jasonprox700
Well-Known Member
My $.02;
If he's recoil shy with .243, a brake may cause a flinch also. I've personally seen it with kids.
I would start with a few other things. Add more weight to the rifle, add a nice recoil pad, and/or use "reduced" recoil rounds.
In time, a brake could be used as they become a more proficient shooter. I just feel brakes can cause a pretty good "concussion" vs un-braked and cause a flinch in anticipation for it (primarily with youth shooters).
Like others have mentioned above, suppressors are where it's at. Although suppressor recoil reduction isn't as good as a brake, it's still pretty substantial. In addition to the recoil reduction, there's very little muzzle blast.
If he's recoil shy with .243, a brake may cause a flinch also. I've personally seen it with kids.
I would start with a few other things. Add more weight to the rifle, add a nice recoil pad, and/or use "reduced" recoil rounds.
In time, a brake could be used as they become a more proficient shooter. I just feel brakes can cause a pretty good "concussion" vs un-braked and cause a flinch in anticipation for it (primarily with youth shooters).
Like others have mentioned above, suppressors are where it's at. Although suppressor recoil reduction isn't as good as a brake, it's still pretty substantial. In addition to the recoil reduction, there's very little muzzle blast.
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