.223 Muzzle Brake (SL8-4)

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So I bought an SL8-4. This is my first centre fire rifle, and my second rifle overall. I want to get a muzzle brake for it, but don’t have any knowledge on this item.
I found a couple really nice ones that not require any threading or machining to install, the only problem is the price. They are REALLY expensive! 130 EURO, or 207 Canadian, plus shipping. Really hard to fork out $220+ for a little tip at the end of the barrel.

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Are there generic muzzle brakes for .223 calibers or do I have to get one designed for the SL8. Or does the OD of the barrel have to be the same. Does anyone know where I can get a muzzle brake for under $100.00? preferably that doesn’t require any threading or machining. I don’t even care if they do anything, like reduce recoil or not, I just want a nice one for looks. Performance upgrade is nice too, but not for $220.


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Found this one for about $80.00. Does anyone know how this would be installed? Would I need someone to thread the barrel?

Cheers
Matt
 
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Good comps will usually be expensive, thats just the way it is :(. I'd suggest getting a good gunsmith to thread thread the barrel to standard 1/2x28RH and that way you open yourself up to a variety of comps or flash hiders if you so choose. I'm using a PWS compensator (non-flash suppressing) on a Tavor and it does a pretty good job, I really recomend it :)
 
As noted, the first two are gun specific. They are made for the heavy barrel of the SL8. If you want a general AR type 223 brake, you will have to have the barrel threaded.
 
b-wingpilot said:
Good comps will usually be expensive, thats just the way it is :(. I'd suggest getting a good gunsmith to thread thread the barrel to standard 1/2x28RH and that way you open yourself up to a variety of comps or flash hiders if you so choose. I'm using a PWS compensator (non-flash suppressing) on a Tavor and it does a pretty good job, I really recomend it :)
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Out of curiosity, how much will the threading cost?
 
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Just to be clear, a Vortex is a flash suppressor, not a muzzle brake. Yes there is a difference between the two, they do two completely different things.

Muzzle brakes don't suppress flash and flash suppressors don't reduce recoil.

And a Vortex was designed for things like AR's, not sniper rifles.
 
Suputin said:
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Muzzle brakes don't suppress flash and flash suppressors don't reduce recoil.

And a Vortex was designed for things like AR's, not sniper rifles.
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Yes and no... there are hybrids, like the one found in the CF on the C7. It is a flash supressor more, but it is still technically a muzzle break as well. I really stress 'technically' but it is build to do it.
 
Yes and no... there are hybrids, like the one found in the CF on the C7. It is a flash supressor more, but it is still technically a muzzle break as well. I really stress 'technically' but it is build to do it.
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"TECHNICALLY" if your auntie had balls she'd be your uncle. :(

How exactly does an open front cage flash hider act as a muzzle brake? Cause I can assure you it does not.
 
Suputin said:
"TECHNICALLY" if your auntie had balls she'd be your uncle. :(

How exactly does an open front cage flash hider act as a muzzle brake? Cause I can assure you it does not.
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Flash suppressors are often designed to work as simple muzzle brakes.

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Notice the bottim of the supressor. It is solid. This pushes the gas up, therefore 'muzzle break'. And yes if legaly aunty would get some balls she could under law become my uncle, .... how do you like them apples :D
 
The bird cage doesn't reduce recoil nor muzzle rise - a brake it is not.
It was (and is) my belief that the non-cut slot at the bottom is to prevent dirt and crap from being kicked up, not reduce muzzle rise.
 
beltfed said:
The bird cage doesn't reduce recoil nor muzzle rise - a brake it is not.
It was (and is) my belief that the non-cut slot at the bottom is to prevent dirt and crap from being kicked up, not reduce muzzle rise.
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Again, I agree it is developed as a flash supressor first. However in reference to the design, if gases are pushed in the direction of the climb it is a muzzle break. Now how much energy this actually releases is under debate. I am not debating whether it makes significant different in recoil, as we ould debate if any difference is made by both flash/break on a .223.
 
Thread it! That is the only way to go. The bolt on style can damage the crown, damage the finish on the barrel and I have seen 1 get installed off center because the barrel was not concentric and that was a big mess.
 
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