How much does a suppressor limit felt recoil vs a standard muzzle break?

[270quest]

I know this is a very subjective question, but is there a general number/percentage of recoil reduction using a suppressor instead of a muzzle brake? Obviously some suppressors probably limit recoil more than others but lets say the following:

You have a 9 pound rifle with a radial muzzle brake that is "suppossedly" suppose to limit felt recoil by 30%. You take that same rifle, unscrew the brake and put on say a lightweight 6-7" "hunting suppressor". Can you assume it's going to cut down felt recoil less, more, about the same of the brake?

The only rifles I shoot suppressed are 6.5 creed and less, so never had a need for a brake on those rifles to compare.

 

[Megalodon]

Less, and there's plenty of info about this out there if you search.

A suppressor will often change the impulse, versus a brake or bare muzzle, but won't reduce the recoil near as much as a break unless you use some of the newer braked suppressors.

 

[sniper20]

I would say the recoil would be a touch less, depending on the suppressor. I have 6.5 Creed and 6.5 PRC that I use a suppressor on. Both had big muzzle brakes on them before. I honestly would say a "normal" person would be hard pressed to feel the difference. Hunting, you won't tell a single bit other than sound.

So will it reduce recoil, I think so. Is it going to be significant; No. The sound suppression is the main reason, recoil reduction is a plus.

 

[Geewhiz]

Less, and there's plenty of info about this out there if you search.

A suppressor will often change the impulse, versus a brake or bare muzzle, but won't reduce the recoil near as much as a break unless you use some of the newer braked suppressors.

I agree with you but I also think that I shoot better with a suppressor over a brake due to the change in recoil impulse even if it doesn't technically reduce overall recoil as much.

 

[Eagle]

What about muzzle jump for spotting hits? Does a suppressor limit it as well as a brake? Seems like this would be correlated with felt recoil, so I would assume a suppressor doesn't do much in regards to reducing muzzle jump.

 

[hereinaz]

Suppressor is better than a radial brake. Less than an aggressive ported brake.

Recoil impulse is “longer” than a ported brake. The ported brake stops rearward motion effectively.

Brakes/suppressors work by the gasses pushing on the surfaces as the gas escapes. Because a suppressor is focused on slowing the gas as it expands, it’s not as efficient as a ported brake.

 

[parshal]

I have half a dozen suppressors including the new TB Magnus-k-rr which is their smallest can with a brake. It reduces recoil more than the R and S. It has noticeably more recoil than a brake on a 16 lbs. Creedmoor and 14 lbs. 65 PRC.

A brake has so much more recoil reduction and allows me to spot shots much easier.

 

[justin davis]

I think a big part of it for me is the sound. Might have more recoil with a suppressor than a brake, but with out the insane blast it’s much more pleasant. Doesn’t rattle your brain

 

[hereinaz]

I think a big part of it for me is the sound. Might have more recoil with a suppressor than a brake, but with out the insane blast it’s much more pleasant. Doesn’t rattle your brain

This is 100% true for me. I can build a position to get good recoil management, but I can’t stop the concussive blast from rattling my brain.

If you go to a match with lots of brakes, you realize quickly how much it smashes your brain.

 

[RockAndSage]

This is 100% true for me. I can build a position to get good recoil management, but I can’t stop the concussive blast from rattling my brain.

If you go to a match with lots of brakes, you realize quickly how much it smashes your brain.

Despite how effective they are, brakes are obnoxious as hell for anyone nearby. They're also a very good way to make a new shooter gun-shy, just by having them be nearby when someone else is shooting the braked gun. They have their place, but a suppressor is likely a much better option in the significant majority of situations. I absolutely will not hunt with a braked gun.

 

[wapitibob]

Not even close in comparison. 7stw with a 5 port brake has little recoil and comes straight back.
Enticer Lti suppressor has noticeably more recoil and the muzzle jumps a cpl inches high left at the shot.
The only reason it’s on this rifle is for sound reduction and I often remove it and replace with the brake when at the range.