Muzzle Brake question

[JRW (QOR)]

I've been reading about, and have seen people with, muzzle brakes. Ok, so what's the REAL scoop on muzzle brakes?

I have a short action, 308, Rem 700. Is it worth it to have a MB on it? What's the advantages/disadvantages?

 

[DrXenon]

I've been reading about, and have seen people with, muzzle brakes. Ok, so what's the REAL scoop on muzzle brakes?

I have a short action, 308, Rem 700. Is it worth it to have a MB on it? What's the advantages/disadvantages?

The advantages are mainly comfort and not disturbing your firing position after every shot. The disadvantage is that you have to put up a hard case between you and the next guy over, at least if you're considerate. Also, some competition classes don't allow brakes.

 

[ultimate_monkey]

pro - less felt recoil, alows for quicker follow up shots, can spot your own hits at shorter distance

cons - (these really are more personal then the pros) loud, can annoy other shooters at the range, depending on the design kick up a s**t ton of dirt if you shoot pron.


is it worth it on a 308.. not really unless you find the recoil to much.. a good position negates any real recoil or muzzle hop, on any thing past 100yds, i can keep the target in my sights on my SA, rem 700