recommendation for muzzle break

Some people can't accept the fact that they cannot shoot big calber rifles without a brake, and some cannot accpet the fact that they simply shoot better with smaller calibers because they cannot handle stuff like a 300 mag.

I can shoot the biggest rifles out there for one or two rounds, and those that know me know full well that I can do it accurately, but would damge my shoulder agin to the point that I would be sidelined for weeks afterwards, so I stay away from them.

I don't even shoot my heavier rifles in small calibers without a Past and recoil pads.
I do own a 300 WSM but it weighs over 12 lbs and is loaded with 169.5 grainers, hardly what you would call hard kicking.
It has a recoil dampener installed also.

I tend to shoot smaller calibers these days, and enjoy my shooting just as much.
I hate brakes, and do not enjoy shooting rifles with them installed, so do not intend to own a rifle with one anytime soon
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Amphibious said:
you live in ontario. if I lived there (NEVER AGAIN) and owned a .300mag that punished my shoulder I would sell it in a heartbeat and buy a .270win or .308win.

there is nothing in ontario (or canada for that matter) that requires a magnum. why waste money on a muzzle brake?
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your hatred of the east is well documented phib... were you molested by liberals or something....:p

No magnums in Canada eh... interesting concept... how many beers did it take to come up with that gem ...:rolleyes:
 
yes it is, so is a bolt action rifle, no clip, and no red dots :D

better go sell all your rifles now :D (but we'll let the lever's slide, as long as they're not scoped)
 
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BIGREDD said:
your hatred of the east is well documented phib... were you molested by liberals or something....:p

No magnums in Canada eh... interesting concept... how many beers did it take to come up with that gem ...:rolleyes:
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LOL very nice reply B/Redd.
Back to the origional topic - Brake or no brake, do what you like MREFAAT, I use the BOSS system for multiple reasons, it is loud but I hunt knowing this before I pull the trigger and at the range there are usually more guns that are louder than anything I am shooting. You know what oppinions are like so don't sweat the small stuff, do what you like, just sorry I don't know anywhere in Ontario to offer as a suggestion for porting. Good luck either way.
 
I Have a very large dislike for muzzle brakes, and do not see any residing on my hunting or competition rifles. Some ranges will not allow brakes on rifles during a competition, due to the discomfort to adjacent shooters. I have suffered serious hearing loss in my left ear due to loud noise, and have no intention of causing any further losses. I would suggest a limbsaver or R3 pad for that 300 Win. I have one on my 35 Whelen, and it really takes to bite out of it with stout 250 grain loads. Regards, Eagleye.
 
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As a rule I don't like brakes either, I have no brakes on my rifles now and some have some recoil. That said my .460 had a brake and when you touch off 120 grs of powder with the brake under the covered roof.... its pretty cool. Stuff goes flyin and you know something went off. When I would pick up my shooting glass and look around people would just be shaking their heads. I would always warn everyone there before shooting. This is the level where brakes have a place.
 
I don't think anybody has mentioned this, so...buy a Lead Sled. Use it at the range for sighting in and load development and away you go hunting. Better than a brake. :)
 
Anglinfool said:
Your rifle, do to it what you like, but may I suggest a Mercury recoil supressor? Might help. It works well for me.
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what is a mercury recoil suppressr never heard iof it is there a website ?
 
I notice the muzzle brake on my AR delivered most of the sound to the sides, not to the rear.
So the shooter (me) didn't really notice that much of an increase in sound, but the people beside sure did.

Or is this just my imagination?
 
johan said:
I notice the muzzle brake on my AR delivered most of the sound to the sides, not to the rear.
So the shooter (me) didn't really notice that much of an increase in sound, but the people beside sure did.

Or is this just my imagination?
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Muzzlebrake for an AR?
 
Like Elkman said, try a lead sled, or one of those strap on magnum recoil pads.
I have used both quite a bit and they really help. So does a good storm rider jacket, a heavy coat will also help you melt off any excess pounds on those +30 something days.

Brake are an abomination, my ears rang for 6 hours even when using ear plugs and muffs.
Back off on the loads or something, but don't go with a brake.
 
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