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Muzzle break vs. Porting
« on: August 31, 2005, 05:45:53 AM »
I would like to have some recoil reduction work done on a couple of rifles. I am considering a Magnaport type system or a muzzle break from one of the many companies that do that today. Any opinions on which one and from which company/gunsmith?

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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2005, 04:44:25 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2005, 05:15:11 PM »
The cleanest installation is the magnaport system as it's just machined from the barrel itself.. They work and are not extremely noticeable,, until fired...  There are several brakes that purport to be quieter than another but if the brake works it will be noisy. It's the nature of the animal. Some of the best are the giant angled brakes used on the 50Browning rifles.  They have to work! but the blast is awesome indeed!  Some ranges have limited the firing of braked rifles. Local ranges have discussed some kind of controls but it has been averted.. I despise muzzle brakes and unless needed because a medical condition mandates reccomend they not be used.. If you wish one installed I strongly reccomend hearing protection be work at all times.. even in the field.
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2005, 06:15:50 PM »
I'd look at some of the recoil pads that are out there over porting and brakes. Some of the pads are remarkable in taming recoil. There is no free lunch on ports and brakes, they may save the shoulder but the ears (of the shooter and adjacent bystanders) take a huge hit in the process as many can attest.
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« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2005, 09:32:43 PM »
I've got to echo the other replys.  Please consider a pad or displacement recoil reducer before you go to a brake.
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« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2005, 02:40:11 AM »
Well, I did buy a slip on recoil pad to try that out while at the range. If it works well, I'll attach a nice one. Just putting it on while in the house, it seems to make the feel of the rifle a little strange. It puts the rifle a little further away from my body and changes the distance my eye is from the scope. I suppose I will have to adjust the scope rearward if I put a permanant pad on. Any comments/suggestions?

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