My thoughts about these items were expressed on a recoil thread and part of my opinion was disagreed with by Richard ( Devon Deer ). I did not want to derail that thread, plus Richard is very knowledgeable, so thought a thread specifically about these products would let others weight in on the subject
My thoughts are
They do reduce recoil, the brake more than the suppressor
They can, at first, make the rifle balance feel a bit off, depending on the product ( and the weight of the product )
The brake creates noise to those around you, especially those on each side of you
The brake, depending on the one chosen, can reduce muzzle jump, to some degree and therefore allows one to "regain the target quicker" ( this is the one where Richard and I disagreed ) I do believe that it depends on the design of the brake used on whether or not it helps reduce muzzle jump.
One last comment. My preference was always no brake. I would have also said no suppressor, until recently, but I am not so sure about that now, as they certainly do reduce recoil and muzzle jump, without the noise of the brake, but as Richard says, they are not as point-able---plus it is hard for me to imagine one on a rifle as nice as a Blaser--those are sweet rifles you own Richard, so certainly understand you point sir.
I and others I have spoken to, are interested in your opinion gentlemen
My thoughts are
They do reduce recoil, the brake more than the suppressor
They can, at first, make the rifle balance feel a bit off, depending on the product ( and the weight of the product )
The brake creates noise to those around you, especially those on each side of you
The brake, depending on the one chosen, can reduce muzzle jump, to some degree and therefore allows one to "regain the target quicker" ( this is the one where Richard and I disagreed ) I do believe that it depends on the design of the brake used on whether or not it helps reduce muzzle jump.
One last comment. My preference was always no brake. I would have also said no suppressor, until recently, but I am not so sure about that now, as they certainly do reduce recoil and muzzle jump, without the noise of the brake, but as Richard says, they are not as point-able---plus it is hard for me to imagine one on a rifle as nice as a Blaser--those are sweet rifles you own Richard, so certainly understand you point sir.
I and others I have spoken to, are interested in your opinion gentlemen
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