Oh…and I got each on video too with multiple shots.308 A2 Birdcage, ReticleĬheck out Best AR Optics or Best 1-6x Scopes for more details on my optic. I ran a Primary Arms 1-6x with ACSS reticle scope at a 25 yard target. What matters to me most in the end if I’m running & gunning…or trying to move quickly between targets (even on a bolt gun). Tested Shooting Ear Protection Muffs Reticle Movement If you don’t want ringing ears…check out our Best Shooting Ear Protection for our tested favorites. Not the most scientific, but we got some decent results for the side blast.Īnd I also kept a decibel meter roughly at my shoulder for loudness-to-shooter readings. I rigged up a windsock on its side and kept the distance from the muzzle roughly the same for each brake/compensator.308 Brakes, Side Blast & Decibel Testing 308 compared to an AR-15…but it’s still good to be nice to your fellow shooters next to you. You’re less likely to be clearing rooms with a. Side Blast Measurement & Decibel Measurement I chose it since it feels very over-gassed and in need of a great muzzle device.
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Full review here where I go over its reliability, accuracy, and more. Got them in hand…and shot them a bunch before starting the tests. I started with some of the top I already had and that had some great reviews already. over at TTAG who did amazing research on recoil reduction.Ĭheck it out here.308 Muzzle Devices, The Truth About Guns Like my Best AR-15 Muzzle Devices article, I started my research with Jeremy S. Now let’s get on with how I tested… Testing Procedures Background 308 includes a lot of bolt guns…and many people are looking at pure recoil reduction and care less about vertical movement reduction (from compensators). 308 arena.308 Muzzle Brakes & Compensators, Range The left-most is a flash hider with a much larger exit diameter than the other brakes and compensators…which have an exit diameter close to the caliber.Īnd unlike AR-15 muzzle devices, which are mostly hybrids of muzzle brakes and compensators (holes on the side and top), there’s still quite a few pure brakes in the. One easy way to tell a flash hider from the others is hole size…. Compensator: reduces vertical movement with holes on top.Muzzle Brake: reduces felt recoil backwards with side vents.Flash Hider: reduces the muzzle flash/fireball when you shoot.Now let’s start off with some quick terminology… Flash Hider vs Muzzle Brake vs Compensator Not only looking at recoil data but checking out side blast, decibel readings, and reticle movement.308 Brakes, Side Blast & Decibel Testingīy the end you’ll know the best brake for your end-use and budget. We hands-on test 6 of the most popular and well-reviewed devices out there. You’ll want to swap out that factory muzzle device and get a new muzzle brake or compensator.
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