Looking for muzzle brake opinions

[Gatorade]

Range report with Battlecomp (1.0): I like it. I can't compare it to any other compensator (because I haven't used any others), but compared to the A2 birdcage, muzzle rise and left-to-right movement (which was the biggest problem I had) are significantly reduced without any noticeable change in noise. That being said, I always plug-and-muff at the range, so there may have been increased noise that I just didn't notice. Point of impact on aimed 50 yard shots didn't change at all, and I can now shoot close-range (10 yards) reaction drill rapid double-taps with about 1" between the holes, which is much better than before.

All told, I'm quite happy with it. Could a cheaper comp have done the same thing? Maybe, but I can't speak about those. All I can say is I like this one.

 

[tulsamal]

I put a BattleComp on every new AR that comes here to live. I even put one on my Ruger Gunsite .308 bolt gun. Yes, I like them!

Gregg

 

[John F.]

A fellow I work with has a Battlecomp 1.0, and loves it. He let me shoot it, and I was impressed by the increase in controllability without the hideous apparent noise increase so often found on other brakes. He's now added them to 3 rifles -- at their significant cost, I think that says a lot. Like others here, I don't have a lot of experience with different brakes, but did like the feel of the AR carbine with Battlecomp vs. one without. Hope this helps!
John

 

[Para4T5]

Muzzle Brake

I use a Mikulek comp on my AR. It is extremely effective and is in the $50 range at most online suppliers. I am a right handed shooter so I have mine clocked at about 1 o'clock and have very little muzzle rise, more like a 22 than a 223.
The only draw back to it is that it is loud out to the sides but is hardly noticeable to the shooter. I am an Action shooting Range Officer and stay well behind comped guns due to the excessive noise. Installation is easy and gives you a gun that is much faster handling. Why spend hundreds when you can have an extremely effective comp at a reasonable price.

 

[idlethunder]

Love my Rainier Arms XTC

 

[ReverendOD]

I ordered a Effin-A from Aries Armor. Can't wait to try it out.

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[78Staff]

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

Agree, seems like the Mikulec gets good reviews across the board for a lower cost brake, albeit with a substantial increase in noise and sideways blast.

The BattleComp is probably the Cadillac of brakes, at roughly 3-4x the cost.

 

[Dino1]

Agree, seems like the Mikulec gets good reviews across the board for a lower cost brake, albeit with a substantial increase in noise and sideways blast.

The BattleComp is probably the Cadillac of brakes, at roughly 3-4x the cost.

Then you need to try an AFAB mini, or a Lantac Dragon. Both are great breaks for the money, and worth every bit of it.
A battle comp is not bad, but my opinion is it has been outdone with the aforementioned. The Battle comp will blast you and your neighbors away with percussion. It does the job well in controlling muzzle rise to a degree, almost to good to the point on some rifles it will fall out lower from the sight picture. But damn that sucker is loud.

 

[Dikinalaska]

You might find this article informative:

AR-15 Muzzle Device Comparison « Vuurwapen Blog

I was going to post this link, glad somebody else has seen it. The results are pretty surprising.


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[PAPS94]

LANTAC Dragon ?!

 

[brettskywalker]

Matte stainless. Couldnt find any1 that had black. Can always paint it later

 

[robkarrob]

Muzzle brakes can do different things. Most people think they are used to eliminate muzzle rise. Yes they do that but others are designed to reduce recoil, or a combination of controlling rise and recoil. Those that help reduce recoil, direct muzzle blast a little rearward. This offsets recoil, especially on higher powered rifles. However the old saying, "with every action, there is a reaction". So with recoil reduction, there is a considerable increase to sound levels and percussion. Since the muzzle blast is directed a little rearward, so is the sound. The shooter gets some of the extra sound, but anyone standing close to the side of the shooter, gets the majority of the sound and blast percussion.

I use a LaRue Tactical SJC Titan Compensator on my AR10 rifle, and the sound and percussion is bad, for anyone close to me. However the brake works great by reducing felt recoil and muzzle rise. I can fire it "full auto" with my SlideFire stock, and the muzzle is rock solid, and the recoil is reduced substantially, to about the same as a normal .223 rifle.


Bob

 

[BadKarmaZeroSix]

AAC has the 51T series Flash-hider and brakes for both 5.56 and 7.62...iv used the 7.62 brake on my 300 Blackout and love it...also like the Lantac...both perform great

 

[66snub]

I have the Troy Industries Medieval muzzle brake on my duty rifle. It is an excellent piece and runs about $45. Here's the link,

https://troyind.com/products/medieval-muzzle-brake-556