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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 28530" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>308 Hawg, the concussive force you describe can lead to permanent and serious injury to the shooter. That is one reason the militaries are getting rid of the 50cal for sniper use. Feedback from Canadian snipers in Afghanistan showed that they were getting beat up badly while keeping the peace.</p><p></p><p>All large case magnums with a muzzle brake will deliver more dB to the shooter and more muzzle blast. That is how they work. The more effective the brake, the more "impact" on the shooter.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I have gone to very heavy rifles and long barrels. I like this sport but I love me better. Get some 31dB Leightning ear muffs and 33dB earplugs (both by Howard Leight). Using both will really improve your shooting. No kidding. Getting rid of that boom will allow you to shoot much better. We all flinch so some degree and noise/concussion just makes it worse. It all adds to our perception of recoil.</p><p></p><p>Finris, not sure where you are but without licenses, etc, using a suppressor will get you in big criminal trouble.</p><p></p><p>PennMonty, you do not need to worry about the crown on a muzzle brake. The gap around the bullet and brake is too large. Just cleaned up on a lathe is fine.</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 28530, member: 8947"] 308 Hawg, the concussive force you describe can lead to permanent and serious injury to the shooter. That is one reason the militaries are getting rid of the 50cal for sniper use. Feedback from Canadian snipers in Afghanistan showed that they were getting beat up badly while keeping the peace. All large case magnums with a muzzle brake will deliver more dB to the shooter and more muzzle blast. That is how they work. The more effective the brake, the more "impact" on the shooter. Personally, I have gone to very heavy rifles and long barrels. I like this sport but I love me better. Get some 31dB Leightning ear muffs and 33dB earplugs (both by Howard Leight). Using both will really improve your shooting. No kidding. Getting rid of that boom will allow you to shoot much better. We all flinch so some degree and noise/concussion just makes it worse. It all adds to our perception of recoil. Finris, not sure where you are but without licenses, etc, using a suppressor will get you in big criminal trouble. PennMonty, you do not need to worry about the crown on a muzzle brake. The gap around the bullet and brake is too large. Just cleaned up on a lathe is fine. Jerry [/QUOTE]
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