It doesn’t matter how macho a person is, heavy-recoiling rifles can lead to accuracy issues for a shooter, and a muzzle brake unequivocally aids in accurate, consistent shooting. They are often used not to prevent painful recoil, but to reduce movement of the rifle upon firing, which allows the shooter to more easily spot his impacts and make adjustments if needed. I believe that another driver of muzzle brake popularity is tied to their use in PRS competition. Some of these cartridges would be horrendous to shoot without a brake, so having them come standard on these rifles is perfectly logical. 338 magnums have been a major driver of the trend. New, hot rod cartridges like the Nosler series 27, 28, and 30, the 300 PRC, and several of the. Muzzle brakes although not new at all, have seemingly become much more popular in recent years. ![]() I’m not passing judgement on the muzzle brake shooter (I have used brakes plenty) but I still mutter to myself just about every time I encounter another shooter with a brake at the range or in the field. I have a similar gut reaction as when someone fires up an old 2-stroke outboard on a quiet fishing hole (once you’ve become accustomed to a 4-stroke). ![]() The shooter is doing nothing wrong, really, he’s just banging away with a muzzle brake on his rifle. I can feel the concussion reverberating through the shooting range, even from several benches down. “Obnoxious,” I can’t help but think to myself. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs.
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