Post by: Andrew on June 17, 2013, 11:04:32 PM
Post by: rtspring on June 17, 2013, 11:09:16 PM
When shooting at an animal you wont even notice the diffrence in noise.
Rtspring
Post by: PNW_Hunter on June 17, 2013, 11:11:06 PM
I personally am 6'6" so I feel no need for a brake but it depends on your situation! :bfg:
Post by: coop2424 on June 17, 2013, 11:25:44 PM
This is very specific to your personal recoil tolerance; if your struggling to shoot it effectively then I'd say you should look into it. They do an excellent job of taking the recoil down though (have friend that shoots .300 RUM with a brake, but causes ear splitting noises)
I personally am 6'6" so I feel no need for a brake but it depends on your situation! :bfg:
I have one on my 338 and the recoil is about the same as my 243. I always wear ear protection and even if I was hunting with it I will have time to put ear protection on. I like to be able to shoot 20-30 rounds and really never feel it during shooting or later or start to develop a flinch because of the recoil. I would never shoot it without ear protection.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 18, 2013, 09:54:25 AM
Post by: 300rum on June 18, 2013, 10:05:12 AM
Post by: yorketransport on June 18, 2013, 07:20:18 PM
I've run rifles up to the 458 Lott and 416 Rigby and never felt a brake was necessary if you have the proper technique. Size has very little to do with it. I'm only 5' 7" and 140#. The wrong technique will guarantee a painful experience no matter what caliber you shoot. :twocents:
Andrew
Post by: dscubame on June 18, 2013, 07:22:56 PM
Post by: snowpack on June 18, 2013, 07:28:23 PM
For noise, they've done testing on brakes and only on some have they found a noticeable increase in decibels. Some are drilled to increase the impulse of the pressure wave so you get it over time (like millisecond), and a few are set up with certain loads to cancel out a portion of its own noise.
Post by: rtspring on June 18, 2013, 07:45:01 PM
I don't like brakes on hunting rifles. If you plan to shoot it a lot from the bench it may make sense, but if you just practice from field conditions (which is what I prefer to do with hunting guns) it won't be necessary. Just use a sand back or strap on recoil pad when shooting from the bench.
I've run rifles up to the 458 Lott and 416 Rigby and never felt a brake was necessary if you have the proper technique. Size has very little to do with it. I'm only 5' 7" and 140#. The wrong technique will guarantee a painful experience no matter what caliber you shoot. :twocents:
Andrew
Not to argue but, I promise you if you shot my 300 Rum 4 times in a row without a brake , your shoulder would be badly bruised! No matter technique you use!
Millions of people have Brakes installed, its not a macho thing on how much a guy can take! Its about being comfortable shooting a rifle! Kinda like a pad on a wooden chair. It just makes it better..
Post by: Biggerhammer on June 18, 2013, 08:21:13 PM
I have used many brakes over the years, for cartridges up to .375 bore I use Vais Arms. For cartridges larger than .375 and 300 brain bullets plus. I prefer a Muscle Brake by Center Shot Rifles.
A couple of my Muscle Muzzle brakes. One .458 diameter and one .338.
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Here's some of my Vais Arms brakes.
7mm
The smith did a exellent job fitting this one, easily removed and the seam is near perfection.
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This is a .458 Cal Harrell's muzzle brake, this style brake is better suited for the smaller diameter bullets. It did not reduce recoil very well with the .450 Ultra Magnum so I had a Muscle Brake installed.
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This is a Harrell's muzzle brake I had installed by Benchmark Barrels(Arlington WA) on a .375 Ultra Magnum XCR. I had them install the brake and fit a thread protector in case I chose not to use the brake.
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Another Vais Arms on a custom .375 Ultra Mag in a Mtn rifle stock. The 260gr Accubonds kill coyotes dead. :/
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Post by: mountainman on June 18, 2013, 08:46:55 PM
Post by: Rick on June 18, 2013, 08:53:22 PM
Post by: yorketransport on June 18, 2013, 08:59:17 PM
Not to argue but, I promise you if you shot my 300 Rum 4 times in a row without a brake , your shoulder would be badly bruised! No matter technique you use!
Millions of people have Brakes installed, its not a macho thing on how much a guy can take! Its about being comfortable shooting a rifle! Kinda like a pad on a wooden chair. It just makes it better..
I'm not against brakes, I have them on 2 handguns (300 Rum and 338/375 Ruger) and one rifle (375 Rum improved). These are dedicated long range guns though, so seeing hits is important.
And I had a 300 RUM rifle for about a year. I shot it quite frequently and would never have braked it. Sold it when I got the 300 Rum pistol.
Andrew
Post by: rtspring on June 18, 2013, 09:04:44 PM
Post by: cem3434 on June 18, 2013, 09:10:59 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on June 18, 2013, 09:22:13 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 18, 2013, 09:27:51 PM
Not to argue but, I promise you if you shot my 300 Rum 4 times in a row without a brake , your shoulder would be badly bruised! No matter technique you use!
Millions of people have Brakes installed, its not a macho thing on how much a guy can take! Its about being comfortable shooting a rifle! Kinda like a pad on a wooden chair. It just makes it better..
I'm not against brakes, I have them on 2 handguns (300 Rum and 338/375 Ruger) and one rifle (375 Rum improved). These are dedicated long range guns though, so seeing hits is important.
And I had a 300 RUM rifle for about a year. I shot it quite frequently and would never have braked it. Sold it when I got the 300 Rum pistol.
Andrew
Agree Yorkie. The brake comes of during hunting season. My go to hunter is a lightweight 300 ultra, and not being recoil sensitive, have never shot it with a brake. No problem putting 20 or more in a session. Brakes go back on when pinging long range targets so as to spot the hits!