muzzle brake sound
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Just looking for the less loud one.
Plus 1 here I own a couple of these.
I can and have swapped between factor Weatherby brakes and a Gentry on the same gun and the perceived amount of noise to the shooter is noticeably less. Same gun same ammo
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SEEMS GENTRY HAS GOOD WORD FROM ALL. THANKS
Hawkins side port, pva jetblast, pva jet 4, probably the radials. Conceptually you want the gas going out not back.
All are going to destroy your ears if you do it without ear pro
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Varmint Hunter
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If you are wearing quality hearing protection, then you might just as well use a brake that maximizes recoil reduction. What is the purpose of a "quieter" brake that is less efficient (or even inefficient) at recoil reduction?
I have a Vais on a rifle that was built before all of the advancements in brake design. It looks really nice on the rifle but it doesn't work nearly as well as a good side discharge brake. I also have the fake brake that Browning has put on many of their fine rifles. It's loud and barely reduces recoil. I showed it to a custom brake manufacturer who said, "I can't see how this would work at all".
The biggest downside to brakes on hunting rifles is that in the moment of truth, you've got to remember to put your hearing protection on. I fired my 338RUM, with PK brake, without any hearing protection when a bull moose walked out in front of me. The last thing on my mind was the hearing protection that was conveniently wrapped around my arm!! I paid the price for that mistake and it's much easier to make than you think.
I have a Vais on a rifle that was built before all of the advancements in brake design. It looks really nice on the rifle but it doesn't work nearly as well as a good side discharge brake. I also have the fake brake that Browning has put on many of their fine rifles. It's loud and barely reduces recoil. I showed it to a custom brake manufacturer who said, "I can't see how this would work at all".
The biggest downside to brakes on hunting rifles is that in the moment of truth, you've got to remember to put your hearing protection on. I fired my 338RUM, with PK brake, without any hearing protection when a bull moose walked out in front of me. The last thing on my mind was the hearing protection that was conveniently wrapped around my arm!! I paid the price for that mistake and it's much easier to make than you think.
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I personally like my Hawkins 3 port, it's not the best brake but I like a blended look and one nice thing about the "less loud" brakes with 90 degree ports or rear shield ports isn't just the sound but the concussion to your shooter/spotter. Some of the prs brakes made for all out recoil reduction feel like getting punched in the face concussion wise.
I once a guide curse at me over putting in ear pro. I still got my bull, and he didn't connect the dots when talking about his hearing damage from a previous clients braked rifle.
I once a guide curse at me over putting in ear pro. I still got my bull, and he didn't connect the dots when talking about his hearing damage from a previous clients braked rifle.
My latest MB to try.
Kiwi Greg
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No suppressors are "hearing safe" either, unless you use subsonic ammo
Obviously they are much quieter than a bare muzzle or muzzle brake, some more than others
Varmintnv
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Unfortunately, the Vais brake doesn't seem to be available. I read something about a lawsuit but can't recall the outcome. I tried to get a couple for my varmint rifles a bit over a year ago and could find nothing.
Turkeytider
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At the range, when the guy with a gun with a brake starts setting up in the station right next to me, my day is over. Physical pain is not my idea of a fun day!
Hope it works let us know
