Muzzle Brake

[Ndravetsky]

Any opinions on radial vs side port brakes? I have a Bergara carbon fiber barrel in 7mm prc with a factory radial brake. I’m curious if I’d notice any more recoil reduction or muzzle flip if I put on an area 419 hellfire match brake.

 

[gltaylor]

I use both styles. I never shoot prone, so radials are my personal favorite. No timing required (they vent 360 degrees rather than laterally). Radials are out if you shoot prone (unless you like to eat dust/grit blown up by muzzle blast). In my mind,at least, side ported have a bit more muzzle flip - unless you get one capable of drilling out top vents to reduce upward flip. Both work very well

 

[jrebel]

I’m a huge fan of side port brakes over radials. There is a great YouTube video that test a few of the top brakes…..take a look. I love my area 419 brakes. I’m gonna try one of the Apollo for my n tx rifle.

 

[Muddyboots]

J E Custom an old friend of everyone on LRH that passed during Covid did a great video on various brakes that I refer to at times. He was absolute wealth of knowledge and is still missed by so many.

 

[Muddyboots]

Post in thread 'Muzzle Break Question?'
https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/muzzle-break-question.173763/post-1218728

Another good read on brake design.

 

[BFD]

I think muzzle rise is mitigated with the blast only shooting out the side and top of the break, so I don't use radials. I notice this with an AR15 with standard flash hider that only has slits on tope and sides.

 

[OutdoorEdventure]

Hunting purpose, reduced recoil is the goal, radial work just fine. As stated above prone is not ideal. Side/top/ported can have controlled muzzle flip. I’ve used both. Hunting guns I’m fine with either. Long range guns get side / ported brakes to watch vapor trails if conditions allow. Or Hammer Trails if Steve ever sells those do gadget bottles.

 

[hand skills]

Here is a great article, somewhat dated at this point, but shows recoil recuction as it relates to sound signature;

Muzzle Brakes: Sound Test

I thought about these muzzle brake tests for over a year before I started this field test. We all kn...

precisionrifleblog.com

Couple of newer brakes out there are tunable, with holes in the top you can plug or vent to control muzzle rise;

MDT Comp Brake

mdttac.ca

Gen 3 Self Timing Muzzle Brakes

Gen 3 Self-Timing Muzzle Brakes At APA we are known for solving big recoil problems, not small ones. For years competitive shooters have asked us to develop a brake for the off-hand, run-and-gun, "Gas Gun" competitor. We found this little recoil problem was a little more dynamic than...

www.americanprecisionarms.com

 

[Ndravetsky]

I use both styles. I never shoot prone, so radials are my personal favorite. No timing required (they vent 360 degrees rather than laterally). Radials are out if you shoot prone (unless you like to eat dust/grit blown up by muzzle blast). In my mind,at least, side ported have a bit more muzzle flip - unless you get one capable of drilling out top vents to reduce upward flip. Both work very well

Thanks. I’m probably overthinking it. I’ve never had a really nice rifle until now. I’ve got it shooting pretty good. I’m just trying to think of ways to tighten my groups. I’m assuming its probably me though. I always get two holes touching and one that’s not. 1 inch overall at 200 yds which I’m happy with though.

 

[Ndravetsky]

J E Custom an old friend of everyone on LRH that passed during Covid did a great video on various brakes that I refer to at times. He was absolute wealth of knowledge and is still missed by so many.

Awesome video.

 

[HARPERC]

J E Custom an old friend of everyone on LRH that passed during Covid did a great video on various brakes that I refer to at times. He was absolute wealth of knowledge and is still missed by so many.

I looked briefly for these the other day, and then got side tracked.
Thank You!

 

[Ndravetsky]

I’m a huge fan of side port brakes over radials. There is a great YouTube video that test a few of the top brakes…..take a look. I love my area 419 brakes. I’m gonna try one of the Apollo for my n tx rifle.

Good video. My Bergara has the factory Omni brake. I’ve been eyeing that area 419 4 port brake.