Muzzle brake, are they worth it?

[trophyhunt]

One thing about my browning A bolt .300 win mag rifle that affects my shot is the kick.  My buddy put a brake on his .300 but I can't remember if it made a difference, but I do remember how unbelievably louder it made his rifle. Does a muzzle brake on a .300 win mag, make a big enough difference to have one installed?  Will you really notice that much less kick?

[zwickeyman]

I have a stock radial brake on my x bolt and makes a littel difference on recoil but not a lot. A directional brake tames recoil better though

[HUNT JR]

I have a side port brake on my 28 nosler. I've never shot it without break so i have no input on recoil. The nicest thing i have noticed is that it helps reduce muzzle jump as i have the screws on the top. It is really nice to be able to see where your shots are hitting through your scope.

[Buckmark]

It does tame recoil
I have a BAR in 300 win mag with the factory boss brake and it does not kick very hard but it is also what i consider to be on the heavy side for a rifle, it is loud and blows crap when in prone 
I also have a syn stocked stainless A Bolt in 7 win mag that is ported, tames the recoil and does not seem as loud as the BAR 

Just my opinion, if one needs a brake due to recoil one should buy a smaller caliber, if recoils bothers the shooter the extras noise and flash will as well... 

[Bob33]

A good brake will significantly reduce the recoil of a .30 caliber magnum. It will also significantly increase the decibel level.

[BNAElkhntr]

One thing about my browning A bolt .300 win mag rifle that affects my shot is the kick.  My buddy put a brake on his .300 but I can't remember if it made a difference, but I do remember how unbelievably louder it made his rifle. Does a muzzle brake on a .300 win mag, make a big enough difference to have one installed?  Will you really notice that much less kick?

Have him Unscrew it them shoot  have one on 300win mag recoil like 308
my 338 rem ultra mag recoils like a 300 win mag but with a helluva blast sideways

[trophyhunt]

He moved so meeting up w him will be hard, my biggest problem is "pulling" my shot. I'm not a bad shot, just killed my bear at 384 yards, but just can't seem to quit jerking the trigger.

[bullfisher]

You will definitely appreciate a brake on that thing.

[Bob33]

In my opinion there are better solutions to addressing a flinch than a muzzle brake. For one, many flinch as much or more from anticipation of the loud "bang" than the recoil. Adding a brake will only intensify that. 

[trophyhunt]

In my opinion there are better solutions to addressing a flinch than a muzzle brake. For one, many flinch as much or more from anticipation of the loud "bang" than the recoil. Adding a brake will only intensify that. 

You are probably right now that I think about it, I guess it's not the punch that gets me at all, it's definitely the bang.  A suppressor would probably be my solution more than anything, maybe they will come down in price someday. 

[huntnfmly]

You will notice a huge difference with a brake I had a Browning a bolt in .338 kicked like a mule had a brake put on and it didn't kick even close to what it did good pair of ear protection noise not an issue
Definitely worth it.

[jrebel]

Makes a significant enough difference that I won’t buy a magnum caliber without one.   I even put one on my kids 7-08 and it is a dream to shoot. 

[Magnum_Willys]

Makes a significant enough difference that I won’t buy a magnum caliber without one.   I even put one on my kids 7-08 and it is a dream to shoot. 

Me too! But with the short Ruger compact barrel it is the loudest rifle Ive shot and I shoot braked  Lapua, and 338-378 .

[BULLBLASTER]

Everything i have that i shoot any decent amount has a brake. 6mm bra to creedmoor to win mag. With my win mag it tames it enough that i can spot my hits while hunting. Pretty awesome watching the bullet impact in the scope.

[buckfvr]

 

Have brakes on .243, 6.5, and 7mm rem mag.  Love seeing the puff of dust, when that happens, and instantly knowing the shot is good.