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Old 11-28-2017, 03:00 AM
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Im looking for muzzle brake suggestions. I've never installed one myself, but I'd like to reduce recoil and muzzle climb without being ridiculously loud. Have any of you installed a muzzle brake on the m&p 10 and have suggestions? So far the vg6 gamma looks interesting, but there are so many to choose from. Thanks in advance!
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I can’t help you with the noise.

Here is a link to one of the test series out there but it’s a bit old. It will give you a starting point though. I would suggest searching the internet and youtube for more recent reviews. I’m currently deployed, so I do not have my computer to share any other links I may otherwise have to share.

.308 Muzzle Brake Shootout! - YouTube


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Upon further reflection, linear brakes are supposed to be the most noise friendly towards those shooting around you. As far as how effective they are as brakes, I can’t tell you. I don’t remember seeing much on them in reviews, if at all. In any case, they would be something for you to look at since you have a noise direction concern.


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I have a Battlecomp BABC on my Big Smith. It's expensive, but it works well. It's what they call a compensator, which doesn't control recoil as well as a brake. Muzzle blast is a bit more than an A2 birdcage, but much softer than a brake. Either way, it's far better than the over-sized boat anchor S&W hangs from the muzzle.
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I have a Battlecomp BABC on my Big Smith. It's expensive, but it works well. It's what they call a compensator, which doesn't control recoil as well as a brake. Muzzle blast is a bit more than an A2 birdcage, but much softer than a brake. Either way, it's far better than the over-sized boat anchor S&W hangs from the muzzle.


Not saying you are incorrect because the muzzle device on the M&P10 is big compared to most modern day muzzle brakes, compensators, and flash suppressors. Traditionally, muzzle devices on .30/7.62 rifles have been big. Especially military rifles. I’m sure there was a reason. Old design? Improvement development? S&W wasn’t necessarily wrong, maybe behind the times but not wrong.


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The factory muzzle device weighs a solid 4 oz. That's a quarter of a pound! I'm glad to be rid of it!

The BABC only weighs a little over 2 oz, is a full inch shorter and does a much better job cutting down on muzzle rise. It is pricey, but I like it and I got a good deal on it.
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I’ll eventually get around to replacing mine for the same reasons of size and weight. I’m thinking of the Precision Armament M4-72 myself.


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I put a Spikes Tactical 308 Dynacomp on mine, like it a lot. Recoil is quite tame, almost 223/556 like. Muzzle climb is little and don't seem to have much in way of loudness.
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Why would you want to put a muzzle break on a M&P10? Not very much recoil there. Just practice more and you won't need it. Or trade in the gun for something that you can handle. Only thing a muzzle break is good for is holding pencils on your desk. Ever seen a muzzle brake on a 458 Lott or 505 Gibbs? Of course not! Those are bolt action guns that are very likely to be in rather dangerous situations where a fast second shot is needed. And they have serious recoil. If muzzle brakes are not used on those, why on earth would you think you need one on a 308?
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I think it’s more of a people not liking the looks of the factory flash hider more than concern over recoil.

Though for those looking at precision or long range shooting, anything they can do to improve the performance of the rifle is desired. Not to say one can’t do it with the rifle out of the box. There are videos of people hitting targets out to 700+ yards with a completely stock M&P10. For competitive shooters, fractions of an inch make a huge difference.

Prairie hunters also need to shoot farther because there is nothing to hide behind.

There are also those who have medical issues where recoil hurts and they still want to hunt and shoot.

Not all of us are woods hunters where a 100 yard shot is going to be the maximum range to be expected.


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Why would you want to put a muzzle break on a M&P10? Not very much recoil there. Just practice more and you won't need it. Or trade in the gun for something that you can handle. Only thing a muzzle break is good for is holding pencils on your desk. Ever seen a muzzle brake on a 458 Lott or 505 Gibbs? Of course not! Those are bolt action guns that are very likely to be in rather dangerous situations where a fast second shot is needed. And they have serious recoil. If muzzle brakes are not used on those, why on earth would you think you need one on a 308?
Your post is funny, good one. If you must know, I shoot with my wife and kids often and it will make it more enjoyable for them. Also, I would like the ability to keep the scope on target better for very fast follow up shots, and for shooting rapidly on the move. There are so many muzzle brakes on the market so there is a huge demand for a variety of reasons, FYI. Making the rifle better doesn't really impact my manliness, I'm pretty secure with it.
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Thanks everyone for your recommendations! I've got several others to check out now. If anyone else has other suggestions, keep 'em coming.
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