Perfect timing Cal! The difference between brakes was significant, with some more than twice as loud as others! The spiral port outlets along with the parabolic internal taper significantly reduces recoil while not making it overly loud. Im not sure what else it could be. I havent tried any of the shrouds, so I cant speak to that. I just took the ratings from the individual tests, and transformed them so the ability to stay on target would count towards 40% of the overall rating, recoil reduction counts towards 40%, the ground signature rating counts towards 15%, and the noise level counts towards 5%. I took a peak at them, and thats an interesting design. I dont want to be tempted to pull punches if I see flaws in their products. Recently, I fired over an Oehler 35p, Magneto Speed, and LabRadar all at the same time. The reason I published all the data and didnt just summarize all of it in overall scores (like what most magazines do) was for guys like you that want to do their own analysis or might not agree with my methods or scoring techniques. I do appreciate your feedback and suggestion. So Im afraid I cant give any recommendations for the kind that clamp around the barrel. I . Mr.Murphy is the principal of the school of hard knocks. it would be interesting to see this device in your testing method someday. If you are on an improvised rest on a barricade that is not very sturdy (which we often are), and you fire a 22 rimfire or a 338 Lapua which do you think will allow you to spot your impact? He always thought I was crazy for running a brake! Some run really sharp looking setups. I am nominating you for the Harold R. Vaughn trophy. Pingback: Which muzzle brake for my build? While Im very passionate about long-range shooting, its just a hobby for me. MAPLE RIDGE ARMOURY .30 Cal SS Defiant Brake-Polished $ 99.99. They are clearly doing many things right. Cal, thanks for another insightful post. So it sounds like when shooting, to leave the cover on. And they seem to match my experience behind the rifle. Cal Zant is the shooter/author behind PrecisionRifleBlog.com. Lol. - Page 2. The bullet cant talk, so it cannot tell a lie. I actually have all that info typed up, but it would have made this post VERY long. This may sound foreign or hard to believe, but its the way it is. For more details on this test, see the Staying On Target Post. Subject: dB levels. You bet, Beau! Precision Armament M11 Muzzle Brake is the best performing side venting muzzle brake with up to 68% recoil reduction, 0 dust signature, and minimal gas blow back to the shooter. It just means that company got the contract, and there are lots of things that play into that decision. The suppressor space is getting more competitive, with new companies and products popping up all the time, so Id encourage you to check out the whole list before making a buying decision. Glad you found my content helpful. Quick question though, on the pricing chart, what do the bars with two numbers mean? The addition of a muzzle brake can influence the accuracy performance of the system and in fact, one manufacturers brakes resulted in accuracy going well outside the acceptable tolerance for all three samples! It allows you to make a quick, at-a-glance comparison of all the brakes. Itll be fun to see what comes out! That thing is extremely effective, and on the rifle I tested these on it had the perfect balance of sending gas upward to offset muzzle rise, but not load the barrel with a down force either. It was also interesting reading a recent issue of Recoil today and comparing their suppressor list to the list you compiled. Those two suppressor manufacturers represented 68% of the 103 shooters who said they used a suppressor, and were the only brands used by more than 10 shooters. I did have brakes on my ARs and 7.62s prior to owning suppressors, and they were greatly appreciated, excepting any bystanders. In fact, 73% of these guys were using one of those brakes I just mentioned. Thanks for the hard work, glad I went with a JEC =). That is interesting, considering there are many different designs represented in that cluster. You should check out that data again: Muzzle Brakes Ability To Stay On Target I didnt back up my data because respectfully I didnt want to link to a competing blogs extensive muzzle brake testing on your blog. Thats great! His Australian based company have recently come out with a brand new invention that combines both a muzzle . I attached a laser to the rifle, and placed a target at 25 yards that had a grid of 1x1 squares on it and an aiming point. OK . I translated those ratings to the Consumer-Reports-like view below. That is a great idea, but that means there is a right and wrong way the ports could be pointing. I do appreciate the compliment. Im not sure what kind of impact theyd have. A Data-Driven Approach To Precision Rifles, Optics & Gear. Love the scientific measurements you do. That can be a frustrating problem to diagnose. Best of luck to you in the PRS! To see more details on this test, view the Muzzle Blast & Ground Signature Post. EuroOptic.com currently has it on sale for $899! We only carry muzzle brakes that are easy for the end user to install. Just got to typing too fast! Unlike traditional muzzle brakes, t FFL orders are delayed 7-8 business days from receipt of FFL license. The recommendation might vary based on your specific application, but personally I find myself using the JEC and APA Little B* most often for a cartridge that size. That seems like a compelling design. Thanks for all time and effort you put into your site. Please dont forget to spend hundreds of hours publishing the results so others can benefit from it. The resulting photos can help us understand how the muzzle brake redirects gas. However if the performance isnt there I wouldnt want to waste my money. I have them on three of my rifles and for $89.00 price cannot be beat. Again, thanks!! For example, on the APA models, there are Gen I and Gen II models. Are those alternate prices? If you want to make sure you dont end up buying twice, Id suggest going with something based on this performance data. The Boss system allows you to twist it to turn the brake off (essentially covering the side ports), so if you had a way to adjust how big the holes were coming out of the top of brake you could then tune the amount of gas that was offsetting the muzzle rise. You bet, Steve! So I recruited the help of industry pro, Zak Smith (maker of Thunder Beast Suppressors), to help me record all this data. Its good to see someone else out there making experimental measurements and publishing the results for everyone else to benefit from. I took the Magneto data from some work I did before the class, plugged it into the Kestrel, and without making any adjustments or truing of the Kestrel, was shooting out past 1200 yards accurately. It appears that it's plenty big enough to allow use on a 30 cal rifle, which is what I'd like to do. Appreciate the reply. Wow, Scott! I have been researching the PSR brake with a Thor suppressor for a Surgeon rifle build. It was first released for 223, and is only available in 1/228 threads at this point but I continue to hassle Jered every chance I get to come out with a Little B* model with those same top ports, because Im with you. Or does that brake have external threads that Im not seeing? Now lets look at the suppressors that were most popular among the top shooters in the nation: Thunder Beast Arms Corporation (TBAC) leads the pack this year, representing 43% of the shooters who ran suppressors. This fact gets a little lost in your scale of a scale approach, where the nuances of all your hard work gets lost. Its clear when you walking around most major precision rifle competitions that the majority of rifles have a muzzle brake on them. Message Body: Id never thought of that before. They seem to have good marketing, so I assume there is a reason. http://www.multigunmedia.com/ar15-comps-pt-2.pdf, Patrick, that is AWESOME work! By the way fabulous job on this test. B-14 WILDERNESS TERRAIN The B-14 Wilderness Terrain rifle features our hand-painted camouflage Terrain molded stock with mini-chassis. Stay tuned! First, thanks for these awesome articles. It was just as skinny as the Shrewd or OPS brake, but it was actually effective at reducing recoil. Using a brake indoors, even on a 5.56/.223 will not make any friends. Rick, great question. I dont know that (wish I did) but that is my hunch. I finally got my brake. Again wonderfully done. Might be something to try out. In your case, Id definitely do a brake-attached version. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for .17 HMR Muzzle Brake Compensator Ruger Precision Rimfire RPR .17 HMR 1/2-28 TPI at the best online prices at eBay! To be fair, Bryan does go into the definition of "hygroscopic" by the 2nd pa Andy: Any idea if they'll offer a bundle for all 3 similar to what they did for vol 1 Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. We used the Kestrel 4500 with the Applied Ballistics software. From my 2009 article on muzzle brakes. Ive handled a lot of designs at this point, and Id bet it isnt as effective as some of these other designs but if youre on a super-tight budget, it could be an option. The JP Eliminator is just as you say and I will be shooting that ugly thing in the PRS series soon as well. My purpose in writing you is ABSOLUTELY not to shoot holes in your work, rather As you can see in my list of Advantages of Muzzle Brakes, I put staying on target as #1 and #2. Both the 6mm and 6.5mm brakes had a similar cluster from 26-36%. On a sporting rifle they look like hell. My question: youve demonstrated that brakes help manage recoil and get one back on target quicker. Use a little Loctite on it and it will be solid. Available in caliber-specific bores ranging from .223, 6.5, .308 and .338. February 2, 2019 The 7 Ultra suppressor is crazy light, so I may use it in matches when I get it in but for the past 3 matches Ive shot in, I ran a muzzle brake. SOLD OUT. What you do is an amazing resource for the shooting community. Nice work misternice to see that my photography / laser test method still holds value. Its common for muzzle brake designs to simply a one-piece metal tube with ports drilled in it. And make no mistake, they are all loud. I also thought about getting 3 shooters to shoot a few 10 shot groups with each brake, and average all the results but I think youd be in the noise. I doubt it would offer enough value to justify the cost of the match-grade ammo it would take to conduct the test. Not many people out there willing to go half the distance you did here unfortunately so its very appreciated. I continually tweaked my approach until the data was very repeatable shot-to-shot. I recommend a balanced approach by reading other reviews, talking to shooters with hands-on experience with the equipment, looking atwhat the experts are using, and considering a companys reputation and longevity. This bolt action game really just has one thing driving selection: precision. Glad you appreciate the presentation and formatting. $18.99. I have always heard that you can have muzzle break related to staying on target or flash suppression but not both. Cal, Feel free to blame me! Thanks for the article Cal. Great question, Russell! They arent going to tweak the design so that it works better as a stand-alone muzzle brake, if it means it wouldnt be completely optimized for use with the suppressor. Just dont tell my wife I said that! In just dont wanna waste my money again on something that doesnt work great. When I was looking at the results of your muzzle break study does the APA micro bastard have the same recoil reduction as the fat bastard and little bastard that you did the studies on? I believe the Ruger PR brake uses a jam nut and not a crush washer. There doesnt seem to be much out there to help with the decision at this point. I love the creative, pragmatic approach. Precision Armament might be amazing, but none of the top shooters are using them in the PRS and you have no data to help you make an informed decision. A huge contribution to all of us shooters. Ultimately, I wouldnt think of recoil reduction and staying on target as completely distinct/unrelated aspects of a brake. You want the ports level and pointing directly to the sides. I wouldnt put one on any of my rifles, but thats just my opinion youre entitled to yours as well. They allow you to skip the hassle of timing a brake AND shims, and it still gives the rifle a finished look because there isnt a visible gap between the shoulder of the barrel and the muzzle brake (like you might see if using shims or washers). Cadex Precision Rifle MX1 Muzzle Brake 5/824 $ 249.99. Thanks for the info. All of the most popular models are directional brakes with some kind of self-timing feature. Is there any evidence that the improved harmonics of the rifle by adding a muzzle break have a positive impact on precision if you take the shooter out of the equation? I put a lot of effort into it. Thats a big part of the reason I do this. All jokes aside, if that stuff gets in your eyes, youre not firing a follow-up shot. (17) 17 product ratings - VG6 Precision GAMMA 762 Muzzle Brake. Yes, Robert. I just didnt do it Didnt seem important to me. Nice work and the online publication is professionally done. Thanks, buddy! Its be incredibly valuable, because theyre not only so expensive the time you sink into them for the tax stamp doesnt allow the typical try it and trade it mentality that you can take on some rifle parts. Thats for the kind words. It shows we apparently share a high level of resourcefulness. I didnt know who was going to end up on top until the very end, so I wasnt able to give Jason a heads up so he could prepare for the demand. That likely discouraged some people from going that route. Just add an air compressor,blow gun, high-speed camera, and voila new insight! Great for the shooter but if you have people on benches next to you the will definetly hear it, and feel it when you take a shot. I do appreciate the suggestion. There are a couple matches like the SilencerCo Quiet Riot that are suppressor-only matches, so even if you use a muzzle brake most of the year, youd obviously screw on a suppressor if you wanted to shoot that one. Went from a ABA Little Bastard to a TB Ultra 7. Just ordered some JP Enterprise brakes based on your testing. Theyre mostly running mid-sized 6mm cartridges, as I highlighted in this post: Rifle Caliber What The Pros Use, and there is a need for rapid shots but its a bolt action, so were not talking as fast of rapid shots as a semi-auto can whip out. The data is based on a survey of the top 50 shooters in the Precision Rifle Series (PRS). Bryan was talking about rifle sights/optics in the quote above, but it articulates my fundamental philosophy. 33 Comments, This article covers the muzzle brakes and suppressors the top 170+ precision rifle shooters in the country are running. It is a great product, and if you put a responsive company behind it thats even better! Cal is a life-long learner, and loves to help others get into this sport he's so passionate about. This Gen 2 muzzle brake design from APA was the first popular muzzle brake featuring an integral locking nut, which means it doesnt have to be timed to a specific barrel. (enough to be detected using an air gage) We used stacks of shims & ROCKSET to fasten the brakes in proper alignment. While most competition shooters are not basing suppressor purchases on hard data I can attest to the validity of TB products being ranked at #1. This is the second article in this series covering the muzzle velocity data I collected. Its likely at least proportional to the number of people who said they only run muzzle brakes compared to the number that say they only run suppressors, which was 4 to 1. SHOT Show 2020: Leica PRS 5-3056 with PRB Reticle! Honestly, I was shocked. Honestly, this field test likely contributed to that problem. Dont ever assume that something is what it says without measuring it. If you ever do another break test this company below makes a great recoil reducing break, the M4-72. If you dont have the right equipment for recording loud, impulse sound levels youll still get data, but it could be misleading. Youd be right around 143, about 30 dB reduction. Best Rifle Ammo for the Money 19 Brands Tested! Best of luck to you! I really believe its the best suppressor money can buy. Ah, the 270. Appreciate the content? They fully understand the level of precision and repeatability these guys expect from their rifles, because they compete and expect no less. In-line recoil path manages recoil directly from the rear of the receiver to the buttstock, not through a traditional bedding system, providing maximum accuracy potential. Cal Zant is the shooter/author behind PrecisionRifleBlog.com. If recoil reduction is the most important, then the Alamo Four Star or APA Fat B* might be the best choice. The brake that is the best for a heavy 6mm competition rifle, may not be the best for a lightweight, long-range, hunting rifle, and it may not be the best for a big tactical rifle chambered for a magnum cartridge. Rug Precision Rifle Hybrid Muzzle Brake Reduces recoil by as much as 58% (depending on caliber and barrel length) contributing to improved accuracy over a longer string of fire - Brake locks into position using an easy-to-use external jam nut - Reduces noise and blast to the sides of the shooter - Installs quickly using a 7/8 box wrench or . I maybe should at least of mentioned that I am using one on my AR15 5.56 and the results speak for themselves. Close . Im afraid that isnt going to be me, but I hope someone picks it up. It would also seem to vary considerably based on the ammo/powder you use, so Im not sure how youd test that in a comprehensive way. I guess the fact that these guys are using them with good results probably means they dont affect the precision in any gross way, but I wonder if itd be something that could be detected with an air gauge. Weight:1.23 oz: When shooting for accuracy every advantage is critical for that precise shot. While Bryan has a very technical/engineering approach, Todd has a very practical/field-based approach. I tried to make that clear at the top of the post: That was me trying to say muzzle brakes are about 4 times more popular than suppressors, at least for these types of precision rifle matches. As always great post! I removed the muzzle brake from my 6mm Creed Ruger Precision Rifle. I measured the exact recoil reduction using all 3 calibers on a 6mm precision rifle. 25% of the shooters using suppressors said they use a SilencerCo suppressor. The lighter green bars in the chart below indicate that models pricing may vary. The TBAC Ultra-7 Suppressor is priced at $1045 for direct thread and $1095 for the brake-attached model. I just hope everyone else learned as much as I did, and Im hopeful manufacturers will use this info to improve their products. He was definitely before his time. So that is a drawback of the JEC, but that is more hassle-related than performance-related. That seems to be a very diplomatic way to approach this. Best Muzzle Brakes & Suppressors What The Pros Use. With that on the chart, it just seemed to add more noise than being helpful. Awesome review and writeup Cal! They might be great designs, but none the top shooters are using them so they didnt make it in this round. One question on the topic of muzzle brakes. Back off the jam nut, align the brake, re-tighten the jam nut. It was 100% ideal for that setup, and its good to hear you found the same results. Hey, Machi. Thanks again for the kind words. Honestly, my writing style doesnt lend itself well to blogs or online format. Great deals on Rifle Muzzle Brakes. Ive been shooting with a top shooter running that and one of the guys was giving him a hard time, saying it looked like a sexual device in the end of his barrel! Hawkins Precision's Tank ST is a self-timing, 4 port muzzle brake designed to greatly reduce recoil for precision rifle applications. 4 Best Muzzle Brake for M16 Rifle 4.1 Precision Armament - AR .308 M4-72 Severe Duty Brake 30 Caliber 4.1.1 Installation 5 Best Muzzle Brake for 7.62 Rifle 5.1 VG6 Precision - Ar .308 Gamma 762 Muzzle Brake 7.62 5.1.1 Design 6 Best Muzzle Brake for AR 10 6.1 Surefire - Procomp 762 Muzzle Brake 6.1.1 Recoil reduction 6.1.2 Design 6.1.3 Noise And the APA brake was one of the best for recoil reduction, but it definitely wasnt the worse for staying on target. Theoretically, your idea about different harmonics (I dont know if improved is the correct word), could have some impact. I hadnt heard about keeping the barrel straight up, but that makes sense. Even if you cant get it to be the same diameter as the barrel, I think itd still look appropriate on it and it would certainly help tame the recoil of 270. The brake-attached version doesnt suffer from that problem as much. Its easy to port too much gas up, and that could actually make it worse so Ill leave it up to Jered to decide how much is too much. I appreciate your comment. So really these brakes represent best of class, and Im sure youd be happy with several of them. So dont stress too much over the decision. The Applied Ballistics Kestrel is an amazing little device. I find myself constantly checking my 30P-1 suppressor to make sure it hasnt come loose. The moving parts might affect how reliable or durable the brake is, because there can be significant carbon build-up on a muzzle device. the recoil experiment in this video is crud but does appear to be consistent led me to this device. It is $24, and has great reviews. Dont suppose you would know if much of the others can readily screw on to or can easily be machined to fit that 1/2-28 thread pitch would you? What that means is that you can ensure that your rifle recoils straight up and down- every time. Hey, Bobby. Quick view. This brake also features an integral locking collar, which means it doesnt have to be timed to barrel either. Is that right? I think you'll like this one. Thank you for sharing that! Glad you found it helpful. Best Rifle Ammo for the Money 19 Brands Tested! I dont believe in a one-size-fits-all best muzzle brake. Both the Blast Tamer and Impact Precision have straight 90 degree baffles, so the blast patterns will be similar. I could be way off, but flash seems like something military guys need to worry about, but not civilians. Only read the summary blog. Add to cart. I appreciate the feedback. That seems more rare than it probably should be. Please dont contact me asking for the test results as they will remain strictly confidential, but I am confident in giving a not-so-shamless plug to TB. Cal- Not trying to stress about deciding on a new brak . Pingback: 716 DMR came in today! Unfortunately, I dont know of any suppressors on the market that have a built-in mechanism to offset muzzle rise. 518 sold. Im content with my pay there, so fortunately Im in a spot where I can afford to be an idealist! If that happens, we all win. I know theyre a sister company of Surgeon, so that may be why theyre recommending them. I did notice a strong correlation between how loud a muzzle brake is and how effective it was at mitigating recoil. Its towards the bottom of the post. Now to your question, Im not sure there is any evidence that shows a TOMB (Thread Over Muzzle Brake) suppressor is any more effective than a direct-thread suppressor. Lol. Im new to the Sport and I absolutely love your insight. So the majority of the pros are saying that Recoil reduction is the most important quality in a brake for them over Staying on target. I think youre wise to say youre too heavily invested to chase the very best. $134.95. I view it as the foundation for most of what I know. The RPR Rimfire Bull Barrel Full Port Muzzle Brake comes in one size 22 cal 1/2x28. Jason being a fellow Texan was a plus, and he went out of his to ship me the brake even though he was busy with farm work. In those situations, the muzzle is just a few inches off the ground and if any gas is redirected towards the ground youre going to be eating sand, grit, small insects, and whatever else isnt bolted down. Best value for the money and could compete seriously on this list. While I dont believe in a one-size-fits-all best muzzle brake, I know many readers prefer some type of overall rating. 1/228 threads are typically used for smaller calibers (like 223), so if I were you Id buy a thread adapter to make that 5/824. Ive seen guys online looking for the quietest muzzle brake, and that is like looking for the tallest Leprechaun. Thats one of the drawbacks of publishing something like this, while its interesting it can also make people less content with what they have. I need an editor. Rating: 0%. Muzzle Brakes Ability To Stay On Target, https://precisionrifleblog.com/2019/01/28/best-gunsmith/#comment-67977, Precision Rifle Podcasts 4 Podcasts Hosted by Top 10 Shooters, Finally!!! All pricing is for informational purposes only. Now waiting on decent weather to go shoot. And that's not because the guys running them don't own a suppressor. Awesome is the only word to describe this little device. or Best Offer. But there has to be a point of diminishing returns. Yep. . There has been a lot of innovation and new muzzle brake designs come onto the market over the past couple years, as gunsmiths have added CNC machines to their shop, so Id encourage you to check them out. 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Summary: Hit Probability At Long-Range, 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 5: Live-Fire Group Sizes & Precision, 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 4: Live-Fire Muzzle Velocity Details. It will be hard to do that, since suppressors are so heavily-regulated, but I know it would help a lot of shooters in your position. If you use a mirage cover, it will help but you still have to stop to pull back the cover regularly and let it cool down. The amount of gas you want to send up will vary based on rifle weight characteristics and the cartridge youre using, so being able to tune it makes too much sense. Im not saying they are NOT precise, but Id think theyd be durable. Currently it is $24 on Amazon and this is why I feel it should be included. I graphed the results and calculated the average displacement of each muzzle brake immediately after the shot. There are a lot of people copying that design out there. There are lots of good choices, depending on your application and priorities. I actually didnt test AR-15 muzzle brakes, because I felt like Jeremy had done a great job of covering that subject. The ACE brake is tunable- With the indicator lines located on the brake as well as the collar you can "tune" the brake to your rifle setup. Im new to this site and am simply mind blow at youre write ups. I started with your same weights then started playing with the weights to see at what point the #2 brake bested the JP tank,,, what I learned was that the JP TANK is HEAD and SHOULDERS above the pack by a factor of 2, (even disregarding cost). There are times I like the advantages of a suppressor over a muzzle brake. You know the Little B* didnt provide as much recoil reduction as the Fat B*, so the step down to the Micro B* might be roughly the same. I didnt test that design, but based on the other APA designs Id expect it to be a good performer.

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