Comments on: Muzzle Brake Performance Tests by Bertalotto

By: MikeC

MikeC — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 21:07:04 +0000

When describing best results with ‘High-Pressure Cartridges’, I’m sure he mean’t ‘High muzzle pressure’ loads(not cartridges). Big difference.

A competitively loaded 6PPC is a hi-pressure cartridge(way moreso than big boomers), but it presents low muzzle pressures, and would not benefit from a brake.

In-line with this, ANY cartridge with a barrel too short for capacity would be more affected by braking.

By: f d shuster

f d shuster — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:17:24 +0000

I’ve also found that discharge holes around the entire circumference ( have 2 now)did not effect accuracy on a Krieger barreled 308. Same for a Tikka 308.

However with the 3 port, side discharge that I tried on the same Krieger 308, and with identical ammo,it will not shoot! Always had persistant vertical stringing.

By: Terry Balding

Terry Balding — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 02:57:15 +0000

The muzzle break on my .284 Shehane reduces the recoil to less that my 6 Dasher. I like them!

By: mikee

mikee — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 06:54:32 +0000

Muzzle brakes – avoid them if you can! Get a suppressor (if legal) and enjoy the best of both worlds!

By: mark223

mark223 — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 14:40:37 +0000

Muzzle brakes a great for the shooter, especially when shooting off the bench or prone, but definitely not so swell for anyone nearby. I had a Vais installed on 333 Barnes Supreme (fairly stout recoil) a few years ago and it makes a huge difference in comfort and enjoyment when shooting. And since it doesn’t affect accuracy or point of impact, I don’t hunt with it (since you generally don’t even notice recoil when shooting at game), which helps when you’re out without hearing protection.

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:39:22 +0000

I have had fairly estensive experience with two big game hunting rifles. Both were using “I think” KDF brakes installed by Bob Sutton about 15-20 years ago. Both were Rem 700’s with factory stocks and Pachmayer Decellator recoil pads. The first was chambered in 340 Wby. It hurt like heck to shoot, so I had Bob install the brake and it was much easier to shoot. The second and my favorite is a “Safari Grade” Rem in .416 Mag. and it’s tolerable to shoot. I’m not saying they don’t kick, but the brake is worth having. Noise for me is a non issue! If I’m at the range I always have hearing protection and in the field I don’t need it unless I’m shooting a lot of rounds, which is something I don’t often do. I think muzzle blast isn’t a big deal for the shooter as it is for others standing or sitting near me. This is only my opinion, but I think they are great!
Bob

By: casspir

casspir — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:09:55 +0000

I agree with Dwight and on Safari you might loose your hearing too. Not a good thing when hunting Leopard, Buff or Lion!(LOL)But on a range it is great.

By: Louis

Louis — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:04:53 +0000

I had a brake installed on my Ruger M77 .270 and it deffinately reduced the recoil but the muzzle blast is now so fierce that I would not even consider shooting it without ear plugs. That is going to make hunting with it difficult. I will end up taking it off.

By: Dwight Larson

Dwight Larson — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:40:05 +0000

It’s been my (admittedly limited) experience with muzzle brakes that, what comfort you gain in reduced recoil, you lose to increased muzzle blast.