Precision Rifle Blogs Muzzle Brake Testing
I, for one, enjoy Precision Rifle Blog’s truly data-driven approach to everything they do. Their latest drive into the data is an epic breakdown of .30 cal muzzle brakes, rating them by 4 major criteria:
- Recoil reduction
- Ability to Stay On Target (Muzzle Deflection)
- Sound
- Ground Signature & Muzzle Blast
Across four rifles, the details are incredible, with PRB taking time to measure things fairly and appropriately (I have rarely seen a sound test outside of suppressors where an actual SPL meter was used). The ground siganture test is rather novel to, using baking soda and high-speed photography.
Click the photo below to be taken to the article. Its focused on bolt-action rifles, but its easy to see certain designs and traits that seem to typify the best brakes.
One of TFB's resident Jarheads, Nathan now works within the firearms industry. A consecutive Marine rifle and pistol expert, he enjoys local 3-gun, NFA, gunsmithing, MSR's, & high-speed gear. Nathan has traveled to over 30 countries working with US DoD & foreign MoDs.The above post is my opinion and does not reflect the views of any company or organization.
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Test needs a KAC MAMS
I have been testing a group of Compensators myself on the.308 platform , So far I have grown partial to Jerry Mculek's .30 Mic comp, On a 14.5" 1-10 twist Noveske .762 Nato stamped barrel. There is unnoticeable muzzle climb and sound disbursement is phenomenal. Just one shooter's/ Gun smith's opinion and maybe a test suggestion candidate for TFB.com in there quest of Recoil Compinsator data.