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<blockquote data-quote="FrogFire7" data-source="post: 2838150" data-attributes="member: 101482"><p>I've used brakes for about 7 years. They do an excellent job in recoil reduction, often allowing you to spot your own hits. Also making the shot borderline painfully loud even with plugs in. </p><p></p><p>I've used a suppressor for less than a year. Doesn't reduce recoil as much (definitely some). Shot is much quieter which in turn helps me focus on my shot and fundamentals more. So probably a bit of a wash accuracy wise. </p><p></p><p>I do miss some of the recoil reduction of the brake but shooting is much more enjoyable to me with the brake vs suppressor.</p><p></p><p>If you forget to put hearing protection in while hunting with a brake you are guaranteed hearing loss/pain. I will shoot without ear pro with a suppressor while hunting, although technically not hearing safe. If I have time I'll probably still use ear pro with a suppressor.</p><p></p><p>One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is the heat factor if you are shooting strings at steel or off the bench. My last range session I was using my suppressor on a 6.5 creed and a 25x45. I'd fire 5 shots or so on the creed and switch over to the 25 for 5+ shots (smaller case capacity so less heat). I use a suppressor wrap so that mirage doesn't affect my vision through the scope as much. </p><p></p><p>The suppressor gets VERY hot pretty quickly. I kept cooling it off with cold water... Next time I go I'm going to find a way to keep it protected from water but be able to submerse it in ice water to cool it more quickly (melt proof, waterproof bag of some sort). Also considered canned air flipped upside down as a coolant but a little worried that would be too much temp swing too quickly so I'm going to hold off on that one.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FrogFire7, post: 2838150, member: 101482"] I've used brakes for about 7 years. They do an excellent job in recoil reduction, often allowing you to spot your own hits. Also making the shot borderline painfully loud even with plugs in. I've used a suppressor for less than a year. Doesn't reduce recoil as much (definitely some). Shot is much quieter which in turn helps me focus on my shot and fundamentals more. So probably a bit of a wash accuracy wise. I do miss some of the recoil reduction of the brake but shooting is much more enjoyable to me with the brake vs suppressor. If you forget to put hearing protection in while hunting with a brake you are guaranteed hearing loss/pain. I will shoot without ear pro with a suppressor while hunting, although technically not hearing safe. If I have time I'll probably still use ear pro with a suppressor. One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is the heat factor if you are shooting strings at steel or off the bench. My last range session I was using my suppressor on a 6.5 creed and a 25x45. I'd fire 5 shots or so on the creed and switch over to the 25 for 5+ shots (smaller case capacity so less heat). I use a suppressor wrap so that mirage doesn't affect my vision through the scope as much. The suppressor gets VERY hot pretty quickly. I kept cooling it off with cold water... Next time I go I'm going to find a way to keep it protected from water but be able to submerse it in ice water to cool it more quickly (melt proof, waterproof bag of some sort). Also considered canned air flipped upside down as a coolant but a little worried that would be too much temp swing too quickly so I'm going to hold off on that one. [/QUOTE]
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