Looking for muzzle brake opinions

Gatorade · Jan 24, 2014

I've recently started shooting some local competitions, and I'd like to swap out my A2 birdcage for something that compensates a bit more, for faster followup shots. A friend recommended the Surefire SOCOM SFMB, but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with other products that are slightly less ridiculously expensive (Surefire makes nice stuff, but good Lord is it pricy). I'm willing to spend the money if it really makes a difference, but I don't want to throw it away unnecessarily.

The AAC Brakeout looks similar with flash hider prongs added to the tip, for $60 less than the Surefire. Has anyone tried that? Any other thoughts?

I don't need the ability to mount a suppressor (because I don't have one at the moment), but it's a nice feature in case I go that direction in the future.

Personal experiences only please - I've already heard about 3000 opinions from folks who want to tell me what to buy because they heard from a friend of a friend who read on some website that it's the best thing ever.

Thanks!

MichiganScott · Jan 24, 2014

Have you checked Brownell's? Their customers rate individual products.

MnWise · Jan 25, 2014

Lantac Dragon

First post here; but been reading for a while.

I've been researching some of the latest brakes too, and decided earlier this week on the Lantac Dragon. Arrived on Friday; shot about 500 rounds this afternoon; loved every shot. The reduction in recoil was simply amazing, and target re-acquisition was great. If there is anything "bad" you can say - and this depends on personal taste - it's REALLY loud, and will definitely cause a few people to look over at you in the indoor range.

JB4570 · Jan 26, 2014

I have Surefire MB556K on three carbines and have tried several in the past with other guys with various others, the Surefire kept the muzzle down the most.

I'm sure other company's out there have something similar, but for our group we all switched to SF.

There's a bunch to choose from, if you have the opportunity see if you can get a few guys at the range and compare, I can't remember the name of one but the brake cost over 400.00 and worked quite well but the SF was rite there with it.

Dino1 · Jan 26, 2014

Check out the Precision Armament AFAB Mini, very good reviews, and not as concussive as some of the others out on the market. I will post a review on mine very soon.

gunsandjeeps · Jan 26, 2014

Do a search on YouTube.

Plazzman · Jan 26, 2014

This is what I am using. Rainer Arms Tactical Compensator XTC. Works great for me. It was around 56.00 bucks.

WR Moore · Jan 27, 2014

Most brakes/comps greatly increase flash and blast. Depending upon your usage, that may not be a good thing.

You note you've just started shooting competition. There's a learning curve in competition and a tendency to try to gadget your way to competance. Frankly, your best use of the money would be for practice ammo. Possibly, some instuctional videos by well known shooters and/or some one on one coaching by some folks that do well in that type of competition. (and who aren't going to screw possible competition.) BTW, Julie Goloski (or Goloski-Golan) had some videos on the internet where she walked you through a course explaining how she set up and shot and then you got to see it actually done with glasses cam.

You're going to have to be extremely talented and practiced for the brake to make any measurable difference to you-if it ever does. Many shooters waste far more time by poor movement and reloading than you're going to save with a brake. Good coreography will save you far more time.

It's your money and choice.

Gatorade · Jan 29, 2014

I understand that equipment is a small piece of the puzzle when it comes to being a successful competitive shooter. I've been working on the other elements for about 2 years now, and I consider myself competent (though far from expert).
I ended up going with the BattleComp because it's supposed to be a great brake without too much increased noise, which was the major knock on the SureFire. Range test should be Saturday (though I'll be coming off a night shift, so I might not make it out). I'll post a review when I can.

naturally aspirated · Jan 29, 2014

/thread

Battlecomp 1.5

gunsandjeeps · Jan 30, 2014

Another Rainier Arms XTC user.

shawnfergie · Jan 30, 2014

I went cheap. Yankee Hill 5M1... 25 bucks. Primary Arms.
Midway has them in stock: Yankee Hill Machine Muzzle Brake Phantom 5M1 Aggressive 1/2-28 Thread

Plazzman · Jan 31, 2014

shawnfergie said:
I went cheap. Yankee Hill 5M1... 25 bucks. Primary Arms.
Midway has them in stock: Yankee Hill Machine Muzzle Brake Phantom 5M1 Aggressive 1/2-28 Thread

I guess they call it aggressive due to the mean looking spikes? Seems like they could do some serious damage to someone if it came down to it.

shawnfergie · Jan 31, 2014

The spikes are not really spikes, look sharp but not really. I wouldn't want to get hit with it but they did not have the smooth brake in stock. Both were the same price.

Rick_A · Jan 31, 2014

One of the most effective, and reasonably priced is the Mikulec.

I'm used a PWS FSC and a Smith comp as my needs are different.

The brake will help keep the sights on target. Being competitive in shooting sports is another thing altogether.

Ibmikey · Jan 31, 2014

I have a couple of the Ranier XTC and really like them.

RichardC · Jan 31, 2014

You might find this article informative:

AR-15 Muzzle Device Comparison « Vuurwapen Blog

KertP · Feb 1, 2014

Shrewd Muzzle Brake

I installed a Shrewd Muzzle Brake on my Remington R-25 in .308 Win. I didn't feel I needed the recoil compensation, but just thought the barrel looked too short. After taking it to the range and shooting several hundred rounds with the Shrewd Muzzle Brake installed, I am a believer. It makes shooting my R-25 like shooting a .22 Mag. The recoil reduction is amazing. May not look as sexy as one of the "tactical" muzzle brakes/flash hiders, but it simply works. I have since installed Shrewd Muzzle Brakes on two other rifles, both Ruger No.1's, one in .30-06 and one in .338 Win Mag. Tames the .30-06 like it is a .223, and the .338 Win Mag like it is a .270 Win. My wife can now handle that Ruger No. 1 in .338 Win Mag. If you want a photo of what it looks like on my R-25, let me know and I will take a photo and post it. Here is the Brownell's page for the muzzle brake.

MUZZLE BRAKE | Brownells

getoff · Feb 1, 2014

I love the PWS stuff. I run them on my ARs. The one with 4 prongs and lots of directional cuts is awesome. On my AR pistol I run a Viltor "Flaming Pig". Works great but a little heavy for competition.

matt03 · Feb 4, 2014

Effin-A Compensator from Ares Armor tames my 7.62X54 nicely.

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