Muzzle Brake Recommendations

[Veteran]

I have several of the MBM beast 5 port brakes. Love them, cut my .338 LM and .300 WM recoil in half.

See the test videos. No substitute in your research for this:

Muzzle Brakes and More

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[Justice1327]

TS customs brake made shooting my wife's 20" 6.5 PRC like a my 6 Creed.

My concern w/ SRS brakes is I can find no details on how it is designed…port angles, size of hole/clearance per caliber, etc

Ghost Muzzle Brakes - TS Customs Precision Rifles

With its 15 degree, back angled, 4 port design; the Ghost brake maximizes recoil reduction while minimizing blast felt at the shooter. Now available in black anodized Tennalum 7068, black nitride 416 stainless, and DLC coated Titanium! The TS Customs Self-Timing Ghost brake comes in two...

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[FEENIX]

I have a Vais on a 7 RUM, feels like shooting a .243.

Been considering a Gentry for a .338 RUM.

Gentry Custom Quiet Muzzle Brake | Gentry Custom

Gentry Custom is recognized as a leading gunsmith & custom rifle builder. We also offer installation of our popular Quiet Muzzle Brakes. CALL: (406) 388-4867

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Obviously, "quiet" is a marketing ploy but I'd like to try one.

I am sorry, I mean no disrespect, but Vais and Gentry's Quiet Brake is the least effective of all the muzzle brakes I have owned since 2003. I could not get rid of them fast enough. Unfortunately, I still have a rifle with a Vais Brake; it came with the gun. I am leaving it as-is until it is time for a rebarrel since it will be a target/range gun.

 

[Ua26fitter]

TS customs brake made shooting my wife's 20" 6.5 PRC like a my 6 Creed.

My concern w/ SRS brakes is I can find no details on how it is designed…port angles, size of whole per caliber, etc

Ghost Muzzle Brakes - TS Customs Precision Rifles

With its 15 degree, back angled, 4 port design; the Ghost brake maximizes recoil reduction while minimizing blast felt at the shooter. Now available in black anodized Tennalum 7068, black nitride 416 stainless, and DLC coated Titanium! The TS Customs Self-Timing Ghost brake comes in two...

tscustomsrifles.com

Maybe call them and ask them

Kris

 

[FEENIX]

I'm looking for a brake that doesn't blast you in the face every time you shoot, but is still effective at reducing recoil.

It's going on a 7.5 lb 7mm rem mag with 1/2x28 threads. I had an APA micro bastard on this rifle for a while. It worked well, but gave me a headache pretty quickly.

Self timing would be a plus.
Any recommendations?

Is this your first use of muzzle brake? You might be sensitive to muzzle blast/concussion. What hearing protection are you using? If you are sensitive to the muzzle blast/concussion, try muzzle brakes with 90-degree ports or at least the one closest to the shooter.

The most budget-friendly you can get in self-timing is

 

[emtyhopper]

Is this your first use of muzzle brake? You might be sensitive to muzzle blast/concussion. What hearing protection are you using? If you are sensitive to the muzzle blast/concussion, try muzzle brakes with 90-degree ports or at least the one closest to the shooter.

The most budget-friendly you can get in self-timing is

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Thanks for the recommendation...I'll definitely be looking into that.

I have used a handful of brakes in the past. This same rifle had an APA micro bastard on it for a while. It was great at reducing recoil, but it wasn't worth the headache it gave me while working up a load.

I have a weird ear problem that causes me issues, especially with pressures.

I wear muffs.

 

[FEENIX]

Thanks for the recommendation...I'll definitely be looking into that.

I have used a handful of brakes in the past. This same rifle had an APA micro bastard on it for a while. It was great at reducing recoil, but it wasn't worth the headache it gave me while working up a load.

I have a weird ear problem that causes me issues, especially with pressures.

I wear muffs.

I figured it was something triggering it. A suppressor might be the solution (I have 3); it is pricey and has a long wait time. It's too bad it is not yet (at least mine) with health insurance. Another options is

 

[Phil Rizzo]

I am sorry, I mean no disrespect, but Vais and Gentry's Quiet Brake is the least effective of all the muzzle brakes I have owned since 2003. I could not get rid of them fast enough. Unfortunately, I still have a rifle with a Vais Brake; it came with the gun. I am leaving it as-is until it is time for a rebarrel since it will be a target/range gun.

What percent recoil reduction would you credit this design with?

 

[FEENIX]

What percent recoil reduction would you credit this design with?

I do not know the manufacturers' claim or actual recoil reduction, but I do not care for a 360-degree blast, especially in a prone position.

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[Phil Rizzo]

understood.
Might have to put some gorilla tape on the bottom!

 

[emtyhopper]

I figured it was something triggering it. A suppressor might be the solution (I have 3); it is pricey and has a long wait time. It's too bad it is not yet (at least mine) with health insurance. Another options is
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This is very interesting. Do you have any personal experience with it?

 

[fmajor]

Compared to MagnaPorting and Vais, my 4-port Lil Beast II MBM brake is like another world of effectiveness. It's self-timing and reduced the recoil of my 7mm Rem Mag to about what my AR10 243 Win has. I bought it anticipating a re-barrel to something a bit more zippy. It's completed, but not yet tested.

I like the (seemingly) equitable and repeatable comparison video's MBM performs (his vs all). Sometimes the competition is equal to his, but most times MBM has a better recoil reduction. JMHO....

 

[Jester560]

If you are looking for recoil reduction, Terminator Brakes are the best.

 

[FEENIX]

This is very interesting. Do you have any personal experience with it?

Sorry, I do not.