Suggestions on which muzzle break to purchase

[Odin'sEyE]

Hello all Merry Christmas Eve! New to this Forum and really enjoying all the helpful info posted. I just purchased a Tikka T3x roughtech in .308 this will be used for backcountry hunting. I plan to upgrade & build as I go such as PR Stock / MT bottom plate / Proof Research Carbon barrel. I'm reaching out to yall to get some suggestions on a good muzzle break for this build, after reading some posts here I have found the ones that are sold here Rokslide Breaks (on the site) & Muzzlebrakes & More . Looking to see if any of ya had any experience with these good or bad and also if there are any other suggestions would apricate your input. I was thinking a Ti for weight and Self timed so I don't have to get it tuned. Thank you all for your time and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas Thx for your time

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[wpeach1912]

Thunderbeast Magnus-S-RR or some other form of a braked suppressor if legal in your state. Otherwise something like the PVA jetblast ultralight is nice since it doesn’t push concussion backwards as bad as something like the 419 hellfire.

 

[WeiserBucks]

The best muzzle brake available is called a suppressor.

 

[Jimbee]

Look into CF barrels before spending the extra money for one.

 

[Odin'sEyE]

Thunderbeast Magnus-S-RR or some other form of a braked suppressor if legal in your state. Otherwise something like the PVA jetblast ultralight is nice since it doesn’t push concussion backwards as bad as something like the 419 hellfire.

I wish I could run a Suppressor but I live in CA..... enough said I'm sure
I do like the weight and price point of the Jetblast ultralight that definitely is catching my eye!

 

[MTlan66]

The only break I am familiar with is the Heartbreaker from Timber Creek. Not titanium, and not self timing, but it does an amazing job on taming the recoil. Greatly reduces muzzle rise, and doesn’t blow up much dust, if shooting prone on bare dirt. I think they were about $55 at my LGS.

 

[wind gypsy]

I do like the PVA jet blast a bit more than the hellfire/apa bastards/mbm ect on the concussive noise front. If you must be a heathen, that’s a decent choice.

 

[Alpha Echo]

I do like the PVA jet blast a bit more than the hellfire/apa bastards/mbm ect on the concussive noise front. If you must be a heathen, that’s a decent choice.

None of us are heathens by choice. I stand with my California brother here in NY. I pray I don't get banned, especially on Christmas, but I will state that as brothers in free states we need your support in making our voices heard frequently that the NFA is unconstitutional, until it is struck down--only then will those of us in these states stand a chance at getting our rights to suppressors reinstated through the court system. I'm currently running bare muzzle because I can't stand brakes and I can't legally run suppressors.

 

[Odin'sEyE]

I really like the PVA jetblast ultralight for the price to weight ratio so far this seems to be the route I'll be going with. Thx for the suggestions and I apricate all the input this will be my first build so I'm leaning as I go and been doing a lot of youtube research as well as here on the form

 

[JDMBEND]

SRS makes nice brakes. Preece Precision brakes also do a good job, expensive, but pretty much eliminate recoil on 6mm’s.

 

[Alpha Echo]

Ive actually been toying with the idea of an SME that is non NFA. Doesn't do anything for recoil but on a 223 might serve me during practice in NY.

 

[Brock63]

I am using a brake from Muzzle Brakes and More (Nathan) ....I got one of his Beast CF II 4 ports. Outstanding fit and finish and works as he claims....and shows on his videos. Definitely worth a look. I put one on my Bergara B14 Crest in 6.5 PRC as hate the omni directional brakes that throw dust and stuff all over when prone. Definite reduction in blast from ground debris and in muzzle jump as well.

 

[bojangles808]

I do like the PVA jet blast a bit more than the hellfire/apa bastards/mbm ect on the concussive noise front. If you must be a heathen, that’s a decent choice.

X2

 

[AKM]

About 3500 rounds through an APA Little Bastard. Minimal dust/dirt Self-timing. Probably named that by the designers shooting buddies beside him. Uncivilized.

 

[Alpha Echo]

About 3500 rounds through an APA Little Bastard. Minimal dust/dirt Self-timing. Probably named that by the designers shooting buddies beside him. Uncivilized.

I've got a little bastard as well, and can attest to the barbarism. Even as the shooter, I definitely feel more blast/concussion than bare muzzle. I apologize to neighbors at the range whenever I use it. Sounds like the PVA might be the way to go for least amount of increased concussion?