Barrel porting vs. muzzle break vs. suppressor ?

[cajun]

I would still wear hearing protection with a suppressed 300WM. In fact, the only time I dont wear hearing protection with a suppressor is when shooting subsonic loads, but I think I should even then

100%. But a 300 mag with a break may not be safe to shoot with only 29 db hearing protection. A suppressor and hearing protection is much better.

 

[asd9055]

100%. But a 300 mag with a break may not be safe to shoot with only 29 db hearing protection. A suppressor and hearing protection is much better.

Always wear double and shooting large caliber hand guns or magnum rifles. In ear and over ear. I want to save the little hearing I have left. And don't get me wrong. I like supressors. I need 2-3 more, then I am set

 

[FEENIX]

I spent my first 10 years in the USAF on the flightline working on F-4s and A-10s with long and constant exposure to noise levels above 140 dB esp., during sortie generation. Back then, all we had were foamies and headsets. The recommendation was to use both, but most only used one; some did not use any; I did both. Some of my friends that did not use the proper hearing protection had hearing loss/ear damage. My hearing was nearly the same as when I enlisted.

I wear protective gear (hearing protection, gloves, safety glasses - Mom nearly lost an eye chopping wood, etc.) at home, mowing, snow, and leaf blowing, and operating high noise level home tools and equipment.

 

[BillLarson]

My choice would be magna port.
less obtrusive
less weight
less money

 

[FEENIX]

My choice would be magna port.
less obtrusive
less weight
less money

You are correct, Sir! However, it is also less effective in felt recoil reduction. The velocity will also be less.



Muzzle brake ~cost is typically ~$100 for threading + cost of muzzle brake (<$50 and up). It boils down to personal preference and intended purpose. Cheers!

 

[Mark37082]

Options are great. Once you have Tinnitus like I have, options are minimal. Stubbornness and stupidity in my case were the cause. Thread the barrel and shoot suppressed with ear pro. Otherwise, run a brake with double ear pro.

 

[Chas1]

Once you install a good muzzle brake, you won't unscrew it.

 

[Morse Industries]

suppressors as much as I like them, they are a hassle for hunting. extra weight & extra length mainly. Also every single nice setup ive had a load worked up to sub .5moa @ 500+ on will shoot like **** with the can removed due to harmonic changes. so you might as well weld that suppressor on and commit to it 24/7 imo.
That said nothings as efficient in recoil reduction as a well designed brake

 

[Lenny Foffa]

My old Weatherby, in 300 Wby mag has a magna ported barrel. That was a big deal in 1976, Recoil reduction and Muzzle flip, is slightly reduced. See the two slots on either side of the front sight.

 

[billglausier]

So I am thinking about re-barreling one of my Ruger 77's to 300 Win. Mag. Since I am getting older, I also thought that should consider some kind of porting to mitigate some of the recoil. It would mostly be a hunting rifle although I would like to try some long range shooting as well.

What are the current ideas on porting vs. muzzle brakes vs. suppressors

I have a REM. 700 Sendero in 300WM. I had a brake put on it called "Fat Bastard". It tamed the recoil substantially; almost like a .243. I'm very happy with the set up but it does have a helluva muzzle blast. Anyone shooting without ear protection is a **** fool.

 

[RockyRandy]

I spent my first 10 years in the USAF on the flightline working on F-4s and A-10s with long and constant exposure to noise levels above 140 dB esp., during sortie generation. Back then, all we had were foamies and headsets. The recommendation was to use both, but most only used one; some did not use any; I did both. Some of my friends that did not use the proper hearing protection had hearing loss/ear damage. My hearing was nearly the same as when I enlisted.

I wear protective gear (hearing protection, gloves, safety glasses - Mom nearly lost an eye chopping wood, etc.) at home, mowing, snow, and leaf blowing, and operating high noise level home tools and equipment.

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Awesome info, Thanks for sharing.

 

[RockyRandy]

Once you install a good muzzle brake, you won't unscrew it.

Unless you are the guy next to you when you shoot it.

 

[highfinblue]

I tried a suppressor and was so impressed I bought two more. I still have some small rifles that are not threaded, but all my big game rifles are threaded, and I use the suppressor on all of them at all times. Certainly, they are awkward at times, my 28 Nosler has a 26" barrel so the suppressor makes for a really long set up, but I will take the awkward because of all the benefits, reduced recoil, reduced noise, and my accuracy on all three rifles improved suppressed.

 

[Cubbear]

So I am thinking about re-barreling one of my Ruger 77's to 300 Win. Mag. Since I am getting older, I also thought that should consider some kind of porting to mitigate some of the recoil. It would mostly be a hunting rifle although I would like to try some long range shooting as well.

What are the current ideas on porting vs. muzzle brakes vs. suppressors

I would consider a muzzle brake and add a suppressor simply cuz your rifle is going to be a hunting rifle primarily. Don't know what your state hunting laws are for suppression. At the long range skills screw on a suppressor and enjoy the best of both worlds.