In those situations, the muzzle is just a few inches off the ground and if any gas is redirected towards the ground … you’re going to be eating sand, grit, small insects, and whatever else isn’t bolted down. I think they realized how many long hours went into my test. Thanks for the kind words about my website. That and the shockwaves interacting with the ground might make a difference (may be they do, may be they dont). The included lock nut allows you to move the muzzle brake in and out on the muzzle to tune vibrational nodes. That was true for all of them except the Tubb Precision Muzzle Brake, which is only available in a 3/4×28 thread. This helps you put all those things into perspective. I have a special spot in my heart for the 270. There is more variance in muzzle velocity shot-to-shot than that, so it seems like we’d be in the noise. I’ve heard a lot of guys speculate, but I wanted to see the hard data. Is there any evidence that the improved harmonics of the rifle by adding a muzzle break have a positive impact on precision if you take the shooter out of the equation? I find myself constantly checking my 30P-1 suppressor to make sure it hasn’t come loose. I put a lot of effort into it. Just add an air compressor, blow gun, high-speed camera, and voila … new insight! The suggested elevation and windage adjustments were dead on. Pingback: Muzzle Break Test from PRB - Southern Shooters, Pingback: In the market for a muzzle break? Maybe if one created a hi-bypass situation that enclosed the trust-reduction blast as is done with jet engines . Maybe one day I can afford one! I used 4 rifles during testing, including a 6XC, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 Win, and 300 Norma Magnum. Gen 3 Brakes. His designs have inspired most of the models you see on the market, and he continues to come out with improved versions. Pingback: Which muzzle brake for my build? I have a heavy 223 that I don’t use a muzzle brake on, but all the others have one. I can’t decide between the Ultra-7 or Ultra-9. I had one of these in 30 caliber and 6.5mm. Thanks, Russell. Gen 2 Brakes. So it seems that the threads would have to be grossly out of alignment for a baffle strike to even be plausible. No measurements are required for these muzzle brakes. Cal Zant is the shooter/author behind PrecisionRifleBlog.com. I didn't think it made the gun much louder from my perspective, but I wasn't standing off to the side where it's supposed to be bad. Please share the website with your buddies at the range and on Facebook! You’ll likely be disappointed at the end of your hunt. I have shrewd on there now but realized there wasn’t much of a reduction and then I saw your site and it confirms it. For more details on this test, see the Staying On Target Post. One important aspect of a muzzle brake is helping the rifle stay on target. So I’m afraid I can’t give any recommendations for the kind that clamp around the barrel. But for this test, I narrowed my focus to allow me to more thoroughly test that range of calibers the majority of precision rifle shooters are interested in. I know being independent helps people trust my results, and trust is a big deal to me. In Hatcher's notes at Aberdeen proving ground they/he used the same system we did to test muzzle brakes for the government with unlimited funds at his disposable. Still, there’s no question that a good brake can reduce felt recoil up to 45%. The bullet can’t talk, so it cannot tell a lie. So I’m pressing that way! I’m glad you found my suggestions helpful. Theoretically, your idea about different harmonics (I don’t know if improved is the correct word), could have some impact. I am right there with you. And they seem to match my experience behind the rifle. What I do is build formulas that replicate the actual performance of the flight path of the bullet. Cal is a life-long learner, and loves to help others get into this sport he's so passionate about. Particularly for rifle owners who are looking for a proper muzzle brake, we have hand-picked some. That’s a great idea. Somebody might be able to make a small fortune once the science/engineering was nailed. Here are links to the others: Tags Alamo Four Star Alamo Four Star Muzzle Brake American Precision Arms APA Fat Bastard APA Little Bastard Badger Muzzle Brake Center Shot Rifles CSR Blast Tamer Muzzle Brake David Tubb Holland's Muzzle Brake Impact Precision JEC Customs JEC Muzzle Brake JP Muzzle Brake Muzzle Brake Reviews OPS Muzzle Brake Seekins Precision Shrewd Muzzle Brake Surefire Thunder Beast TriDelta Muzzle Brake Tubb Muzzle Brake West Texas Ordnance. The resulting photos can help us understand how the muzzle brake redirects gas. Hi, Have you seen these brakes from new Zealand and the comparison with other brakes? There may be other brands out there that are excellent, but those are the two I’d personally consider buying and what I’d recommend to family or friends. A muzzle brake is a great option for those looking to upgrade their 6.5 Creedmoor rifle by reducing recoil and improving shooting performance.The muzzle brake attaches to the end of the barrel of your rifle at the muzzle. Having said that, I’d be surprised if any of these brakes affected precision in any measurable way. Two different worlds for sure! Even if you can’t get it to be the same diameter as the barrel, I think it’d still look appropriate on it … and it would certainly help tame the recoil of 270. The brake that is “the best” for a heavy 6mm competition rifle, may not be “the best” for a lightweight, long-range, hunting rifle, and it may not be “the best” for a big tactical rifle chambered for a magnum cartridge. My next two would be the Impact Precision or APA 2nd gen. Again, another fantastic test. It seems to fit well in that post. Also, since it is made of stainless steel, it can combat extreme heat that might emanate from shooting. I do have a direct thread suppressor on order with the Silencer Shop in this thread pitch, but it doesn’t have a brake paired with it (obviously, since it’s a direct thread). I actually think this 3-part series m... Cal: Great question, Joe. I’ll paste their response. The item is the best 308 muzzle brake because of its small design and easy use with .308 cal ammunition. ———————— - Utah Wildlife Network, Pingback: How to measure the effectiveness of a muzzle brake? That’s why I was saying it was hard to just recommend one. I was targeting brakes for mid-sized cartridges with this test, and the 308 is the most popular mid-sized cartridge. I’m new to this site and am simply mind blow at you’re write ups. Align the muzzle brake with the barrel, and slide it on until it is flush with the starting of the first muzzle brake chamber (approx. For more info, check out. Just looking for the best 1/2×28 break to keep you on target and to see impact. At half of the price of your lowest priced test brake, builders on a budget may want this option. Thanks! - Page 2. I appreciate the hard work you put into this. There doesn’t seem to be many guys that take the same approach that I do, although I’m hoping that will change as my site gets more of a following. You bet, Beau! I know you don’t do this for praise but I hope you get enough from the community. Have you tried the Magneto Speed chronometer? Honestly, I’d been dreaming about doing this test for over a year. This can get very loud and uncomfortable for some, hence it’s advisable to shoot with good ear protection. You can certainly see which brakes have the potential for more ground disturbance pretty easily. That’s for the kind words. Just got to typing too fast! By spotting your bullet splash, you can fine-tune your elevation or windage adjustments with confidence. It was a lot of wasted time if I don’t get it into the hands of people like you that it can help. You are isolating your thread-specific dependency to a $100 part that isn’t regulated, and not the $1000 heavy-regulated suppressor. It’s pretty eye-opening. The 6.5mm brake was used for the 6mm cartridge in my tests. Your reply leads me to think its a very minor consideration and was not included because of the more relevant factors. Gen 1 Brakes. As soon as I have the cash, I’m going to get one. I’m sure there are others that could have or maybe even should have been included, but since I can’t test an infinite amount of muzzle brakes in my spare time … these are what I landed with. I have found myself using muzzle brakes in matches ever since I did all the brake tests. “Looks” just never seemed to help me get rounds on target. Remember that different brakes typically have distinct designs that usually deliver specific levels of recoil reduction. The dirtier the brake is the harder for it to get rid of the gas efficiently. That should get them in your hands faster, but because I’m still crunching all the data, creating the charts/graphics, and writing the content … there will be a week or two between each post. Cal is a life-long learner, and loves to help others get into this sport he's so passionate about. Thanks, Colin. Thanks for the encouragement. There is more variance in muzzle velocity shot-to-shot than that, so once again … we find ourselves in the noise. You never have to think about stuff like that. You can’t buy the brake in the color shown. So again from me, thank you. It seems everyone wishes I would have included their favorite brake … but there are literally 100s and maybe even 1000s of brake designs out there. I was trying to decide how much weight to put on each test, and finally decided to just ask you guys. I worked with a lot of sharp guys from several different industries to devise a test system, which directly measures recoil force at the butt of the rifle. I’ve got in the habit of doing that between each stage or string of fire, because if it comes even a little bit loose it will change your POI. Cal- Not trying to stress about deciding on a new brak . I included a few different variations of the Blast Tamer design, based on Jim’s recommendations. I assume this is the one you’re referring to: http://www.vuurwapenblog.com/uncategorized/ar-15-muzzle-device-comparison/? The Gen 1 is like most other brakes in this test, in that it must be “tuned” to a specific barrel or used with some kind of shim kit. The length does come into play, especially if the longer brake has more baffles or more surface area (like the Center Shot Rifle’s Blast Tamer models … the 30 caliber model I tested was longer and had 4 baffles, where the 6 and 6.5mm versions were shorter and just had 3 baffles). All jokes aside, if that stuff gets in your eyes, you’re not firing a follow-up shot. I guess it’s possible. They put thought into the design, but at the end of the day, many are just drilling holes in metal, then taking it to the range and asking each other “Well, you think that one was better?” There is virtually no data-driven aspect to design. He seems like a nice guy and was very helpful. So a brake might move your point but does this brake turn a .5 moa stick into a 1moa stick? To recap: If you’re looking for the overall best muzzle brake, then get Precision Armament Hypertap. My question: you’ve demonstrated that brakes help manage recoil and get one back on target quicker. I know they make an awesome chassis. Did you run into any issues with the loss of thread contact on the barrel causing misalignment? I did try to reach out to a couple other manufacturers like Vias Arms, but they weren’t interested in being in the test. Really, all of these are designed to be ideal for the 308. Or crowdfund your time, so that you could take non paid time off. it costs WAY more than it’s paid). What would be your “must read” sources in the LR world? Thanks for sharing, Greg. Plus the amount of force can exceed 1,000 pounds! The dark bar shows the starting price, the light green bar shows the highest price. But boy is it ugly. Sometimes we have to dance with the devil. Cal: Ha! But, I got it done! You’d be right around 143, about 30 dB reduction. . And I think you have a small typo at TT. That is quite significant and has allowed a lot of hunters and target shooters to extend their shooting pleasure. Dude, I do all this for free in my spare time. I took it to the range to test it out. I think this will give us at least a little insight into that area. David says that has been proven to enhance accuracy. Keep in mind this is a field test, not a laboratory test … and I’m not claiming it’s flawless. View All. So that is an example of why you’d see the lighter green bar on some of the brakes. Glad you’re finding it helpful. I used one this weekend to get on at 2228 yards with a 338 Lapua. It’ll be fun to see what comes out! Huge pain in the butt, and tough to get right. Gen 1 Brakes. Gen 3 Brakes. I’m not looking to turn this into a full-time job. Has any body used the micro FTE on a 10/22 benchrest That would get you to a standard thread for that caliber, so all that is left is finding a skinny brake that looks appropriate on your barrel. You could buy a brake for your Sako thread and put it on that rifle, and a different brake for other rifles … and the suppressor would work on all of them. It’s about striking the right balance for your application. It just didn’t seem like enough people would be interested in it to justify the time it’d take. This is not a muffler. Now the difference between 5″ and 7″ is HUGE. This brake requires gunsmithing, so you could bore it to any caliber you wanted. As you stated one would expect a correlation between recoil reduction and loudness. But it’s good to get the technicalities out of the way. JEC is back ordered. Thanks, Eric. Cal has an engineering background, unique data-driven approach, and the ability to present technical information in an unbiased and straight-forward fashion. I actually contacted that guy early on in the planning phases of this test. The recoil reduction is second to none. I bet those guys get caught up at some point, but that’s good to know for those reading now. I may actually tweak the chart when I get time to be a little more clear. It is easy to spot. Then you MUST check out the epic Muzzle Brake Test performed a few seasons back by PrecisionRifleBlog.com. This was an indoor 35 yard range. All muzzle brakes used by more than 2 of the top 50 shooters in the PRS are represented (see the data). The Shrewd certainly doesn’t perform in the same league as these other models. I appreciate the encouragement. But, his tests were focused on AR-15’s, which gets you into a different product. Very cool tests — thanks for publishing this. At this point, I’m still in the red (i.e. For me to be confident in accuracy results, I’d want to use a rail gun … and I don’t have one (yet). Scott. Hopefully this answers your question: The lighter green bars in the chart below indicate that model’s pricing may vary. Just a suggestion. bestregards. Vaughn’s research was primarily done at Sandia National Laboratories from 1959 to 1986 … and we’re still talking about it! Just need to publish the results at this point. I recommend a balanced approach by reading other reviews, talking to shooters with hands-on experience with the equipment, looking at what the experts are using, and considering a company’s reputation and longevity. . 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