Muzzle Brake For Hunting | Is it any good?

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Muzzle Brake For Hunting | Is it any good?
In this video we go over muzzle brake vs no muzzle brake for hunting. We go over the pro's and con's of having a muzzle brake. Should you use a muzzle brake for hunting? We answer that question in this video. Hope you enjoy this video and subscribe.
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@rockylavigna5977 Жыл бұрын

This video absolutely covered this subject. Never thought I would recommend a brake however when shooting big bore Weatherbys with light synthectic stocks a muzzle brake helps me become a better shooter, no doubt. Nice Video

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@williamchristy3063 2 жыл бұрын

An aging hunter, I hunt with a muzzle break on my 30-06 to reduce recoil. I use electronic ear muffs allowing me to hear normally until I shoot. This combination works fine for me. I wear my ear muffs clamped on my head until I chamber a round. As a practiced routine, I immediately put my ear protection on after I chamber a round placing my rifle safety on. I am then ready for a final stock. I don't take sudden snap shots when spooking game, ... the mistake of blindly spooking game is my mistake.

@aoeulhs 2 жыл бұрын

William -- I'm in the same boat as you; my shoulder can get pretty sore pretty quick shooting 30 06. I just bought my first muzzle brake. I have electronic ear muffs and I don't quite understand your post. It sounds like you wear electronic ear muffs till you chamber a round then take them off and put on something else? Forgetting about chambering rounds, do you mean to say that when firing you have your electronic ear muffs on over other ear protection (like ear plugs)?

@gascheck8151 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat as you. Have you noticed how keen your eyesight has become when hunting…?? If your hearing goes down your eyes take over. When I was in my teens and early years I relied on hearing to detect game. Now my eyesight is my detector. Good 👍🏻 hunting.

@troyus111 2 жыл бұрын

@@aoeulhs na he has them clamped on his head. So they are sitting up high and not over his ears. When he wants to take a shot he moves them down over his eara

@antoniorobles3498 2 жыл бұрын

@@troyus111 exactly 💯

@moefritz9568 2 жыл бұрын

@@troyus111 Still doesn't make sense, the ear muffs you can hear normal (sometimes better) until there is a loud noise, so no point in taking them off.

@robertjackson1407 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@terrystill30 3 жыл бұрын

I use a muzzle brake for muzzle control, I also carry a 15lb rifle for that reason, I can see my fall of shot and impact point almost instantly, the only problem is that you WILL be wearing comtacs, and you will only have one shot every few hours

@jesperkofoed5712 3 жыл бұрын

I hunt with a muzzle brake on my .308, but use electronic hearing protection with it. I do have a silencer for the rifle, but its to bulky and heavy for hunting in my opinion.

@outdoors4life884 Жыл бұрын

I grew up shooting before muzzle brakes shoot once and done if you can’t handle recoil sighting it in drop down a caliber and shoot something you are comfortable with

@wernervoss6357 Жыл бұрын

@@outdoors4life884 It's not really about being uncomfortable. My first three rifles were a Marlin .45-70, an Interarms Mark X in .375 H&H, and a Mosin m44 (all three of which I wish I still had). And yet...I have a muzzle brake on a 5.56. Shooting with big recoil is fun, but shooting with no recoil is also fun and more effective.

@darvinclement3250 2 жыл бұрын

I just put a sandbag between the rifle and my shoulder when shooting my 338 Win Mag off the bench. I don't notice the recoil when I'm hunting. The blast from a braked rifle is way worse for me than recoil from an un-braked gun. Different strokes and all that.

@langleyj8199 3 жыл бұрын

I see for long range hunting, or in my case, my light 16 inch barrel 308, it cuts down on recoil.

@santafecanon Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative review. My take is this. Get your gun up and shoot. Muz brake or no muz brake, just get out there and shoot. Get good beyond the fixed shoot range and into field. Get the gun fast up and shoot over and over.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Yes

@gascheck8151 3 жыл бұрын

I like a brake as I’m 72 yrs and everytime I shoot my large bore rifles it off to the Dentist for dental repairs. I’ve shot fillings out like crazy. $200.00 per range trip is an expensive outing. If you love shooting DO NOT get dental implants. You will be sorry you did. The things that come with age is a piss off.

@Bullets4Bucks 3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@johnlogan1179 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 72. Agree !

@EDCIndiana 2 жыл бұрын

Much respect 👍🇺🇲

@FierceMouse 2 жыл бұрын

I know you weren't trying to be funny, but this made me laugh. When I bought my AR15, my dear father said, "5.56 is my wife's round. Men shoot .308." He loved his .338 Lapua

@Joe-lk6oc 3 жыл бұрын

On a hunting rifle, I HATE muzzle brakes with a passion!!!!!! Brakes are fine for AR and AK, but not on a hunting rig.

@johnlogan1179 2 жыл бұрын

Brakes on ARs, not on hunting rifles.

@EDCIndiana 2 жыл бұрын

Why? I'm a noob to hunting & ARs. I'm genuinely curious, not being a troll.

@theAV8R Жыл бұрын

@@EDCIndiana I know its been a while since you asked, but the reasoning is that with an AR, users typically have several follow-up shots , therefore really getting the benefit of staying on target. When hunting, it's usually one shot, and follow-up shots, if any, have more time between them. The main reason to brake a hunting rifle is if you need one for long days at the range due to pain, then those folks should continue to use their familiar configuration in the field.

@tammyfuller8827 2 ай бұрын

What caliber of ar are you shooting.

@charlesmorgan1879 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I haven't shot with a muzzle break yet but I just got a Ruger American Predator 308 that came with it. I will be looking forward to sighting mine & checking for videos on subject. Thanks

@Bullets4Bucks 3 жыл бұрын

No problem

@billywaltman3206 2 жыл бұрын

Get one it works amazing for shooting quick at wounded game I had to shoot at a bear that got hit by another hunter this year it made a huge difference on getting that bear and not getting the bear also if u have new or smaller hunters it’s nice for them

@whiteyfisk9769 11 ай бұрын

If you need a muzzle brake on a 308 then maybe you shouldnt shoot anything over a BB gun

@chadkauffman2744 Жыл бұрын

Quick question. I have a savage ultralite 110 in a 308. What muzzle break would you recommend to reduce recoil? Are all muzzle breaks super loud? I have a guy wanting to trade me for a 6.5 Creedmore stalker xbolt. Your thoughts?

@whiteyfisk9769 11 ай бұрын

If you need a brake on a 308, then i think you should trade it off for a BB gun and also take up figure skating.

@captainjoesanglingadventur4894 Жыл бұрын

I put one on my 06 and love it, it does aid in muzzle rise as well as giving one the ability yo stay on target for a follow up shot if needed when getting stamped. I also have a set of Walkers Game ear plugs, same thing as the muffs just Much Smaller and as far as people complaining about the report I cant remember that last time I had someone sitting next to me in a deer stand. Just purchased a 7mm Mag and have Every intention of breaking it also for a trip out West next season

@shaunsian4784 4 ай бұрын

I just picked up a CVA Scout single shot chambered in 444 Marlin and it came with a factory installed muzzle break but I took it off

@michaellewis5624 3 ай бұрын

I'm 6'5" 290lbs so I don't mind recoil. But I have found on some rifles i get better accuracy without a muzzle break. Some are better. We just have to try and see what works best.

@shanegibb997 3 жыл бұрын

When you hunt with a brake on your rifle , do you wear any sought of hearing protection ? I cant hunt properly myself wearing hearing protection ....

@Bullets4Bucks 3 жыл бұрын

I usually forget but i should lol

@johnlogan1179 2 жыл бұрын

Electronic muffs, can hear Real Good !!

@TerryLee04950 5 ай бұрын

@@Bullets4BucksI have used them for many years. First time was on my 45/70 lever gun. Never really noticed the sound when shooting game. Although some indoor ranges won’t allow them. Now at 72 I still use them on most of my guns. Wear hearing protection. I didn’t for years now I need hearing aids in both ears.

@rourke4325 Жыл бұрын

I’ll be hunting with a 6.5 creedmor this year. Is it necessary to try a muzzle brake? It hardly kicks compared to the 12 gauge slugs I’m used to but want to be as accurate as possible on the mountain

@whiteyfisk9769 11 ай бұрын

No, unless you are a very small effeminate child, you most definitely dont need a brake on anything smaller than a 300 win mag

@lavanice Жыл бұрын

I always against muzzle break till i get new rifle with factory muzzle break. Now I am getting muzzle Break install in most of my rifle

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Yup then get suppressors

@Hondayo77 2 жыл бұрын

when you hunt do you shoot your braked rifles without ear protection?

@Bullets4Bucks 2 жыл бұрын

Yes but I should not

@col.cottonhill6655 3 жыл бұрын

I like muzzle breaks because they look cool haha. Am I the only one? I even like those ugly soviet AK74 muzzle brakes better than the modern ones even if they don't work as well.

@Bullets4Bucks 3 жыл бұрын

I also like brakes

@jklo1313 10 ай бұрын

Protecting your partner/spotter topic, a solution would be to have them wither behind you. or more realistic maybe 10 + yards to the side with protection.? On a gun like a 300wm, can your partner with cheap foam earplugs not take ear damage lying next to the shooter? My only brake experience is on my daughters .243 and its not an issue with cheap plugs.

@rpk5250 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. If I were to get a muzzle break just to reduce muzzle flip would it affect the accuracy?

@Bullets4Bucks 3 жыл бұрын

It would probably improve it.

@rpk5250 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks if I were on the market for a Creedmoor what platform would a brake that reduces muzzle flip make sense on that isn’t a super heavy rifle I.E. < 9 pounds un-scoped?

@catjackoff-road855 3 жыл бұрын

@@rpk5250 with a 10 lb rifle and the creedmoor round, muzzle jump is minimal

@EDCIndiana 2 жыл бұрын

Brakes are more for recoil, comps are more for muzzle flip, and of course you have hybrids also. At least that's my understanding.

@clintford1267 Жыл бұрын

It certainly can affect accuracy. In fact it is a well known problem when they are not perfectly machined or clocked on the barrel

@jimreynolds8284 Жыл бұрын

Savage Arms 110 VSX Hunter XP Bolt-Action Rifle i bought what one do i get or what is the size

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

1/2 x 24 I think

@striderwolf687 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid! I looked into this as I am getting a rifle for my kids going into youth hunting. The hearing loss and issues is my major concerns and we don’t hunt with hearing protection as at most 1-3 shots are taken. Good to “hear” the perspectives you brought up. I’ll likely go with a smaller caliber anyhow!

@Bullets4Bucks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@philipfreeman72 11 ай бұрын

17 HMR is quite loud .

@tammyfuller8827 2 ай бұрын

Always use hearing protection, Muzzle brake or not.

@kentwagner8570 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention that they look awesome as a legit selling point.

@Snailz5 8 ай бұрын

There’s no amount of comfort in shooting that is worth not being able to hear when I’m older. Your hearing is damaged way below the physical pain threshold and muzzle brakes take an already damaging event and make it far worse. You need to double up plugs and muffs if you’re going to put a lot of rounds through a gun with a brake. It also makes you the least favorite person at any gun range you step on. If you can’t take the recoil, you can’t shoot the caliber. If you’re a serious shooter, run a suppressor. You’ll save more on hearing aids than you’ll spend on a can.

@FierceMouse 2 жыл бұрын

I put one on because I thought it protected the crown.

@U.C.Hunter 3 жыл бұрын

Also with muzzle brake you are loosing velocity about 100fps , that's why I don't use it

@Bullets4Bucks 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I have had some that reduced velocity a lot and others almost none.

@terrystill30 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to check that fact, I've always found a moderator or a muzzle brake increased my velocity, but next time I'm at the range with my chronograph I will check. Maybe you could Bullets4Bucks ?

@Bullets4Bucks 3 жыл бұрын

@@terrystill30 maybe i will do a video on it this summer

@U.C.Hunter 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks right, it depends on factors such as caliber, barrel length , load, muzzle brake construction

@U.C.Hunter 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks you now what? I might be wrong about that, or maybe it depends on muzzle brake construction, would be great if you make a video about this topic 👍👍👍

@gc641 3 жыл бұрын

I use ear plug, my hearing is far to precious then the kill, been working pretty good so far for me Damn auto correct

@Bullets4Bucks 3 жыл бұрын

What was that?

@gc641 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks stupid auto correct

@EastTexasOutlaws 3 жыл бұрын

Is that wall paper

@Bullets4Bucks 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@garrytalley8009 2 жыл бұрын

What you stated is not exactly true. If you have a muzzle brake on the barrel can be cut back so that the barrel with the brake on is no longer than the original barrel and not weigh any more than it did before the brake was installed. Also, you can have a brake put on that is contoured the same as the barrel which does not make it look unpleasing to the eye. It blends in and is hardly noticed at all. Other than that, you pretty much got it right. I do think it is important that people know that they can have it better with a brake with fewer negatives than you listed. Another plus is if you get a rifle with a little shorter barrel than the caliber is best suited for you can actually make a 22-inch barrel a 24-inch barrel after having a brake put on. Many rifles come with barrels that are too short for the cartridge the are chambered in. Fine holed brakes have little or no problem with debris as larger holed brakes do. You also did not mention that some people put brakes on low recoil rifles so they can see the bullet impact the target. I myself did that with my 220 Swift. Many people do that with .223's when they are into target shooting.

@bobsmith-ru7xp 2 жыл бұрын

I would never have a brake on a hunting rifle. I don't want a loudener in the woods.

@Bullets4Bucks 2 жыл бұрын

Its hard on the ears

@yungn4 Жыл бұрын

Muzzle breaks dont amplify noise they just redirect it to a place you can hear it more.

@NorthRiverGuide Жыл бұрын

As was already pointed out, gases are just redirected which means the shooter hears a higher volume and what is downrange hears lower volume. By your argument it is benificial to run a brake. Just should wear electric earpro which helps hearing by amplifying sound as well as cuts out the blast. A brake plus earpro is a win win win vs just dismissing what you don't understand.