brcfo_outdoors
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That is a linear compensator as opposed to a brake.
muzzle brake sound
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That is a linear compensator as opposed to a brake.
Thats for sure I was doing some load development going in and out of house doing it and didn't put muffs on one time and it got me good so if I can help my ears hunting, I want to do it.
I have seen that test before. It proves what most of us know- all muzzle brakes are loud. Do you wear hearing protection when you hunt? I just started, but wish I had a long time ago. Shop noise has damaged my hearing more than firearms I believe. I guess if I wasn't a tightwad I would just get a suppressor.
I have recently gone down that path ol red. I have a couple now and I love them you should try it!
cohunt
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That is correct- but most people still refer to them as a brake --- quite a few people refer to flash hiders as brakes too
Technically-- all are "muzzle devices"
heck-- people still call magazines clips too but we all know what they are referring to
At least it's not a "fully automatic semi-auto"
It is simple physics. The more forward the brakes are angled, the less "concusion" wave towards the shooter, and the less felt recoil reduction. The more rearward the angle, the more "concusion wave" towards the shooter and the more felt recoil reduction. It is a compromise, and You have to decide what is best for you.
I hunt with earplugs. On the range, I shoot with double ear protection. In the ear plugs and over the ear muffs. Trying to save what ever hearing I have left. 45 years ago in boot camp, we did not have ear protection.
I hunt with earplugs. On the range, I shoot with double ear protection. In the ear plugs and over the ear muffs. Trying to save what ever hearing I have left. 45 years ago in boot camp, we did not have ear protection.
No not hunting I have suppressors but don't use hunting I do a lot of walking it's thick were I hunt and having a suppressor on is a pia.
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Great info thanks
Yes, Sir, I wear hearing protection when I hunt. I also wear PPEs when working on household tools the generates high noise levels. I spent my 1st 10 years in the USAF at the flightline working on F-4s and A-10s generation and exposed to prolonged high dB noise levels 130 and up.
I have two MT made suppressors and they are a game changer.
I agree with this regarding the vias. I had one on a 9 pound 30 nosler and it was ljust a little short of comfortable from the bench but fine for the field.
Still too loud to shoot without protection for even one shot in the field. I carry ear plugs around my neck at all times a field. Even an unbraked rifle is harmful for you without protection.
Actually the simpler answer is NO also!
Huber brakes are much less noisy and work well. At the range they will blast the heck out of the guy next to you though. They are pretty ugly but I am happy with the ones I have. https://huberconcepts.com/product/square-brakes/
Reduces recoil and sound!! That's win win
