I could just take off my shirt, not to flex. Just to show the scars. Lol.
That sounds like a pain in the ass.
Whats your opinion on muzzle brakes?
- Thread starter savagelh
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I could just take off my shirt, not to flex. Just to show the scars. Lol.
That sounds like a pain in the ass.
- Location
- In the shadows of the Rockies
My 338 Win. Mag. Ruger Hawkeye groups extremely well with the brake installed. The scope is just a Bushnell Legend 1.75-5x.
3 shot group at 100 meters off the bench
Groups at 200 meters off the bench
3 shot group at 100 meters off the bench
Groups at 200 meters off the bench
- Location
- Saskatoon Saskatchewan
So I picked up the rifle this am and shot it this afternoon. Shot it 12 times with the brake and then 12 times without. It definitely doesn't need the brake. Easily manageable without. It did , however shoot slightly better with the brake installed but I'm sure that's something I can take care of with load development. I didn't really like shooting it with the brake. I could feel the concussion in my teeth with it installed and I could see it giving me a headache if I used it for prolonged sessions. And the fact that I refuse to wear ear pro while hunting, makes it an easy decision to ditch the brake.
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- Location
- Toon Town, Sk
It is. So many people at the range are the same. Some of them shooting 100 yards with a 12 or more power scope and they can't see a 30 caliber hole in the white paper. Meanwhile I can see 6mm caliber holes with 9 power.
Because your power steering doesn't effect me in any way.
A better comparison would be crazy loud exhaust systems and stereos with so much bass you feel it a block away.
Edit to add In in the hate brakes category, within reason. The other day i was beside a guy with a brake, but he was shooting once every few minutes so it was fine. Alternatively I hate my friend beside me with his braked sks because it's so damn annoying feeling that concussion blast over and over.
If i had a 338 lapua or RUM, or something else in that sorta recoil range then yeah I'd want a brake, likewise if I was into gun games I would probably have a brake on my AR or whatever. But otherwise i don't like them.
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Exactly, I could care less what people shoot,l as long as it doesn't disrupt the other shooters.
Done it once out of a lack of earmuffs around. Two weeks of ringing ears and likely some hearing loss taught me an important lesson that day.
How is that even related? Shooting is a noisy activity, and that's not the issue. The issue is the way the concussion blast is redirected. This can cause a fair deal of discomfort to others. I can double up on hearing protection if it's too loud, I can't do anything to mitigate the concussion blast though.
ninja:Quickest way to lose a lot of friends at the range, unless the recoil is 'hellish' I wouldn't even consider one. I'm with those who feel if the recoil is too much (and a good aftermarket recoil pad doesn't reduce it enough for you) drop down in caliber and work your way up. BTW, felt recoil while shooting from a bench at the range will feel worse for most folks, than when you're focusing on an animal during a hunt.
There will always be someone at the range that complains when a 50 BMG comes out braked or not. Telling someone else they shouldn't have a brake because it is taking away from your enjoyment at the range is very selfish as you have just taken away their enjoyment for the sake of your own. Very selfish of one to do if no range rules are being broken, seems to be a problem that is very generational based, a skewed sense of entitlement that was never earned in my experience.
- Location
- Prince Albert, Sk
A large enough rifle with a brake can be down right painful to some , even with hearing protection.
Have a shooting line full of people, set yourself up accordingly not to cause grief for everyone, nobody around go hard.
Not sure what is so hard to comprehend for some here to respect others around them, having an activity with others around means you have to show some respect in group settings.Can't get along with or want to offend others on purpose, go elsewhere.
Have a shooting line full of people, set yourself up accordingly not to cause grief for everyone, nobody around go hard.
Not sure what is so hard to comprehend for some here to respect others around them, having an activity with others around means you have to show some respect in group settings.Can't get along with or want to offend others on purpose, go elsewhere.
- Location
- Prince Albert, Sk
If you have 10 people shooting non-braked rifles and one shooting a braked 50 then I bet it will empty real fast with a few complaints , it is not fun being beside a braked rifle, it is beyond inconvenient,the shooter doesn't experience the same blast.
Again, just use discretion but it seems some here get off on pissing off of others.
Nobody says don't shoot them, just use better judgement and positions.
Again, just use discretion but it seems some here get off on pissing off of others.
Nobody says don't shoot them, just use better judgement and positions.
Muzzle Brakes at the range are like kids at a fine restaurant.
Some are hardly noticeable and the parents/owners are respectful/aware of the others around them..... no big deal.
However.....some are obnoxious and annoying, and in many cases the apple didn't fall far from the tree.
I've shot braked rifles, never owned one that needed a brake though. I won't hunt next to someone that uses one. They are horrendously loud when shots are taken with bush, trees, etc in the direct vicinity.
Some are hardly noticeable and the parents/owners are respectful/aware of the others around them..... no big deal.
However.....some are obnoxious and annoying, and in many cases the apple didn't fall far from the tree.
I've shot braked rifles, never owned one that needed a brake though. I won't hunt next to someone that uses one. They are horrendously loud when shots are taken with bush, trees, etc in the direct vicinity.
How would you feel if someone gave you a hard slap on the side of the head as you were concentrating on shooting? That is about how hard the pressure wave off of a braked 50 cal hits you, if you are off to the side as it is fired. And most ranges likely don't have specific rules about slapping other shooters on the side of the head either.
I have a Vias braked 338 win mag its not nearly as loud as my Rem 600 350 Rem Mag. 18 1/2" barrel. What I find hard to believe is that so many people think its all right to fire any high power rifle without PPE just even though it doesn't hurt right away you are still damaging your hearing.
Try a Vias brake sometime the blast is directed forward not nearly as bad as most
Try a Vias brake sometime the blast is directed forward not nearly as bad as most
so you are fine with getting physical with people at the range over your own made up ideas? How is that working out for you assaulting people?. Not sure what range you belong to that turns a blind eye to assaulting other members on the premesis.How would you feel if someone gave you a hard slap on the side of the head as you were concentrating on shooting? That is about how hard the pressure wave off of a braked 50 cal hits you, if you are off to the side as it is fired. And most ranges likely don't have specific rules about slapping other shooters on the side of the head either.
BTW, I have been next to and around many 50's without being the shooter and have no issue with it as the rules allow everyone to shoot that caliber at my range.
