cjl2010 Report post Posted July 25, 2017 That's valid. I always wear ear protection. Even my 6.5s have muzzle breaks. Nothing cooler than spotting hits at 100 yds 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rag Horn Report post Posted July 25, 2017 I have installed and tested a lot of muzzle-breaks. I feel they all are basically the same in terms of "felt recoil" reduction. Some definitely have engineered designed advantages. How the gas ports are shaped and where they are on the muzzle-break. However at the end of the day they all kind of the same. I would pick the one I could live with the way it looked. Most of them are UGLY. Also I think I would try hard to not put one on. I am a muzzle-break hater too. I would definitely upgrade my recoil pad and try to get the best fitting stock I could afford before a muzzle-break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted July 25, 2017 Recoil has never bothered me. I feel I have an advantage of a faster follow up due to less movement of the rifle. Sure I don't like being pounded so less recoil is an added benefit. Also, I shoot solo a lot so spotting my own shots saves a lot of time rather than rewatching shot through my phone skope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nw07heavy Report post Posted July 25, 2017 In you opinion, what would the best muzzle brake to purchase? Looking to put on a 300 wsm. Tikka. Want to see if my 12 year old could possibly use my rifle for her hunt this year. Thx northAZarcher, Since you definitely need the function of reduced recoil for your young shooter an effective muzzle brake will be needed. Not only will you enable confidence in the shooter but you will also reduce or eliminate impact of the scope eyepiece into the face. The most effective tested brakes will have rearward venting ports. Any brake necessitates excellent hearing protection, as do non-braked high power weapons if you don't want to lose hearing acuity. Check out the Terminator (NZ), Allen Painkiller, APS fat or little B*, Alamo, or Precision Armament M4-72. These are the brakes which will reduce recoil most since they apply reverse thrust, which is recoil braking (and are the most noisy) after the bullet leaves the barrel. Side venting brakes are a bit less effective in recoil reduction but will still greatly reduce recoil (and are a little bit quieter.) There are a lot of brake tests on the web, where you can get objective rather than subjective test data. I recently added a brake to my break action large caliber Encore handgun and find it far more enjoyable and easier to shoot accurately. Good luck with your kid's brake, and I hope it allows effective shooting of the .300 WSM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyFox Report post Posted July 25, 2017 I swear by Vais Brakes. I won't say I've shot them all, but I've shot a bunch, and for my $$$ it's a Vais. http://www.muzzlebrakes.com/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted July 26, 2017 The bad thing about Vias (I had a KDF which is very similar) is the downward facing ports. They blow dirt, dust, rocks, etc. right up into your optics and face when shooting prone or even sitting sometimes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buddydog Report post Posted July 26, 2017 Vais makes great brakes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azelkhunter2 Report post Posted July 26, 2017 I have a vais break I'd sell for 50.00 dollars. Dave 602-228-1719 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyFox Report post Posted July 26, 2017 I have a vais break I'd sell for 50.00 dollars. Dave 602-228-1719 What caliber? PM me, may be the easiest $50 you'll ever get on the 'net. (UNless you're Casey - he sells photos of himself for that on other web sites!!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZHunter1 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Ive shot alot of rifles but never have shot one with a brake don't know why? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
