Is there a vast difference between a three-port and four-port muzzle brake?
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300 Magnum Muzzle brakes
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One port on each side...Trick question?
Sorry, couldn't resist!
Sorry, couldn't resist!
With most brakes on the bigger cases you will get an advantage from the added ports at the cost of length. For the real big boys the added ports are worth it to me.
Unless you are talking about a 5lb gun, I don't think you could tell the difference.
That is where you can tell the difference with lighter rifles and slimmer brakes.
Varmint Hunter
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I'd be interested to know (on a 300mag) how much of the total reduction can be attributed to the 1st set of ports, second set, and so on.
I'll bet MBM and others know the answer to this question.
I'll bet MBM and others know the answer to this question.
I have ran four or 5-port TI Pros on most of my hunting rigs. There is a felt difference between the 4 and 5-port brakes, but I couldn't quantify that for you. If you're buying a new brake go with a 5 port if you can. If you are worried about weight, opt for a TI version vs steel. If not, try out the brake you currently have before you make a decision to buy new…just my $.02.
hitmancustoms
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Terminator T4 breaks are awesome but needs a smith to time. Other than that an Area 419 r great also. I prefer the T4 myself and my 300wm is a lazer
Varmint Hunter
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Interesting^^^^^ Very strange how the 5 point appeared to increase recoil.
Last night, I bought a Bergara B-14 in 300 WIN MAG. (It was on sale for $899.) They have a Bergara 3-port brake on the shelf, or you can buy a 4-port online. I think I'll order a 4-port online; I'm in no rush. Thanks
For me the Little Ba$tard from APA is plenty of brake on an 8 pound 300WM rifle that ends up hitting the field at 9-9.5 pounds, it's a 3 port and I'd say the recoil is about like an 8 pound 243. I think the really efficient brakes need less brake but the downside is the blast coming back. Ports angled back are brutal. For a rifle that doesn't use a suppressor I would buy a Piercision Muscle brake, 4 port and very effective without the blast back on the shooter. It makes a difference not getting the concussion back on me, far more comfortable to shoot and recoil is tamed by a huge amount. The rifles I use suppressor on I have the Dead Air KeyMo brakes, 2 port, and they are plenty without the suppressor on 28 Nosler, 300WM and 300RUM and 10-ish pound ready to go rifles.
I think it depends with the port design. In Nathan's MB test with his beast brake, the 5-port performed better than the 4-port.
I would agree that each brake may yield different results. I would also venture to say that different caliber and/or load changes would also cause different results that could only be quantified by testing. Example: 300 win mag vs 6.5 creed or h1000 vs h4350…etc.
