menhadenman
Senior Member
Good article here with some numbers.
https://precisionrifleblog.com/2015/08/07/muzzle-brakes-sound-test/
https://precisionrifleblog.com/2015/08/07/muzzle-brakes-sound-test/
Need your guys opinion on a new muzzle brake for a tikka t3 300 win mag.
I know everybody is different when it comes to how they respond to recoil. I agree with rugerfan and his take on this. Health conditions aside I think a lot of the problem folks have with kick is mostly perceived and therefore anticipated. I have some rifles that are a bit robust but once you understand that they will thump you but not actually hurt you you begin to focus on the shot instead. That is why we don't feel recoil when hunting. The brakes do make a difference but at what cost?I particular don't care for the muzzle brakes. The ones do I have on a couple of rifles are very very loud. No doubt that it reduces felt recoil, but I shot a few times with out hearing protection, and it is left a ringing in my ears.
When I am target shooting I wear ear muffs. When I a hunting, I like to hear things, and do not feel that I have the time to fumble with ear protection before taking the shot on game.
As far as recoil, I know everyone is different. Some of things that help you absorb recoil is a properly fitting stock, and a good recoil pad.
If recoil is an issue I would advise that you use a lesser caliber, or use reduced loads.
I know everybody is different when it comes to how they respond to recoil. I agree with rugerfan and his take on this. Health conditions aside I think a lot of the problem folks have with kick is mostly perceived and therefore anticipated. I have some rifles that are a bit robust but once you understand that they will thump you but not actually hurt you you begin to focus on the shot instead. That is why we don't feel recoil when hunting. The brakes do make a difference but at what cost?
What about barrel rise ? My 700 in 7 mag jumps pretty good if don’t hold it down ... I’ve been thinking about a brake to eliminate some of that “ rise “Brakes are for shooting. Not hunting. When you shoot, you use hearing protection so who cares hownlo
Another agree. Brakes ain’t for hunting. You don’t feel recoil when hunting because of the adrenaline! Also, it’s usually only one shot. Brakes are for shooting. Multiple times. WITH hearing protection.
What about barrel rise ? My 700 in 7 mag jumps pretty good if don’t hold it down ... I’ve been thinking about a brake to eliminate some of that “ rise “
I guess I should have clarified.... my rifle is a strictly huntin gun .... I wonder if it’s worth it ?Mine is on a .308 but I have shot it on one of my .300 Winnys and it does a great job reducing barrel rise. Check them out online. I love mine.
I guess I should have clarified.... my rifle is a strictly huntin gun .... I wonder if it’s worth it ?