flash suppressor
01-24-2011, 05:14 AM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Virginia
Posts: 542
I assume by flash suppressor you are talking about a muzzle break? They do cut down on recoil, I do not know about velocity though. They GREATLY increase noise. If you use one for hunting, wear ear plugs or you will regret it.
I bought a Browning BAR 30-06 with the BOSS system, which is a muzzle break that adjusts in and out to tune the barrel for accuracy. The first time I shot a deer with it I felt like I had been at a rock concert. My ears rang for a while. I replaced the break with a solid piece and can now hear the action work and the ejected shell hit the ground below me. I will never use a muzzle break again for a hunting gun.
I bought a Browning BAR 30-06 with the BOSS system, which is a muzzle break that adjusts in and out to tune the barrel for accuracy. The first time I shot a deer with it I felt like I had been at a rock concert. My ears rang for a while. I replaced the break with a solid piece and can now hear the action work and the ejected shell hit the ground below me. I will never use a muzzle break again for a hunting gun.
01-24-2011, 06:35 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Idaho
Posts: 1,081
Exactly what ADVWannabee said, wear ear plugs if you go with a muzzle brake. I have a Marlin 1895G Guide Gun in 45-70 that is Mag-N-Ported, first time I shot it I thought I blew my right ear drum, my right ear rang for over a week. Needless to say I dont shoot it anymore, I bought a new 1895GS that is unported, it does kick harder but much more pleasurable to shoot, I can tolerate recoil better than muzzle blast.
