Muzzle Brake Needed for 6.5 x 47?
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muleman69
USMC -1st marine Div. RVN
What tuner brake would you suggest?
Ras I have them on my guns
I have breaks on my muzzled loaders going to test a tuner break on them
lol
I have breaks on my muzzled loaders going to test a tuner break on them
lol
My only braked rifle is a pussycat on recoil and will wake the dead. If the rifle already weighs 13 pounds and you find the recoil objectionable, there are many ways and places to add lead to make it heavier to reduce felt recoil, and since you say that weight isn't a problem, that is the way I would go. I find the extreme increase in noise with a brake is really annoying, so I avoid brakes when possible; YMMV. Your range mates will love you for shooting without a brake; I can state that for a fact. 
The 6.5 x 47 is pretty much a match rifle, which means you will probably be shooting it in competition.
Most matches outlaw muzzle brakes. If not shooting matches, get another caliber and muzzle brake it.
Clancy
Silver $$ Contributor
In all honesty.... if you’re at a gun range, you should have excellent ear pro on.
That makes complaints about the sound of a brake null and void.
Furthermore (and not to be argumentative) the 6.5x47 is so much more than a match cartridge.
It’s equally at home chasing coyotes, deer and plains game with proper bullet selection.
That makes complaints about the sound of a brake null and void.
Furthermore (and not to be argumentative) the 6.5x47 is so much more than a match cartridge.
It’s equally at home chasing coyotes, deer and plains game with proper bullet selection.
I will not be shooting in competition, but if not, why get another caliber and muzzle brake it. I just shoot paper targets, and perhaps steel. I don't hunt either.
On ear protection, I always wear the best ear plugs that work for me, as well as ear muffs, no matter what I am shooting.
Phil
I am in California (unfortunately). Suppressors are not allowed. - Phil
If you think that having excellent ear protection (plugs and quality muffs in my case) makes complaints about the sound from a brake null and void, you haven't been within a hundred yards of my braked rifle when it is being fired, lol.
Fortunately, my schedule permits me to get to the range at times when it is unlikely that other shooters will be there.
It is a courtesy those who have heard it fired appreciate....
X-Caveman
Gold $$ Contributor
Within some gun laws I can see the misguided logic. However, banning suppressors simply makes no sense whatsoever. Bummer. My 22” #5 contour 6.5x47 has a Harrell’s radial brake. It’s a pussycat. A very loud pussycat.
@ Phil,.. IF Target shooting,.. Personally, I would go with, a LOW recoiling 6mm, like,.. 6mm SLR, 6 Creed, 6XC, .243 Win.,..etc ! LOWER Noise, lower recoil, shoot's to 1,000- 1,200 yards with, "right" bullets, (105-115 grain Bullet in 1-8 or 1-7.5 twist ). EZier on shoulder YET,.. with the 70-90 grain Bullets, in 1-9 or, 1-10 Twist ! The 130-140 grain bullets in a 6.5, WILL,.. "wear on YOU" thru-out, the Day ! I LOVE my,.. .243 Win and can shoot it a LOT and I ENJOY, every shot, with those 80-87 grain, Bullets ! SORRY if, I am too late with, this suggestion and you have already purchased, the Barrel !
Good luck !
Good luck !
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For me, the use of muzzle brakes is an unpleasant experience. I find the concussion from the brakes the part that gives me the most problems (loudness of the brake doesn't bother me). I have used multiple types of brakes and cannot find any of them that I can shoot without obtaining a headache after shooting. I luckily live in a state that allows suppressors and I am now using a suppressor for all of my shooting that is not Fclass related.
So, to answer your question, I would adamantly recommend not getting a brake for your 6.5x47 unless you look forward to muzzle concussion and resultant headaches.
So, to answer your question, I would adamantly recommend not getting a brake for your 6.5x47 unless you look forward to muzzle concussion and resultant headaches.
I have a few extra RAS muzzle brakes on the shelf. Would sell for 40% off and you pay the USPS small box rate. They are threaded .750-32. Out of town now, would ship after the Holidays.
Ben
Ben
Are guns allowed in California ???
I agree with Dgd6mm. I have used Vais alot but switched to MBM and they have been great. I put then on my 6.5-284's all the time. Just my experience.
Factually wrong. You may want to do some research or talk to a knowledgeable audiologist about this. A braked rifle directs all the gas and noise back at you. Significantly louder than an unbraked rifle and combines concussion blast with that increased volume. Plugs and muffs only attenuate perhaps 34dB and not at all frequencies. You are hurting your hearing regardless of braked or unbraked, but a braked rifle is many times worse.
AckleymanII
Gold $$ Contributor
I use brakes on every rifle but one.
I use ear plugs and ear muffs or electronic ear muffs.
For me, a brake makes any rifle more enjoyable to shoot, thus I usually shoot it better.
I have a flock of various kinds of brakes. The Tactical brakes with the side ports offer a LOT more concussion than Radial brakes of any kind, and the Gentry muzzle brake has ports angled 15* to the front to direct some shock away from you, and they do just that.
A guy should always wear ear muff of some kind as the ear lobes conduct sound along with the Skull. Nothing you can do about your skull other than wear a motor cycle helmet. So, ear plugs and ear muffs work very well. I love the electronic ear muffs as I can hear normal conversations, even with ear plugs in.
APA little bastard is probably the most effective muzzle break that I have on a 22/243AI, and it is also the very loudest. 14T,24" bbl, 60g Berger at 4000 fps, and I see the bullet impact.
For the money, Harrells has one heck of a muzzle break.
My long range p. dog rifle is an old McMillen BR stock that was ordered with the butt empty, and half the front empty, solid fill the rest of the stock. I filled the stock with #9 bird shot and casting resin, with a 30" unturned blank, 243 AI, still needed a muzzle brake to see hits without strain.
I use ear plugs and ear muffs or electronic ear muffs.
For me, a brake makes any rifle more enjoyable to shoot, thus I usually shoot it better.
I have a flock of various kinds of brakes. The Tactical brakes with the side ports offer a LOT more concussion than Radial brakes of any kind, and the Gentry muzzle brake has ports angled 15* to the front to direct some shock away from you, and they do just that.
A guy should always wear ear muff of some kind as the ear lobes conduct sound along with the Skull. Nothing you can do about your skull other than wear a motor cycle helmet. So, ear plugs and ear muffs work very well. I love the electronic ear muffs as I can hear normal conversations, even with ear plugs in.
APA little bastard is probably the most effective muzzle break that I have on a 22/243AI, and it is also the very loudest. 14T,24" bbl, 60g Berger at 4000 fps, and I see the bullet impact.
For the money, Harrells has one heck of a muzzle break.
My long range p. dog rifle is an old McMillen BR stock that was ordered with the butt empty, and half the front empty, solid fill the rest of the stock. I filled the stock with #9 bird shot and casting resin, with a 30" unturned blank, 243 AI, still needed a muzzle brake to see hits without strain.
I am keenly aware of noise and concussion risks, especially with muzzle brakes. See these posts.
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/hearing-protection-question.3820100/page-2#post-36255520
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/th...eally-enough-to-protect-your-hearing.3832435/
As such, I want to avoid muzzle brakes if at all possible. I tend to shoot a fair amount in one sitting (50- 100+ rounds). Sounds like 6.5mm is borderline for not using a muzzle brake and perhaps Idaho-Lefty in a previous post has a point in using 6mm. I calculate this rifle to weigh 14.25 lbs, unloaded, but do not know if that is enough to tame 6.5 recoil when shooting 123 and 130 grain bullets. I doubt I would shoot 139s or 140s. I have very limited access to areas where I could make use of those.
Phil
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/hearing-protection-question.3820100/page-2#post-36255520
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/th...eally-enough-to-protect-your-hearing.3832435/
As such, I want to avoid muzzle brakes if at all possible. I tend to shoot a fair amount in one sitting (50- 100+ rounds). Sounds like 6.5mm is borderline for not using a muzzle brake and perhaps Idaho-Lefty in a previous post has a point in using 6mm. I calculate this rifle to weigh 14.25 lbs, unloaded, but do not know if that is enough to tame 6.5 recoil when shooting 123 and 130 grain bullets. I doubt I would shoot 139s or 140s. I have very limited access to areas where I could make use of those.
Phil
Recoil will be very mild even without a brake.
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