Least effective brake

[ohiohunter]

I am not a brake fan, but considering one on my next build. I want some of the advantages without the deafening shockwave as I'm not very likely to earplug, though I'll try. I want the majority of the blast to go about 35-60*, 0* being the bore. What are some things to consider?

 

[Rich Coyle]

Forward pointing ports and thick walls.

I used to make and test brakes for entertainment.

 

[jimbires]

a few years ago , I remember a company advertising their brake as a quiet brake . I can't remember their name or if it was a radial , or side port . I know this isn't much to go on .

 

[FEENIX]

a few years ago , I remember a company advertising their brake as a quiet brake . I can't remember their name or if it was a radial , or side port . I know this isn't much to go on .

The quiet brake is a radial brakes (holes all around like the Vais brake) made by Gentry (https://gentrycustom.com/) here in MT. There us nothing quiet about it. Radial brakes are the least effective brakes I have.

 

[Idaho Lefty]

a few years ago , I remember a company advertising their brake as a quiet brake . I can't remember their name or if it was a radial , or side port . I know this isn't much to go on .

I believe, Seekin's makes, a "Quiet" Brake,.. IIRC
I like Effective, 90* Ports with, Holes on Top,.. like, the Tubb brake.
Surprisingly, the Witt Machine, Clamp on's, work pretty good and not bad, in the "Noise" Dept, either !

 

[jimbires]

The quiet brake is a radial brakes (holes all around like the Vais brake) made by Gentry (https://gentrycustom.com/) here in MT. There us nothing quiet about it. Radial brakes are the least effective brakes I have.

"gentry " that's the one I was thinking of .

 

[FEENIX]

"gentry " that's the one I was thinking of.

I had one a few years ago and could not get rid of it fast enough. I have Vais brake also but not by choice; I got a very good deal on a rifle and it came with it.

 

[Slick8]

I'm running a vias radial on a 9 pound 30 nosler. From the field including prone its ample. From the bench where you're trying to dial in a load it's a handful.

I've shot a couple I'd magnum rifle with a harrels radial which rear angled ports. Much more effective with an increased muzzle blast as compared to the vias.

 

[jasent]

Can is best bet imo

 

[asd9055]

some useful information here

Muzzle Brake: Summary of Field Test Results

This post summarizes the eye-opening results for the massive muzzle brake field test I’ve worked on ...

precisionrifleblog.com

 

[ohiohunter]

Can is best bet imo

Definitely being considered. The smaller the better, weight is always a factor.

 

[FEENIX]

Can is best bet imo

I also have a can but the muzzle brake has better recoil reduction.

 

[jimbires]

another one you might want to check on is from muzzle brakes and more . I've read a couple of times he is making , or has made , a brake that is BR legal . the guys shooting beside a braked rifle get pounded by the blast . he has supposedly figured out a way to avoid this . he might have them listed on his website . this could be something like you're looking for .

 

[Zen Archery]

Least effective 1 port tank brakes.
Trust me you are gonna want ears after your first shot.
Even with a suppressor I wear ears. Sonic crack is loud enough to want protection.
Target shooting bench/prone don't need top port to keep muzzle down.
If hunting and will do quick follow up shots a few top ports are nice to drive muzzle down.