Hi All,
Did some searching around, but noticed that my question was answered on a device by device or caliber by caliber basis. Thus, I thought posing the following as a way to have a conversation that aggregates this information into one place would be useful. If I missed a previous thread that has done this, apologies, please post a link.
Premise: Understanding that lower recoil tends to help us shoot better, with the "acceptable" upend of the recoil range being around 6.5 Creed (or about 12 ft/lbs +/-) with some others out there placing the ceiling at 308 win, both with a naked muzzle, what calibers start to become "viable" choices when recoil reduction devices are employed (i.e. muzzle brakes/suppressors)?
For example, one may be able to reduce a 6.5 prc recoil to creedmore levels.
Secondarily (and I understand that this is tough to answer as it varies from device to device), but how much should one expect (as a range) for muzzle brakes and suppressors to reduce recoil?
Third, rifle weight is of course a factor, so for the sake of conversation, we'll make rifle weight around 8.5 lbs +/-. Feel free to to make your own stipulation. In tandem with this, one could ask if rifle weight factors in more?
Background: This question popped into my head after shooting a 28 nosler the other day (Browning X-bolt with a brake), and frankly it was pretty docile from prone and the bench. This comes at a time when I'm looking to get into a tikka in the new year as well, fully intending on eventual suppression. Currently considering the aforementioned 6.5 PRC, specifically because of recoil reduction from a muzzle device. Additionally new to suppressors in general, so wanted to hear from both empirical and experience-based perspectives.
Thanks in advance,
Hal
Did some searching around, but noticed that my question was answered on a device by device or caliber by caliber basis. Thus, I thought posing the following as a way to have a conversation that aggregates this information into one place would be useful. If I missed a previous thread that has done this, apologies, please post a link.
Premise: Understanding that lower recoil tends to help us shoot better, with the "acceptable" upend of the recoil range being around 6.5 Creed (or about 12 ft/lbs +/-) with some others out there placing the ceiling at 308 win, both with a naked muzzle, what calibers start to become "viable" choices when recoil reduction devices are employed (i.e. muzzle brakes/suppressors)?
For example, one may be able to reduce a 6.5 prc recoil to creedmore levels.
Secondarily (and I understand that this is tough to answer as it varies from device to device), but how much should one expect (as a range) for muzzle brakes and suppressors to reduce recoil?
Third, rifle weight is of course a factor, so for the sake of conversation, we'll make rifle weight around 8.5 lbs +/-. Feel free to to make your own stipulation. In tandem with this, one could ask if rifle weight factors in more?
Background: This question popped into my head after shooting a 28 nosler the other day (Browning X-bolt with a brake), and frankly it was pretty docile from prone and the bench. This comes at a time when I'm looking to get into a tikka in the new year as well, fully intending on eventual suppression. Currently considering the aforementioned 6.5 PRC, specifically because of recoil reduction from a muzzle device. Additionally new to suppressors in general, so wanted to hear from both empirical and experience-based perspectives.
Thanks in advance,
Hal
