223 Muzzle Device

[DanScarps]

First time shopping for a muzzle brake, bought a bull barreled bolt rifle w/ 1/2-28 threads. I want to put something on there, rather than the end cap.

I know it's going to have very low recoil to begin with, heavy bolt action in 223, however I'd like something that will be functional and looks good.

Price wise, I'm seeing all sorts of options. From fleabay $15 tacticool, $150 MDT, however most options are about $50 and look like they would would. But again, not sure what really buying, looks vs function.

Any direction would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[Rookie{OMC}]

These do the job and look sweet

• MDT Comp Brake

 

[yomomma]

Just get an A2 birdcage

 

[Beeron]

There’s a seller on GP that makes/sells or maybe imports clones.

I got a lantac dragon clone for 50 or 60$.
Works just like the one its cloned after.
Looks almost as good.

Check that out.

 

[Deathrawt]

I tried a brake once on a savage .223 and found the rifle shot better without it so took it off

 

[wasrupzuk]

I would suggest something that I believe they call self timing, if I have that term correct, like the MDT.
You can easily time the brake then simply tighten a nut and you’re done.
Other brakes require shims or crush collars which in comparison are a PITA.
Pretty much all of them will lower recoil on a cartridge which isn’t exactly known for recoil…so pick one that you like the price and look of, if it installs easier all the better IMO.

 

[themacguy]

Just get an A2 birdcage

This.

 

[Rearguard]

Area 419 make my favorite breaks.

 

[DanScarps]

Just get an A2 birdcage

This.

I bought the A2 birdcage.

It's sold out everywhere in 1/2-28, had to hunt to find a place with it in stock.

Thanks everyone for the advice, lots of rabbit holes to go down now for my larger caliber guns =)

 

[DanScarps]

I would suggest something that I believe they call self timing, if I have that term correct, like the MDT.
You can easily time the brake then simply tighten a nut and you’re done.
Other brakes require shims or crush collars which in comparison are a PITA.
Pretty much all of them will lower recoil on a cartridge which isn’t exactly known for recoil…so pick one that you like the price and look of, if it installs easier all the better IMO.

One of the reasons why I went for the birdcage was it didnt need to be timed. Just a drop of blue locktite and send it home, nicely. Definitely like you mentioned though, timing seems to be a bit of an art, and I'll definitely be considering a brake with a built-in timing nut (like the MDT).

 

[themacguy]

The A2 is more flash suppressor than muzzle brake.
And that's all you need with .223/5.56 mm.

 

[GimpyGolden]

Only one muzzle device I am interested in for a 223 but daddy gov't says no

 

[True Shadows]

I'm in the same boat... looking for something to replace the super loud brake my Ruger American 5.56 Gen2 came with.

How about hybrid type brakes? Part flash suppression with some recoil reduction? Any decent ones out there? Or maybe a more forward blow comp?

I want something that looks cool but isn't so loud... Any suggestions?

 

[OCanada]

Although not cheap, Surefire WarComp. They do need timing but they come with a bag of shims. Trial and error, but worth the effort. Put one on mine and it works well. Had them on the semiautos, now banned of course. RDSC, Tenda and Rangeview used to carry them.

P.

 

[DanScarps]

I'm in the same boat... looking for something to replace the super loud brake my Ruger American 5.56 Gen2 came with.

How about hybrid type brakes? Part flash suppression with some recoil reduction? Any decent ones out there? Or maybe a more forward blow comp?

I want something that looks cool but isn't so loud... Any suggestions?

Based on all the reading I did last night... A 'blast diffuser' or 'linear compensator' is the "best" solution for redirecting the concussive blast mostly forward.

True North Arms sells a good variety, including linear compensators that look like suppressors.