MUZZLE BRAKES!!!
 

Anyone interested in these???

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This is an aluminum MAXIMIZER muzzle brake that will make anything 30-06 in size or smaller recoil like a 22 Hornet!!!

DAVID

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A 2" stainless brake that can be put on any stainless barrel and machined down to where there absolutely no seam line showing between the barrel and brake!

DAVID

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This brake, like the one pictured above is on an N.E.F. single shot in 30-30 that has also been rechambered to the 30-30 Ackley Improved. The barrel has been cut down to 16 1/4" and the brake makes the overall length 18 1/4". This gun will shoot Hornady's 155 gr. A-MAX bullets well under an inch at 100 yards when fired of a bench....

DAVID

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I definantly understand that! The N-O-I-S-E is the biggest drawback to having a brake....

DAVID

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Been there done that and have diminished hearing to live with now. If you can't handle the recoil get a smaller round.

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If you can't handle the recoil go with a smaller caliber. Unless you wear hearing protection always while shooting they will damage your ears.

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I'll have one on my 375 I'm fixin to get. Gonna be a griz gun!

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Muzzle breaks are not necessary, as if you can't handle the recoil, then get a smaller caliber, with longer barrel and heavier stock. Muzzle breaks are good for making too much noise.

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Having a muzzle brake does not necessarily mean one cannot handle recoil! I use a muzzle brake because I like to watch prairie dogs EXPLODE through the scope and a muzzle brake allows me to do that. There is a group of us who also shoot deer out in excess of 1,000 yards and when looking through a 40X or 50X riflescope, it's very fascinating to watch the effect a bullet has on game at long range. There is a lot to be said about being able to watch "bullet impact" through a high power scope and the use of a muzzle brake helps make that possible....

DAVID

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Damn, what do you use for ranges like that?

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Well...You can have all the muzzlebreaks that you desire. As far as liking to watch exploding prairie dogs and 1,000 yard shots at game?I see no point is either, and would not encourage anyyoung hunter to get into either.

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The muzzle brake is a great feature on a rifle if used properly. I like a MB on my varmint rigs, it allows me to watch POI for a missed shot. Being able to see POI allows me to make an adjustment, and make the next shot count(we are not experts, we miss alot).

We use the threaded MB's which are removable, then we can use the threaded cap for hunting. I have not noticed any difference is shooting the two.

I have used a 243 with a MB to teach alot of kids how to properly shoot a rifle. Believe me I take great care of their ears. Teaching a child the proper way to shoot is much easier when you can take most of the recoil out of the picture. I realize alot of people will say use a 22 LR, and you would be right. However there is nothing like the feel of a high power. After the shooting session, just screw off the MB, and screw the cap back on the end of the barrel.

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I HAVE A .308 WITH AN 18" (INCLUDING MUZZLE BRAKE) BARREL. IT IS VERY LOUD. IT MAKES MY HEARING GO AWAY WHEN I FORGET THE EAR PLUGS.

THEN I TEND TO TYPE LOUDER.:D

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Non Sense
Both my 300 and 338 RUMs are braked and reduce muzzle jump which makes for a quicker follow up shot if needed.
Yah and it does reduce recoil so what?.I could handle it with out but why notreduce the recoil if I can.I also have a recoil pad as do most people.
If you are foolish enough to not wear hearing protection while shooting all your firearms it's your problem.

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IMHO with the exception of contender style handguns ,if you need a muzzlebreak for a rifleone should be shooting a less powerful round. For a person that is accomplished and spent the time learning how properly shoot powerful "magnum" rounds ,abovethe 300 mag ,there is no real advantage in quicker follow up shots. Personally I could be back on my target just as fast with my 375 H&H as my 308.
You'll find PH's in Africa that do no allow hunters to shoot rifles with muzzlebreaks and many a outfitter who cringes at the sight of one here.
I'd rather see a hunter that can place thier shots with percision and respect the limitations ofa caliber than choose a round that they need a muzzlebreak.

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Heres this years follow up shot and have at least 10 more Elk, Moose,Lope and countless deer with this braked weapon.
To be honest could care less what others think, If I can have the advantage with less recoil by adding a brake I am going to do it. I am more than accomplished and find no reason but others opinions on notusing a braked weapon. Also if you have ever hunted big game in the woods as much as I you would have also figured out that the brake disperses the noise and most animals are unaware of the direction where the shot has been fired from, which in case of a miss the animals tend to hang around longer trying to figure where the noise came from.
What you choose to do is your own preference. Since I am not in Africa and seldom require a guide,I guess the only problem out there is for the others....Not ME

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WellDuck we have our opinions and isn't that why we are here.
The follow up shot on this was needed as I expoloded the only branch between meand this Elk at 200 yards.
You got me on the states you hunted and I am glad you had the opportunity and wish you luck in the future.
It's just about time to shut this piece of machinery down and head out to Alaska for the next 2 years for work and hunting.
So check in every once in a while as I plan to take advantage of all the big game opportunities that Alaska has to offer and will be posting pic's on what my braked weapons have taken.
Have a nice day sir.;)

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Ivalue my hearing far too much to ever fire a braked gun without hearing protection,and I will not wear hearing protection while hunting.That means that brakes are out for me.

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People who know shooting understand that the "felt recoil" of a weapon is only partially due to the free recoil energy that hits the shoulder. Much of the "felt recoil" is actually the shockwave of sound hitting your eardrums making the gun feel like it recoils much more than it actually does.

People at the range constantly complain about my Grendel .308 with 18" barrel with compensator.

I'm all for compensator however the design you're hawking isn't a very efficient one.

This is a much better design.

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Intermission Time

I think this is a good topic.I've cleaned it up vs lockin the entire topic.

Stay on Topic without the insults and back and forth flaming or it's gettin

Locked Up !

Now back to our Show

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AJ52-Thank you for intervening. Brutal-what do they call the break that you pictured. I saw it on the E. Arthur Brown site for an Encore barrel. Do you know someone else who does that break? I think the price at EABCO was $149. Thanks, Tom.

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AJ52,

thank you for stepping in! I did NOT start this topic to have it get out of control like it appeared to be heading. If it does start heading south again then please delete the complete topic....

DAVID

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It's called the OPS brake. If you read up on brake design and what gasses do when the bullet leaves the barrel you'll see that their design is probably the best one out there.

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I don't care much for muzzle brakes. I do how ever have my 3oo mag mag-na-ported, less noise and less barrel lift.