Muzzle Brakes

kraigwy · July 27, 2013, 02:17 PM

In case anyone is interesting, I just spent a couple hours getting rid of some of last years ammo.

My 375 H&H with a muzzle brake kicks less then my M1903A4 and My Garand.

My 300 WM also has a brake, it kicks less then any of the above.

No since shooting unless shooting is fun. I don't like getting beat when I shoot.

Now to find a brake for my 416 Rigby.

buckhorn_cortez · July 27, 2013, 04:04 PM

Agree. Have one on my .308 and the recoil is about the same as my 6mm.

AZAK · July 28, 2013, 01:30 AM

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I don't like getting beat when I shoot.

I generally don't get beat when I shoot, after all I have a firearm and if someone is thinking about beating me they probably don't! (I just couldn't resist!)

I have a flash hider on a 10/22, does that count? (Came that way from the factory.)

I personally like "quieter" rounds for recreational shooting, and they don't tend to tenderize my shoulder like some of the bigger puppies; although I have hunted over the years with a few of those.

Good luck with the 416 muzzle brake! Some of the bigger ones benefit from them; at the cost of the added noise!

reallysharpe · July 28, 2013, 03:40 AM

i fired a m1a with and without one in quick succession with the same ammo and never noticed a difference. both kicked hard.

LateNightFlight · July 28, 2013, 12:46 PM

kraigwy, what kind of muzzle brake are you using?

The only muzzle brake I have is almost comical for the reason that it's mounted on a .223, which is anything but a beast cartridge with recoil. What's cool about it is that it negates the minor recoil enough that you can often see your hits on the target. My brake is a JP like the one in this article: http://www.marbut.com/Recoil/

On the down side... I forgot to put my muffs on once and probably shaved another 10% off my existing 10% hearing loss. That ringing in my ears that sounds like a Buddhist monk playing the chimes next to your head lasted a good minute. Even though the pressure wave at my position is just enough that you feel the hair on your head move, it takes a little getting used to. Shooting prone on dry ground kicks up a fair amount of dust for a little .223, but all that aside, it's fun seeing your hits through the scope.

Mine is mounted with a couple of roll pins which make it a hassle to take on and off, and there aren't any flash hiders out there I could swap on and off when I don't want to use the brake. I wish my brake used standard flash hider threads.

cw308 · July 28, 2013, 12:54 PM

I have a Rem. 700 LTR 308 Cal. 20" Brl. Had a muzzle brake installed to stay on target , shoot from Bi pod stopped the bounce & lowered the recoil, a pleasure to shoot. At the bench, the person to the right & left of you will get the blast, so it's good to shoot in order. also sounds like your shooting a 338.

DPris · July 28, 2013, 12:59 PM

I've never been interested in a brake till I tried the new Ruger Guide Gun in .30-06.

The brake's easy on & off, I tried the gun with & without, distinct difference.
Enough so to cause me to buy the rifle.

The .30-06 isn't a huge kicker, but still...

Denis

tobnpr · July 28, 2013, 03:32 PM

If you don't mind the "massive" look of a gill-type brake, and don't want to have to thread the barrel, check out the Kahntrol brake.

I have one on my 7-08, not because of the massive recoil

, but because it allows me spot my own shots. They're clamp-on, but custom made to your barrel dimensions. And they don't move, not one bit...

myfriendis410 · July 29, 2013, 11:42 AM

I have one on my .300 that makes it a joy to shoot as long as my hearing protection is on. I shot a buck a few years ago and didn't have time to put on the muffs: felt like someone snuck up behind me and poked icepicks in my ears.....

dgludwig · July 29, 2013, 01:28 PM

I'm not a big fan of muzzle brakes due to the excessive muzzle blast but I like the feature of the one Savage put on the Model 116 SE rifle, chambered in .338 Magnum that I have. You can turn it on or off by simply twisting it one way or the other. When shooting from the bench (where recoil is much more noticable) with plenty of ear protection, I shoot it "on". When hunting (where recoil is less noticable in typical hunting positions) with less hearing protection, I shoot it "off".
Concerning accuracy, I have found no difference in my rifle in terms of whether the brake is turned on or off.

WildBill45 · July 29, 2013, 01:33 PM

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Now to find a brake for my 416 Rigby.

I Had one on my .460 Weatherby on an FN action ... great for shooting, but not so for hunting if your ears were off ... Trust me!

PS: When I said great for shooting it, which had a kevlar stock, I meant that it was tolerable for those pain loving souls, as it was still above 100 foot pounds or recoil or beat down ... depending on your attitude ... I am sure.

I had a brake on a Win .338 in Africa, and when I shot a wildebeest without muffs for the first time, it was a shock! That was back a ways in 94, so they may be better now, not sure...

July 27, 2013, 02:17 PM	#1
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Muzzle Brakes In case anyone is interesting, I just spent a couple hours getting rid of some of last years ammo. My 375 H&H with a muzzle brake kicks less then my M1903A4 and My Garand. My 300 WM also has a brake, it kicks less then any of the above. No since shooting unless shooting is fun. I don't like getting beat when I shoot. Now to find a brake for my 416 Rigby. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

July 28, 2013, 12:54 PM	#6
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	Muzzle brake I have a Rem. 700 LTR 308 Cal. 20" Brl. Had a muzzle brake installed to stay on target , shoot from Bi pod stopped the bounce & lowered the recoil, a pleasure to shoot. At the bench, the person to the right & left of you will get the blast, so it's good to shoot in order. also sounds like your shooting a 338.

July 28, 2013, 03:32 PM	#8
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	If you don't mind the "massive" look of a gill-type brake, and don't want to have to thread the barrel, check out the Kahntrol brake. I have one on my 7-08, not because of the massive recoil , but because it allows me spot my own shots. They're clamp-on, but custom made to your barrel dimensions. And they don't move, not one bit... __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

July 29, 2013, 01:28 PM	#10
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	I'm not a big fan of muzzle brakes due to the excessive muzzle blast but I like the feature of the one Savage put on the Model 116 SE rifle, chambered in .338 Magnum that I have. You can turn it on or off by simply twisting it one way or the other. When shooting from the bench (where recoil is much more noticable) with plenty of ear protection, I shoot it "on". When hunting (where recoil is less noticable in typical hunting positions) with less hearing protection, I shoot it "off". Concerning accuracy, I have found no difference in my rifle in terms of whether the brake is turned on or off. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

July 27, 2013, 04:04 PM	#2
buckhorn_cortez Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2010 Posts: 857	Agree. Have one on my .308 and the recoil is about the same as my 6mm.

July 28, 2013, 03:40 AM	#4
reallysharpe Junior Member Join Date: July 24, 2013 Posts: 2	i fired a m1a with and without one in quick succession with the same ammo and never noticed a difference. both kicked hard.

July 28, 2013, 12:46 PM	#5
LateNightFlight Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2007 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 552	kraigwy, what kind of muzzle brake are you using? The only muzzle brake I have is almost comical for the reason that it's mounted on a .223, which is anything but a beast cartridge with recoil. What's cool about it is that it negates the minor recoil enough that you can often see your hits on the target. My brake is a JP like the one in this article: http://www.marbut.com/Recoil/ On the down side... I forgot to put my muffs on once and probably shaved another 10% off my existing 10% hearing loss. That ringing in my ears that sounds like a Buddhist monk playing the chimes next to your head lasted a good minute. Even though the pressure wave at my position is just enough that you feel the hair on your head move, it takes a little getting used to. Shooting prone on dry ground kicks up a fair amount of dust for a little .223, but all that aside, it's fun seeing your hits through the scope. Mine is mounted with a couple of roll pins which make it a hassle to take on and off, and there aren't any flash hiders out there I could swap on and off when I don't want to use the brake. I wish my brake used standard flash hider threads.

July 28, 2013, 12:59 PM	#7
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	I've never been interested in a brake till I tried the new Ruger Guide Gun in .30-06. The brake's easy on & off, I tried the gun with & without, distinct difference. Enough so to cause me to buy the rifle. The .30-06 isn't a huge kicker, but still... Denis

July 29, 2013, 11:42 AM	#9
myfriendis410 Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2011 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 274	I have one on my .300 that makes it a joy to shoot as long as my hearing protection is on. I shot a buck a few years ago and didn't have time to put on the muffs: felt like someone snuck up behind me and poked icepicks in my ears.....