Has Anyone Tried the Hawkins Updraft Muzzle Brake?

[Slark]

I haven't seen much in the way of reviews yet, so I'm hoping someone here has tried it and can offer some feedback. The "updraft" port is an interesting take on expelling gases up while still going out. I'm curious to see how it compares to the Hellfire Match or Ace Brake.

 

[TacticalChihuahua]

Also interested in this

 

[Jcarpenter223]

I’m grabbing one for my 25gt build. Currently have an Ace on my 6br so I can at least compare it to that.

 

[tlsmith22]

I got to try one the other day on a 308 PRS rifle. I thought it done a very good job, especially considering the price. I shot it off a PRS barricade at an 800 yd plate rack and saw every impact and miss.

 

[NICETRY]

The ACE brake is made by Hawkins for what it’s worth.

 

[Jcarpenter223]

The ACE brake is made by Hawkins for what it’s worth.

That it is. Updraft design shares similarities, it’s the ones they don’t share I’m willing to give a try on

 

[Krob95]

I have one I replaced my CHAD with. Tested it on one of their guys’ 25+ lb dasher and then on my 17lb 6.5cm. Muzzle rise? Non existent. Recoil? See previous. At 180 bucks, definitely worth it and I was extremely impressed.

 

[tlsmith22]

You could see the resemblance in the Hawkins and ACE brakes for sure. It’s the best bang for the buck brake I have tried IMHO. The chad is good but its stupid high.

 

[Slark]

Grabbed one for my new build in 6.5 creedmoor. Just waiting for Joel to finish up a lefty Zeus QC in the next few weeks and I'll get a range report in.

 

[G1Grandeur]

Interesting to know, I am very happy with hellfire match on 7prc. but nothing to compare with.

 

[malsa82]

I got one immediately when they came out and have compared it to my Chad and ACE brakes. After about 200 rounds out of 2 different rifles, its excellent! Its flat, has really good recoil reduction and its not overly loud at the shooter. I am very happy with it! Between the Updraft and ACE, I don't think there is really much difference apart from the ACE being slightly quieter at the shooter. I also like that the Updraft has flats so you can actually level it.

Top to bottom: Updraft, ACE, Chad, Maverick

 

[Jcarpenter223]

I got 40rds down it on Friday and I do like it.

Stays very flat and even at 25x I was able to see impacts and kept target in fov.

I wouldn’t hesitate to buy the ace or updraft. Both perform exactly how I need it to. First match with it will be in a couple weeks

 

[DesertDasher]

I got one immediately when they came out and have compared it to my Chad and ACE brakes. After about 200 rounds out of 2 different rifles, its excellent! Its flat, has really good recoil reduction and its not overly loud at the shooter. I am very happy with it! Between the Updraft and ACE, I don't think there is really much difference apart from the ACE being slightly quieter at the shooter. I also like that the Updraft has flats so you can actually level it.

Top to bottom: Updraft, ACE, Chad, Maverick
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Great looking lineup of rifles!

 

[KnowNothing256]

I got one immediately when they came out and have compared it to my Chad and ACE brakes. After about 200 rounds out of 2 different rifles, its excellent! Its flat, has really good recoil reduction and its not overly loud at the shooter. I am very happy with it! Between the Updraft and ACE, I don't think there is really much difference apart from the ACE being slightly quieter at the shooter. I also like that the Updraft has flats so you can actually level it.

Top to bottom: Updraft, ACE, Chad, Maverick
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How do they compare to the Chad?

 

[malsa82]

How do they compare to the Chad?

The Chad is better but also a lot louder. It sorta sounds like artillery fire above your head lol

 

[Roksliding]

I got about 200ish rounds on one, on a 18ish lb 65x47 and it’s legit, very flat, but it’s not terribly different feeling from the ACE. Maaaaaaaybe slightly flatter on average… maybe.