I'm having a 6.5PRC built for hunting in Montana. My gunsmith asked if I wanted a muzzle brake or not? He suggested a Kampfeld muzzle brake. Any comments out there by 6.5PRC users whether you'd suggest one for hunting? Thanks.
Does the 6.5PRC need a Muzzle Brake?
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cohunt
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muzzle brakes are dependent upon the user-- the gun doesnt need them to shoot, but the user may want one if he isn't happy with the recoil--its all subjective and up to you
Orange Dust
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The biggest advantage to them is it makes it easier to spot your own shots. Important to me. Recoil is not the issue for most of us with a cartridge like that. Nothing wrong with lessening it though.
Plinker147
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It's not needed. But it is nice to tame muzzle jump as much as possible. I've grown to like them on all of my rifles so I would recommend it.
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I would echo what others are saying. It totally depends on the shooter. To me the 6.5prc recoils like a moderate 308 or 270 load (not a stout load). When I shoot mine with a brake, it feels even less recoil than a 243. Do you need one? No not really but it definitely is nice and you can see your shots hit which is also nice.
keithcandler
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I shoot much more accurately with brakes. If you shoot laying on the ground, the side discharge brake made by this guy is $45, and very very effective: Bostrum
I use electronic ear muffs in the field and on the range. Hear the hunt!
I use electronic ear muffs in the field and on the range. Hear the hunt!
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The worst part with a brake is the noise it produces and you will cause severe damage to your hearing without using ear protection. If possible, purchase a suppressor and all will be eliminated. I don't think my PRC is bad but I have a longer barrel than the normal 22"-24" most are using. This gives me more speed and I can shoot it inside of a dime at 200 yards with the proper rests.
Let me suggest what another person has said and if you have a brake installed, buy a side discharging one. Easier on a prone position and saves the paint job on the hood of your vehicle.
Let me suggest what another person has said and if you have a brake installed, buy a side discharging one. Easier on a prone position and saves the paint job on the hood of your vehicle.
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alf
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Personally, I despise brakes.
And no, a PRC doesn't need one.
And no, a PRC doesn't need one.
cohunt
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That whole hearing safe thing is bunk--- firearms are not hearing safe with brakes, without brakes or with suppressors -- unless you can get your rifle under 85db it's not hearing safe so you should always wear hearing protection
Isn't that exactly what I said? Where did you find anyone saying a brake was safe to use without hearing protection?...
But I can get to 73db using my suppressor. Still, I always use hearing protection when shooting.
Jerry M
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Beside your ears, also think of your spotter: dust, leaves, and crap blown in their faces if too close when shooting prone. Short answer: no.
Good Luck
Jerry
Good Luck
Jerry
cohunt
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With subsonic ammo I assume--- I've not seen any suppressed rifles shooting supersonic ammo that gets near hearing safe...that's what gets me, people think suppressors make their rifles hearing safe , very few do so...they will find out in 10 years or so that suppressors dont replace hearing protection.
Most suppressors cut the db by around 30, supersonic ammo in a rifle runs around 160 or more db....if you are lucky you might get supersonic ammo down into the 120 range but that's about it
https://www.silencercentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Silencer_Sound_Comparsion_chart.pdf
osha requires hearing protection when sustained levels reach 85db--now those cci quiet ammo are listed as 68 db (from a rifle) so those are ok
