Bowjax AR-15 Barrel Dampener
Updated: August 22nd, 2013
AR-15 Barrel Dampener
A new barrel dampener is now on the market from Bowjax. Designed for the AR-15, the company claims it “…reduces barrel whip and increases accuracy.” The barrel dampener is a slip-on device that can be used on gun barrels with an inside diameter of 0.75 inches or greater.
The devices come in packs of three and sell for $9.99. They can be had in red or black.
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If they are referring to the act of damping vibration then it should be called a damper not a dampener. A dampener would just get your gun all wet.
I've seen similar devices for sale. The science is sound, and they work if you place them right - though that can be a matter of trial and error. (Note I can't speak as to this particular design, having never used it)
The way they work is pretty simple - the rubber absorbs and damps out harmonics in the barrel.
Whether they're worth it in the long run or not... YMMV. They're bulky and they look daft, and if you place them wrong they'll actually make your accuracy worse.