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Theohazard · August 25, 2013, 02:11 AM

Is there a compensator or muzzle brake on the .223? They direct some of the blast to the sides and/or up, making it pretty loud for everyone involved.

I've often noticed that the weapon I'm shooting seems quieter when I'm the one shooting it, but I always figured that was just due to the fact that I'm concentrating on shooting and I'm not noticing the sound as much.

It's also possible that the acoustics of the range just happen to make it louder where you're standing. That's why I love shooting suppressed, especially with my rifle can; it makes a painfully loud AR-15 sound like a nail gun and is quieter than a .22. Ever since I started shooting suppressors I've probably drastically cut down on my hearing loss.

August 25, 2013, 02:11 AM	#2
Theohazard Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Location: Western PA Posts: 3,829	Is there a compensator or muzzle brake on the .223? They direct some of the blast to the sides and/or up, making it pretty loud for everyone involved. I've often noticed that the weapon I'm shooting seems quieter when I'm the one shooting it, but I always figured that was just due to the fact that I'm concentrating on shooting and I'm not noticing the sound as much. It's also possible that the acoustics of the range just happen to make it louder where you're standing. That's why I love shooting suppressed, especially with my rifle can; it makes a painfully loud AR-15 sound like a nail gun and is quieter than a .22. Ever since I started shooting suppressors I've probably drastically cut down on my hearing loss. __________________ 0331: "Accuracy by volume."