore volume!Fulmen wrote:Well, a 50BMG uses 200-250grs of powder, right? So it's in the range of 5 times what a 308 uses. Now take the cubic root of 5 and you get 1.7.
So if we start with the proposed size (3.5x18") and scale it down to a 308 it would be 2x10,5". I know it's a rough estimate at best, but it provides some sense of scale...
There is a huge amount of extra bore volume that the powder is expanding in
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Actually the .50 has less than three times the cross section, so with the same barrel length it will have less volume compared to the powder charge than a 308. If we ignore the chamber volume for simplicity's sake the .50 would require roughly twice the barrel length to be proportional to the 308.
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so a .308" bore tube that is the same exact length as a .500" bore tube has more volume.Fulmen wrote:Actually the .50 has less than three times the cross section, so with the same barrel length it will have less volume compared to the powder charge than a 308. If we ignore the chamber volume for simplicity's sake the .50 would require roughly twice the barrel length to be proportional to the 308.
Please explain to me how?
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Sorry if I was unclear, the volume of the .50 is obviously greater. But you must compare the volume to the volume of the gases released by the powder, and while a .50 will produce 5-6 times more gas than the 308, while the barrel only has 3 times the volume. But fine, lets look at it another way: If you scale a 24" barreled 308 with a can measuring 2x10" proportionally up to 50BMG you'll get a 40" barrel and a can measuring 3.5x18".
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I'm confused... Look around at what most "pro" suppressor company's .50 cans specs are most are going to be same dia if they are making them that way a lot of R&D went into it follow suit doe
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Ok, I'm on the same page with you now. But, we have to consider every factor, it's not "just" volume involved here.Fulmen wrote:Sorry if I was unclear, the volume of the .50 is obviously greater. But you must compare the volume to the volume of the gases released by the powder, and while a .50 will produce 5-6 times more gas than the 308, while the barrel only has 3 times the volume. But fine, lets look at it another way: If you scale a 24" barreled 308 with a can measuring 2x10" proportionally up to 50BMG you'll get a 40" barrel and a can measuring 3.5x18".
Overbuilding is fine, I just can't see the point in 10x overbuilding
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Stop making this harder than it has to be.
Jlittle nailed. Make your 50 about the same size as what is commercially done.
This isn't rocket surgery
Jlittle nailed. Make your 50 about the same size as what is commercially done.
This isn't rocket surgery
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I agree, I just wanted to show how you can ballpark something with simple math. Looking at commercial cans would of course be my first stop as well, but it's still hard to get a sense of scale when dealing with a round that burns 5-6 times more powder than what I'm used to. And the primary design criteria is volume, ie the volume of the can compared to the pressure and volume of the gas it needs to handle.Dr.K wrote:we have to consider every factor, it's not "just" volume involved here
In this case the 3.5x18" tube seems extreme until you scale it down, then it becomes roughly 2x10". While I wouldn't call that a small can for a 308 I wouldn't call it excessive either. It will at least provide some sense of scale when looking at commercial 50-cans.
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I think a reflex can as long as possible will eliminate some barrel flex as well, by stiffening the barrel.
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Re: bounceing ideas for a big can
That would be huge. Mine is overkill and its 3 inches dia.
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For size reference;
Osprey 45 vs AAC Cyclops
Osprey 45 vs AAC Cyclops
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What is the Brand and Model of the Cyclops case?
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