Muzzle Brakes, do they reduce recoil?

[Unflappable]

Do muzzle breaks really reduce recoil? If so by how much and are there differences between the different vendors? Who's brake gives the most reduction in recoil.
I'm considering this for a 7mmWSM.
thanks!
Unflappable

[Nor Cal Mikie]

The larger the caliber, the larger the recoil reduction. .223? maybe a bit but not by much. 7mm WSM? :o You bet! Not like a 22RF but better on your shoulder. ;)

[82boy]

Depends on the design of it, but if designed right, yes.

[Unflappable]

thanks, so who makes the best design?

[Blue Avenger]

have a couple .220 swifts with brakes. the large 3 port brake intended for a full auto ar works well. can watch hits with scope set at 32X

any of the large port brakes will give a very noticeable recoil reduction and noise increase. JP is commonly called one of the best. big and ugly though.

[rcprins]

I use compensators for action rifle. I have tried a number of different designs including the JP. For me, the Miculek compensator is the best compromise. If you have access to Front Sight magazine you can find comparison reviews.

Dick

[viper9696]

the JP Large-Profile Tactical Compensators ,my 300rum recoils less than my 308 now :o

http://www.jprifles.com/1.4.3_tre.php

[mil-dot]

the person at the range shooting next to you will hate the muzzle brake.....

[ourway77]

I have a 7MM mag with a removable brake and a cap when sighting in I use the brake, when huting I remove the brake and replace it with the cap. You can use it with a brake for hunting, but use hearing protection. If you ever shoot it w/o hearing protection with the brake. You will know what I am saying is gospel. And yes a brake will reduce recoil, depending on caliber and style. Two ports is OK, but 4 or more is better. As said already the JP brake is fantastic but ugly. Lou

[bluealtered]

Iv'e been looking at the new 6.5-284, how well do you guys feel that brake combo will work? I have gotton real recoil sensitive over the years and my .308 is about as much as i want in recoil anymore. Thanks, blue

[Unflappable]

Ourway77... The JP looks like just the ticket. I was thinking of doing the same as you and get a cap for when hunting. Did JP make the cap or did your gunsmith whip one up? Could the cap be made of aluminum (electrolosis be damned)?
thanks,
Unflappable

[pphreed]

Agreed on the JP brake just be aware they make 2 styles one is like a tank brake that is really large looking I don't have one but they claim it is the most efficient then they have a small and large profile one that ls not as large and bulky that I have one of each on 300RUM barrels and they both work really well

[Harriershot]

Centershotrifles.com has a very interesting brake, I would take a look at theirs as well.

Charlie