Buck
Very pleased with this linear compensator. We have put many rounds through this and is easily as proficient at protecting shooters to your sides as any of the the competitors products. At nearly half the price of other devices and performance being the same, it is a great choice. Also, with some of the handguards being used on SBR or CQB set ups, this will fit easily inside of a smaller diameter guard.
April 30, 2019
Redneck
I can't say enough good things about this muzzle device. My pistol upper started with an A2 style flash hider, everyone hated to be near me when shooting. The percussion off my shots were intense to say the least, I installed the athena. And it tamed the beast. As a closing I'd recommend this to anyone who needs an option for short barreled applications. It does the job of changing the blast so you don't feel it on your face. People won't complain about getting hit by the shock off your firearm. And lastly one of my favorite things is in the fall when the leaves are on the ground. Is going out shooting and watching them flee from the blast of my shots.
November 22, 2019
John F
I don't usually write reviews, but I felt I had to. Firstly: lack of crush washer is easily the future and I adore this compensator for that. My life is easy especially when I need to move it to another barrel. This comp is smaller than you'd expect, especially the 7.62 version. It still works wonders. I currently have it installed inside of a BCM quad rail and it sits flush. No contact on the inside of the rail. 11' barrel and this comp is flush with a 12" rail. As for performance. It takes 7.62x39 and goes from a massive fireball that I used to have, to a loud report all directed foward. Gone are the days I used to get manhandled by the muzzle blast of this ak pistol gone wrong. It's a pleasure to shoot now and it's thanks to one of the best linear comps on the market.
August 18, 2020
Mark
The difference between this and the A2 is incredible. Just a pleasure to shoot. All the everything goes down range and the guys at the gallery aren’t complaining about the perceived cannon going off next to them. I was wearing basic 3M over head ear muffs and 5.56 was 100% tamed. Will be putting one of these on my next few builds. I want to shoot a few at night to see what it does to flash. Price is right.
October 21, 2020
Dion
The timing nut was little too thick to allow the muzzle device to thread. Simple enough to grab another timing nut (although not as nice as the one it comes with), and now that I'm using it, I can only say good things. It sends everything (gasses and a little boom) downrange and makes shooting my rifle a complete joy. 350 Legend Athena, Installed on a Ruger American Predator in 350 Legend If they could thin out the timing nut a bit it would be a 5 star review.
November 24, 2020
ATHENA is Ultradyne’s linear compensator. Muzzle rise has been optimized, with gas vented at an angle then forward. This sends a lower percent of sound and gasses back towards the shooter, optimizing sonic performance over recoil. Athena gives a cleaner appearance for a sleek look compared to traditional brakes. Like all Ultradyne muzzle devices, a timing nut is included for easy installation ( Crush washer for the .350 caliber). 100% CNC machined in the USA from 416 stainless steel finished with salt bath nitride.
ATHENA is Ultradyne’s linear compensator. Muzzle rise has been optimized, with gas vented at an angle then forward. This sends a lower percent of sound and gasses back towards the shooter, optimizing sonic performance over recoil. Athena gives a cleaner appearance for a sleek look compared to traditional brakes. Like all Ultradyne muzzle devices, a timing nut is included for easy installation ( Crush washer for the .350 caliber). 100% CNC machined in the USA from 416 stainless steel finished with salt bath nitride.
