Barrel porting vs. muzzle break vs. suppressor ?

[HunterMann]

So I am thinking about re-barreling one of my Ruger 77's to 300 Win. Mag. Since I am getting older, I also thought that should consider some kind of porting to mitigate some of the recoil. It would mostly be a hunting rifle although I would like to try some long range shooting as well.

What are the current ideas on porting vs. muzzle brakes vs. suppressors

 

[cajun]

Muzzle breaks and porting require hearing protection but are great for recoil. A suppressor helps on both fronts.

 

[Brad Quarnberg]

Breaks are great because, unless you have it permanently attached to the barrel you can remove them and put a thread protector on the barrel, or if you have the right suppressor, use a break that allows you to quick twist the suppressor on, so you get the best of both worlds.
Porting is an option that will work to reduce recoil, but it doesn't allow you any options.

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

I did Magna Porting, looks different, it might have taken 20% recoil reduced.
Muzzle Brake do the Best for recoil reduction. I believe everyone knows that muzzle brake are Load. So I won't mention it. I have Muzzle Brake on about everything I shoot. Have Fun Deciding.

 

[Rick Richard]

Muzzle brakes and ear plugs are like…..peas and carrots.

 

[akmtnhnt]

Just suppress it. Takes care of slightly less recoil than a good brake, but it also takes care of the concussive force a brake causes that is a major factor in people developing a flinch. It's not just pure recoil. Also that sound goes through the bones in your head/jaw and still causes hearing damage. Ear plugs can't do anything to stop it. If you go shoot it at the range a bunch, you'll go home with a headache.

Honestly I'd recommend going to 308win bare rifle before putting a brake on a 300winmag. I hate brakes so much.

 

[just_jon]

I had a number of magnum rifles and several pistols mag-na-ported back when brakes were not so prevalent. While porting did reduce recoil by maybe 20%, my goal was to reduce muzzle rise to allow for a quicker follow up shot. It does that in spades. Porting did not increase the noise level of my rifles.

After shooting rifles with brakes, I would not consider having a rifle ported. Then again, 40 years on, I'm more focused on recoil reduction and being able to call most of my shots.

 

[Huntnpack]

I Highly recommend a Suppressor.
Reduced: recoil, concussive effects, & noise.
Get the best you can afford.

I'd recommend a Dead Air Nomad or Nomad LTi
Add the e-brake.

 

[asd9055]

Muzzle breaks and porting require hearing protection but are great for recoil. A suppressor helps on both fronts.

I would still wear hearing protection with a suppressed 300WM. In fact, the only time I dont wear hearing protection with a suppressor is when shooting subsonic loads, but I think I should even then

 

[asd9055]

I had a number of magnum rifles and several pistols mag-na-ported back when brakes were not so prevalent. While porting did reduce recoil by maybe 20%, my goal was to reduce muzzle rise to allow for a quicker follow up shot. It does that in spades. Porting did not increase the noise level of my rifles.

After shooting rifles with brakes, I would not consider having a rifle ported. Then again, 40 years on, I'm more focused on recoil reduction and being able to call most of my shots.

A friend has a 375 H&H magnaported and I shot his. I like it. I chosed to put a bake on mine and kept the front iron sight. Magnaporting is permanent. Brakes are remvable. Suppressors are great, I have rifles with brakes from 22-250 to 375H&H. And suppressors for 556 and 300WBY. I can remove my brake any time and add the suppressor, Try some and decide.

 

[akmtnhnt]

I would still wear hearing protection with a suppressed 300WM. In fact, the only time I dont wear hearing protection with a suppressor is when shooting subsonic loads, but I think I should even then

I don't wear hearing protection hunting suppressed.

 

[asd9055]

I don't wear hearing protection hunting suppressed.

I didn't wear hunting unsuppressed, not did I know about hearing protection in bootcamp way back when. Sometimes the choice is ours, sometimes is not.

 

[DoneNOut]

I'd never port a barrel and loose the rifled length. Too many great breaks out there now.
As far as ears, I wear Sordin pro electronic muffs. They're great!

 

[FEENIX]

So I am thinking about re-barreling one of my Ruger 77's to 300 Win. Mag. Since I am getting older, I also thought that should consider some kind of porting to mitigate some of the recoil. It would mostly be a hunting rifle although I would like to try some long range shooting as well.

What are the current ideas on porting vs. muzzle brakes vs. suppressors

My take, in order of precedence:

1. Suppressor
2. Muzzle brake (no radial).

Wear hearing protection, regardless.