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Thread: Recoil Reducers
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14-10-2012, 13:22 #31
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Re: Recoil Reducers
Having been behind (watching as owner shoots) a 300 win mag with a muzzle brake I don't understand what ppl are on about with the muzzle blast being a bother... I was directly behind for the first shot, of to the side for second and third and then right up beside it for last two shots. From behind the noise does change but not really that badly and there is a bit more concussive force. From the side the force is noticeable but it didn't bother any of the ppl beside us. I admit the range is open air and that would obviously make a massive difference but I suspect that a muzzle brake on .30 caliber rifles is really not that big an issue. Obviously sitting beside a 338LM or a .50 would be a very different experience but that is to be expected. Personally I feel that its not a bad idea and if it allows you more range time and an improvement in your accuracy then by all means go for it. But, having said all that, a silencer does the same job almost as well and drops perceived noise as a bonus... Also hunting with a silencer doesn't upset other game as the rifle report is much diminished...
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14-10-2012, 15:19 #32
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Re: Recoil Reducers
A couple of months ago I stood behind a guy shooting a .30-378 Weatherby Magnum (200gr bullet @ 3600fps) with a muzzle brake. Standing behind and to the right, the shots hurt my ears through my earmuffs!
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14-10-2012, 21:24 #33
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Ok that I won't argue... Huge powderload to get that speed. I understand the issue there. But last time I checked muzzle brakes can be removed so if it gets bothersome... Tell the shooter.
Also, as a safety officer in the mining industry I've had to deal with noise issues, if a firearm is making too much noise then more than likely your hearing protection isn't up to the task. Spend the money on a decent quality set that has a high reduction. Few ppl know exactly how decibels work but a increase of 3 decibels is double the audible report. So get hearing protection that is sabs approved to do the job well.
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14-10-2012, 21:54 #34
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Re: Recoil Reducers
Good earmuffs reduce sound by 30dB. This is not enough for continued noise at the level that a MB produces. You then need ear plugs and muffs.
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15-10-2012, 00:01 #35
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Ok so best solution is and always will be a suppressor.
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15-10-2012, 00:10 #36
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15-10-2012, 18:28 #37
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That's a very long discussion about barrel harmonics... Yes it will, but I'm not sure if a properly weighted end cap wouldn't fix that... Just a thought.
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21-09-2017, 18:18 #38
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Re: Recoil Reducers
Reviving an old thread.
Does anyone know who makes/sells the Kwik Recoil Reducer?
I believe it may be local manufacturer and prices range from R700 to R1000.A roaring Lion kills no game
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