Originally Posted by deadeyedan
Originally Posted by Ralphie
Have you shot a rifle with a brake?


Ralphie - Not looking for a pissing match just giving a guy a possible solution.

I make them, install them, and use them - about 35-40 a year go through my shop so yes, I do know a bit about the noise they make and I stated as much in my post.

As you said, some guys love them and some guys hate them (it's clear you are one of those "some guys hate them") but I have never had a single client come back and ask to take it off - not one! To me that attests to their effectiveness as well.

It WILL reduce the recoil down below the 30-06 level and it IS an option. The trade-off is increase noise - some are much worse than others in that respect.

Just another option - most of us like options.....


Hey no problem. Also when I asked if he had shot them I was asking the OP, not you.

I was only suggesting that the OP shoot a braked rifle first before committing to one. While they do a good job of reducing felt recoil, it isn't without a cost.

I do hate them, but I have no problem with others having them, unless I'm guiding them.