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I been leaning towards putting a muzzle brake on my 300win mag and came across something interesting in FieldandStream mag about muzzle brakes.
One of the pros was reduced recoil (already knew that), one of the cons I had difficulties understanding if was true.
Will a muzzle brake damage your scope?
I have an opportunity to get a barret m107 style brake, I know it'll be ridiculously loud but will actually damage my scope, or was that a lie?
And is a muzzle brake made for a .308 and the same threading as my 300win mag compatible, or do I need one specifically for a .300win mag?
 
I don't believe a brake will damage your scope.

It reduces the amount of recoil. The rifle still recoils but with much less force... and less force on the scope and mounts...

Why in the world would you put such an ugly brake as that on a hunting rifle?
 
I think it depends on the brake. Some brakes direct gasses rearward which can cause sudden deceleration. Some air guns are notorious for breaking scopes also, because they cause the rifle to recoil suddenly forward instead of rearward.

I'm by no means an expert, but it seems like scope design/manufacture has come a long ways because this doesn't seem to be as big a problem today as it was 15yrs ago.

If you stick with a brake that directs gasses to the sides, this is probably a moot point (and it will lessen the concussion behind the rifle as well.

Not all brakes are equal, here is an interesting comparison;

https://precisionrifleblog.com/2015/06/24/muzzle-brakes-field-test/
 
If recoil is the issue I would recommend a limbsaver recoil pad, rather than a brake. You don't want to hunt with a brake, too damaging to hearing unless you wear ear protection, and who wants to wear ear protection hunting?
 
A muzzle brake won't damage any quality scope. As stated above, for a hunting rifle be very careful with unprotected ears. Hearing loss and tinnitus is permanent.
 
About the only risk to your scope would be debris sand blasting onto the objective lense if you are prone. It can happen if an object is fairly close to the brake.
 
Why not? said:
Every rifle I ever had that came with a muzzle brake, had it removed within days. Sold the brake, recrowned the muzzle and sighted it in.

Never regretted it.

Ted
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You and I think alike, Ted. I just had caps made to thread on instead of the brake.
Only have one rifle like that ATM. :) Dave.
 
I've always replaced brakes with caps, muzzle weights or flash hiders. Bloop tubes are an option as well with milder cartridges or loads. Brakes have screwed up too
many folks hearing over the years.
 
Buy Vortex, then forgettaboutit!! :)

I braked by AR10 .308 and have yet to break a scope (Bushnell not Vortex).

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SHELL SHUCKER said:
I've always replaced brakes with caps, muzzle weights or flash hiders. Bloop tubes are an option as well with milder cartridges or loads. Brakes have screwed up too
many folks hearing over the years.
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Impossible to screw up hearing if an individual is smart enough to wear hearing protection when using firearms.If an individual is not smart enough to wear hearing protection when firing guns, then I question if they’re either smart or competent enough to own firearms in the first place.
 
Impossible you say? Muzzle brakes produce in excess of 160dB at the firing position.

The threshold for 'damage' is 120dB.

Unless you are doubling up (earplugs and phones) you are still doing damage.

I don't think this is obvious to anyone without a background in audiology... That is, until it's too late...
 
Brakes also do not magnify the sound... they redirect the noise.. and some are worse than others... I don't want to be bare eared and beside any center fire rifle when it is fired... brake or no brake... and the vast majority of brakes I have fired seem no louder for the shooter if you are out in the open... no so in a covered range...
 
Blastattack said:
Impossible to screw up hearing if an individual is smart enough to wear hearing protection when using firearms.If an individual is not smart enough to wear hearing protection when firing guns, then I question if they’re either smart or competent enough to own firearms in the first place.
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It's the folks who get caught off guard when someone torches off a thumper close by without giving the "Ears on" warning that fooks hearing a lot during shooting sessions. It's happened to plenty of folks, meself & friends included. We can't always have our spider senses tingling in situations that are suddenly dumped on us.:rolleyes:
 
I like my muzzle brake, even for hunting. ( I have actually enjoyed wearing 3M earplugs hunting as the cold wind does not get in ) When I get to the range, I put my electronic muffs on before I even set up. Not sure what the problem is. You are responsible for your own hearing protection, not some dude 3 lanes over. If I noticed someone without ears on, I would let them know. In hunting situations I have done more harm thinking I was ok for one or two shots when not using a brake.
 
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