I need a muzzle brake for competition

DeftSystems

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Good morning fellow snipers.

I have decided to get into PRS shooting. I've always wanted to do it, but after the military my life got busy with school, career, kids. Now it's time for a monthly match, so that I can get my old devastating form back (back in '82, I could throw a pigskin clean over those mountains!). I run an 18" 5.56 77grn SPR style rifle. I know that this round is obsolete, but it's not going to change anytime soon. I can either compete tac-lite, or just compete against myself for kicks. Does anyone have recommendations for a good muzzle brake? I've heard they are a key upgrade for PRS shooting.

I'd like to have it user-installable, and not much over $100. Made in America is important. I don't mind giving little guys an opportunity. Finish doesn't matter; it'll get rattle-canned anyway.

Here is one I found:

Witt Machine Rise Eliminator

Thanks for your thoughts!
 
honestly.....any muzzle brake is fine.

the difference between no muzzle brake and ANY muzzle brake is significant.

the difference between muzzle brake X and muzzle brake Y is really quite minor.....especially on a .223

find one you like the look of and can afford and go with that.
 
I haven't used it in competition, but I really like the silencerco asr muzzle brake. Granted, 90% of the time my suppressor is covering it, but when it is naked as a jaybird it allows for very quick, well placed follow up shots.
 
Cobalt Kinetics PRO Muzzle Brake

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On a 223 I would run the rifle as is, especially for a first match. You can really get wrapped around the axle with gear for this sport. Take the rifle, the required round count + extra for morning sight-in and a "mulligan" if allowed/purchased at the match, bipod, rear bag, magazines (at least 2), eye/ear protection and go shoot the match. Look at what the other shooters are using. Ask to borrow anything you might need- I've never seen a request denied by a shooter. If you have a; fortune cookie, game changer, tactical udder, warhorse, or other barricade bag, bring it too but don't sweat it if you don't.

Btw, I have an APA little bastard on my 6.5 grendel and the factory ruger brake on my RPR. Both are perfectly adequate to the task.
 
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Cobalt Kinetics PRO Muzzle Brake
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$160.00
Compatibility: AR 15
Material: Stress-proof Carbon Steel with Black Lithium-iron Surface Conversion (LiFe)
Model: A001
  • Minimizes Recoil
  • Reduce Muzzle Rise
  • Improve Accuracy
  • Eliminate Dust Signature
  • Competition or Multi-gun Compliant
  • Compatible with any .22 Caliber Rifle
  • Extends 2.9″ past the muzzle
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