rem.xp100
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the best balance between recoil reduction and blast increase
Everyone seems to be hung up on the best recoil reduction but that is NOT what the OP asked for. He is looking for a compromise with noise and recoil.
the best balance between recoil reduction and blast increase
.That's really meant for semi-autos rather than bolt guns. Bolt guns should not have brakes with top ports, or if there are some they should be small and few.
Perhaps I'm missing something, but by the time the "unbalanced recoil forces" occur as a result of an asymmetrical break, isn't the bullet already well free of the barrel?RE:"Please explain the reason for no or small and few top ports on bolt guns"
More important for accuracy in a bolt gun is not adding to unbalanced recoil forces on the barrel, causing barrel whip.
Hence the statements about symmetrical side port as a preference.
You would think, but barrel harmonics(how it bends and whips while being fired) does indeed affect how the bullet exits....air in the barrel will be pushed out in front of the bullet...poorly designed ports will indeed add to bending force (and resulting end movement of barrel)Perhaps I'm missing something, but by the time the "unbalanced recoil forces" occur as a result of an asymmetrical break, isn't the bullet already well free of the barrel?
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Please explain the reason for no or small and few top ports on bolt guns
Perhaps I'm missing something, but by the time the "unbalanced recoil forces" occur as a result of an asymmetrical break, isn't the bullet already well free of the barrel?
The answer to his question is a suppressor.rem.xp100 said:Everyone seems to be hung up on the best recoil reduction but that is NOT what the OP asked for. He is looking for a compromise with noise and recoil.
yeah, a bit much on a hunting rifle, hence why I like the EFAB muzzle brakeThe silencerco anchor break on a harvester does exactly what you want. Other than that I have heard good things about the linear comps as far as reduced blast back at you and taking a little bit of the recoil down.
I am considering adding a brake to my 6.5 x 284 (used almost exclusively for hunting) and am wondering what you have found to provide the best balance between recoil reduction and blast increase. Thanks in advance for your helpful input as this is my first venture into using a brake. (Old dog; new trick; and all that)