MDT Elite Muzzle brake alternatives

K

Kevenn

New member
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
Hey guys,
Looking at the MDT muzzle brake for .308. The price is right and Canadian made.
The only downside I've read is about how it directs a lot of concussive force back toward the shooters face.
This is a concern for me because I've had 3 major concussions and need to avoid concussive force where I can, but also do something to save my shoulder.
Open to any alternatives, and please let me know where to get them.
https://www.reddit.com/submit/?source_id=t3_1r3a3p6
 
5/8-24

I'm also looking at getting the Ruger American Gen2 which comes with a radial brake, which I understand isn't as effective in reducing recoil, but also sends the force and gasses at a 90deg angle from the muzzle rather than rearward.
I think I would get it in 6.5 creedmoor for lesser recoil than the .308.
I'm realistically not going to be hunting big game anytime soon.
 
I agree about the mdt brake. There was a guy shooting with one at the range the other day and it was knocking the insulation off the ceiling. It was pretty obnoxious.

I have several apa brakes and they’re all really good, but like others they’ll blow stuff off the table. Apparently they’re making a softer sounding brake if you want to investigate. I haven’t tried one, but they’re worth looking at.

https://www.americanprecisionarms.com/collections/gen-4-self-timing-muzzle-brakes
 
A team Canada shooter for PRS put together this video. There's also an Excel sheet linked in the video.

At the very least it's trying to systematically quantify muzzle brake variables. I think this is a much better way of informing your decision.

 
You could also shoot something like 223 with no brake. As long as the rifle you’re looking at has a decent length barrel and an 8” twist(or faster) you’ll be able to shoot 1000 yards. You’ll just need to shoot heavier bullets in the 75-80 grain range.
 
I have the MDT E. in .308, I have the top ports almost all the way closed no face blasting here.

Definitely seriously concussive in all other directions around the rifle haha. I was punished letting a friend shoot it, but they said it was the softest recoiling .308 they ever felt. Pros and cons.
 
I agree with AfroCowboy. Shooting it you will be fine. But if you are standing even a foot to the side of someone else shooting it, it is LOUD.

I have the MDT on a few different rifles and have never felt the blast as a shooter behind them.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom