I have been looking for a really good muzzle brake. I am not too concerned about much except how well it reduces climb. Noise and blast is not an issue. I was thinking of the BattleComp but I do not want to over look one that I did not think of.
Just for background it will go on an 18” chrome lined barrel that will have a high number of round going through it so I will need one that will last.
Thanks for the help.
Have you looked at: http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Rapid-Thread-Muzzle-Brake-Whisper-Suppressor/productinfo/SP-RTMB/.
At the end of the day, they all get compared to the A2, and people almost inevitably return to it. Just a thought. I was going to go BC, but I couldn’t justify the price for what you get compared to what was on it.
If you use the search button, you will find a bunch of threads on the subject.
In my opinion, it’s hard to beat the PWS FSC556 or the Surefire MB556K. I have used many breaks, and in my opinion, these two do the best job of reducing muzzle rise and felt recoil.
Just throwing this out there. I wonder if this sounds crazy…
Develop a dedicated Muzzle Brake device that attaches to a dedicated Flash Hider equipped with a QD mount ala Sound Suppressor. Anything like this out there? If not, could this work?
I have an AAC 51T Blackout Muzzle Brake on my precision AR. When firing unsupressed, the muzzle barely even jumps off the target. I like it so much, I plan to get one for a different rifle soon as well.
Maybe this would be an application that suits the giant JP tank brake?
I wouldn’t overlook some of the 3 gunner brakes either.
What kind of shooting are you going to be doing?
Rainier XTC fits the bill. I just range tested a couple weeks ago on another forum. I really liked it for staying on target… 60 bucks and 90 day money back guarantee. More noise and side flash but stays on target way better than the A2
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I will use it for Intermediate range (100 to 500 meters) all from a bipod. I do not know much about 3 gun stuff. I will have to look at them.
I use an AAC 51T brake on my SPR. I like it but this rifle will not be suppressed so I was looking at all of my options.
I was thinking about the AAC 5.56MM Muzzle Brake - SHORTY:
seen here:
https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=2744
Has anyone used one?
Thanks
I wouldn’t use an open brake off a bipod, too much blast and blows crap everywhere.
If you’re looking for the best pure brake—as opposed to a “tactical” brake like the BC—you probably want to look closely at what the 3-gunners are using. Those guys want the flattest shooting rifle they can get. This thread on the Enos forums could help with some options: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=182608&hl=muzzle%20brake
The Enos forums might also be a good place to find some used so you could play with a few and find the one you like, and then resell the ones you don’t.
Application?
What do you need it to do that an A2 doesn’t?
What negatives are you willing to accept?
I ask these things because you are indicating opposing applications.
Guns shot from close to the ground (bipod) are generally being used for mid to long-range stuff, and as noted above, the ports that effectively pull the gun away from you (braking) tend to push a lot of dirt/dust (depending on ground), that makes accurately self-spotting a bit more difficult.
Now, if the application is 3-gun/competitive “speed” shooting, the brake helps you push a lot of lead with decent precision primarily from the standing/moving position.
If the application is primarily precision, I would encourage you to first learn how to use (read load) a bipod, and see how much disturbance of the ground you see with your current setup.
Dudes have been shooting .308 through .338 bolt guns and self-spotting with a properly built position for a long time.
If you need more recoil dampening I would first experiment with an A5 type RE/spring/buffer. They do good work with absolutely no increase to the front blast that your rifle is putting off.
All that said, the most effective pure brake/comp is probably the Miculek. It will save you considerable cake compared to the devices that are also intended to be suppressor mounts.
A good example is the KAC MAMS. Very effective brake with less side/bottom blast than comparable devices, however, it is significantly more expensive due to the precision machining needed to make it an effective suppressor mount (the cost of machining all those little holes to mitigate blast and flash is also a factor of the price at the consumer level).
If signature reduction/blast mitigation/lateral shooter consideration are not factors, the big brakes with big chambers will do the most.
Griffin Armament M4SD II. Possibly better than a BC, and cheaper.
Agree with F2S 100%
The application is a Simi-LMG (or what it should have been). Large amounts of rounds as an area weapon. It is more of something that I have always wanted to build since I first fired a Colt (Canadian Diemaco) LMG. I hate the A2 and every thing about it. 18" barrel because I want a rifle length gas system with an A1 stock.
So I am looking for the most effective brake to put he most rounds on target in high volumes of fire.
For sustained automatic fire you need to drop the rate of fire to below 600 rounds per minute to optimize control. Muzzle devices don’t really work on high volume automatic fire.
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With that as the criteria, then my vote is Lantac Dragon. Here’s my review of it:
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I recently put one of these on my AR.
I was impressed especially with 5.56 pressure ammo.
I’ve got one of these and while I like it it will blind you in low light situations. It is a fire breather!
My favorite that I have tried is the Miculek brake. And for the cost its a great value.