Best Muzzle Brake???
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Dusty Stevens
Shiner
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This should answer some of your questions though it may be a bit dated
https://precisionrifleblog.com/2015/08/21/muzzle-brake-summary-of-field-test-results/
https://precisionrifleblog.com/2015/08/21/muzzle-brake-summary-of-field-test-results/
Brake design has an impact on how much blast the shooter feels. Also some that I have tried sent an unacceptable amount of debris flying back at me.
I certainly haven't tried them all but, my preferred brake for my application is the 5 port self timing from piercision rifles.
What do you plan on using you rifle for?
I certainly haven't tried them all but, my preferred brake for my application is the 5 port self timing from piercision rifles.
What do you plan on using you rifle for?
This one is primarily just going to be a long range paper puncher but on occasion it might be used for some varmint hunting. Biggest thing I’m wanting out of a brake is some recoil reduction but mainly less muzzle jump and faster target reacquisition.
You will have a hard time beating one of Ross's brakes. Lots of satisfied users on here using them including myself.
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/muzzle-brakes.3957359/
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/muzzle-brakes.3957359/
Harrell's
Holland's
APA
JP
Many more...
For a 6 Creedmoor, should be more about reducing muzzle rise so you can spot your own shots, vs. recoil reduction which isnt needed much for a this chambering.
Get a brake with some top porting. If you're not going to have a smith time the brake, you'll need a timing washer kit or (yuck) crush washer- or an adjustable/self-clocking brake.
I'm a real fan of Holland's QD brake but gunsmithing is required.
Holland's
APA
JP
Many more...
For a 6 Creedmoor, should be more about reducing muzzle rise so you can spot your own shots, vs. recoil reduction which isnt needed much for a this chambering.
Get a brake with some top porting. If you're not going to have a smith time the brake, you'll need a timing washer kit or (yuck) crush washer- or an adjustable/self-clocking brake.
I'm a real fan of Holland's QD brake but gunsmithing is required.
On Ross's site he has some "left overs" that aren't the Beast design but his original
AND have 3 or 4 holes in the top to aid in eliminating muzzle rise
You might like to take a look as one that's adjustable/tunable like this:
https://precisionrifleblog.com/2019/09/29/new-apa-gen-iii-little-bastard-muzzle-brakes/
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I haven't tried MBM, but have heard nothing but good things.
I've been happy with Gen2 Little Bastard and Fat Bastard brakes. Area 419 is good, but a little more money. Ryan Pierce's Muscle Brake is excellent also. I prefer self timed brakes.
I would avoid the Gen3 APA (above), because I think it would be harder to keep clean.
I've been happy with Gen2 Little Bastard and Fat Bastard brakes. Area 419 is good, but a little more money. Ryan Pierce's Muscle Brake is excellent also. I prefer self timed brakes.
I would avoid the Gen3 APA (above), because I think it would be harder to keep clean.
Most effective breaks are MBM and Terminator in my experience. I just did a 6 creed and put a 2 port Hawkins on there for light recoil reduction and could still sneak a shot off without earplugs and not go deaf. If it's a smaller rifle ( 7 SAUM, 6Creed) just a little 2 port break works fine for me. My 338 Edge, 338 NMI, 300NMI, all have MBM or Terminator.
I'm just an NRA / CMP Competition shooter so I don't own / shoot any huge caliber heavy recoiling rifles so I have never felt the NEED for a Muzzle Brake.
I guess a lot of people just like them cuz the Look Cool...
dunno as I can see where they offer any real benefit but I could just be ignorant to them.
I suppose maybe They do Look Cool tho...
Where Muzzle Brakes are not legal for use in NRA Competitions do most of you that choose to have a Muzzle Brake on your rifles have them set up so they are easily removed and re installed in case you want to use your rifle in NRA sanctioned events ?
I have shot prone beside one that was on a little bitty 223 carbine ( Tactical zombie gun I guess... ) in an informal practice and it was very obnoxious and distracting to shoot beside.
May be helpful for fast follow up shots on Zombies but with a little .223 where recoil is basically a non issue I don't see how fast follow up shots from recoil could be any real concern to feel the need to have one.
Maybe on an elephant gun or very large caliber rifle designed to shoot extreme long range where there won't be other shooters nearby to eat the dirt they kick up and deal with the painful recoil blast you get shooting beside one.
i suppose a Muzzle Brake may be of some actual benefit in PRS matches where the shooter wants a chance to see the bullet impact at distance thru the scope as the shots are fired.
https://rulebooks.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/HPR/hpr-book.pdf
3.16.1 Compensators and Muzzle Brakes—The use of compensators or
muzzle brakes is prohibited. An extension tube that has been installed on the
muzzle of a rifle to extend the sight radius shall not be considered a “muzzle
brake.” The extension tube must have an interior diameter of .5 inches or
greater and may have 1/4 inch x 1 inch slots cut at 12 and 6 o’clock to remove
cleaning patches. Threaded holes along the top of this tube for the installation
of sight bases will be allowed.
hiders” are permitted. Competition-style muzzle brakes, compensators,
and barrel tuners are prohibited Suppressors are prohibited.
I guess a lot of people just like them cuz the Look Cool...
dunno as I can see where they offer any real benefit but I could just be ignorant to them.
I suppose maybe They do Look Cool tho...
Where Muzzle Brakes are not legal for use in NRA Competitions do most of you that choose to have a Muzzle Brake on your rifles have them set up so they are easily removed and re installed in case you want to use your rifle in NRA sanctioned events ?
I have shot prone beside one that was on a little bitty 223 carbine ( Tactical zombie gun I guess... ) in an informal practice and it was very obnoxious and distracting to shoot beside.
May be helpful for fast follow up shots on Zombies but with a little .223 where recoil is basically a non issue I don't see how fast follow up shots from recoil could be any real concern to feel the need to have one.
Maybe on an elephant gun or very large caliber rifle designed to shoot extreme long range where there won't be other shooters nearby to eat the dirt they kick up and deal with the painful recoil blast you get shooting beside one.
i suppose a Muzzle Brake may be of some actual benefit in PRS matches where the shooter wants a chance to see the bullet impact at distance thru the scope as the shots are fired.
https://rulebooks.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/HPR/hpr-book.pdf
3.16.1 Compensators and Muzzle Brakes—The use of compensators or
muzzle brakes is prohibited. An extension tube that has been installed on the
muzzle of a rifle to extend the sight radius shall not be considered a “muzzle
brake.” The extension tube must have an interior diameter of .5 inches or
greater and may have 1/4 inch x 1 inch slots cut at 12 and 6 o’clock to remove
cleaning patches. Threaded holes along the top of this tube for the installation
of sight bases will be allowed.
- Sound suppressors are not authorized for use in high power competition.
hiders” are permitted. Competition-style muzzle brakes, compensators,
and barrel tuners are prohibited Suppressors are prohibited.
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AckleymanII
Gold $$ Contributor
I have 7 different kinds of muzzle breaks.
I divide them up into two catagories:
A. brakes that allow me to shoot off the ground, which would be side discharge muzzle breaks
B. brakes that I shoot on hunting rifles and benchrest rifles
Side discharge Brakes do not kick up dirt all over you, scope lenses. These breaks generally are very, very effective in reducing recoil. This type of break also creates a LOT more concussion on your head, and some of them even direct sound back toward the shooter.
Radial style of muzzle breaks come in two types:
a. holes all the way around the break, with holes drilled 90- to the bore line.
b. holes all the way around the break and pointed forward in various xyz number of degrees
Radial breaks do not have the concussion on the shooter that the side discharge breaks have, and the Radial breaks are a very small percentage not as effective in reducing recoil as the side discharge breaks.
The Radial breaks that throw the concussion and sound forward are my favorite for hunting rifles as they are made by Gentry and are called the Quiet Muzzle break.
If a guy is shooting off the ground, he has no choice but to use a side discharge muzzle break and these are often called a Tactical muzzle break. I use ear plugs and electronic ear muffs with these types of muzzle breaks.
You can consult a Brownell's catalog and see a wide selection of muzzle breaks.
I use Harrell's radial brakes on bench guns, Gentry brakes on all hunting rifles, and for laying on the ground side discharge brakes made by Muzzle Brakes and More, MBM The Beast Brake.
I divide them up into two catagories:
A. brakes that allow me to shoot off the ground, which would be side discharge muzzle breaks
B. brakes that I shoot on hunting rifles and benchrest rifles
Side discharge Brakes do not kick up dirt all over you, scope lenses. These breaks generally are very, very effective in reducing recoil. This type of break also creates a LOT more concussion on your head, and some of them even direct sound back toward the shooter.
Radial style of muzzle breaks come in two types:
a. holes all the way around the break, with holes drilled 90- to the bore line.
b. holes all the way around the break and pointed forward in various xyz number of degrees
Radial breaks do not have the concussion on the shooter that the side discharge breaks have, and the Radial breaks are a very small percentage not as effective in reducing recoil as the side discharge breaks.
The Radial breaks that throw the concussion and sound forward are my favorite for hunting rifles as they are made by Gentry and are called the Quiet Muzzle break.
If a guy is shooting off the ground, he has no choice but to use a side discharge muzzle break and these are often called a Tactical muzzle break. I use ear plugs and electronic ear muffs with these types of muzzle breaks.
You can consult a Brownell's catalog and see a wide selection of muzzle breaks.
I use Harrell's radial brakes on bench guns, Gentry brakes on all hunting rifles, and for laying on the ground side discharge brakes made by Muzzle Brakes and More, MBM The Beast Brake.
Ledd Slinger
Silver $$ Contributor
For ultimate recoil reduction, it would be a toss up between the Muzzle Brakes & More Beast brakes, and the Area 419 Sidewinder and Hellfire brakes.
Since the MBM Beast brakes are a lot cheaper than Area 419 and MBM now offers them in Titanium as an option for weight reduction, that would be my stronger suggestion.
Since the MBM Beast brakes are a lot cheaper than Area 419 and MBM now offers them in Titanium as an option for weight reduction, that would be my stronger suggestion.
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