Muzzle Break on a 6.5 CM

[Lkwoolsey]

Ok, first off, it took me a while to decide to get a 6.5 CM. I learned on the .308 in the Army and have shot that or .300 winmag ever since. But, I finally succumbed and picked one up. Question is, I've seen a lot of guys with muzzle breaks on them. I haven't shot it yet, just picked it up tonight, but do you guys feel it's necessary? If so, what do yall like? Thanks in advance!

 

[300grpills]

having shot them both with and without, they do make it much easier to spot your own shots... recoil isnt really a factor, but keeping that sight picture is

 

[honuswagner]

having shot them both with and without, they do make it much easier to spot your own shots... recoil isnt really a factor, but keeping that sight picture is

I'll agree with that. I normally shoot my 6.5 with a suppressor, sometimes with a muzzle break. The more you can reduce the recoil the better your follow-up will be.

 

[Vodoun daVinci]

I shoot with a brake on my 6.5.

VooDoo

 

[Precision Underground]

No brake on mine and I have no problem staying right on target prone. If you plan to shoot matches I would say get one though.

 

[Lkwoolsey]

Thanks everyone, I'll have to look into getting one. Any favorites?

 

[Vodoun daVinci]

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...rakes-and-need-opinions.6904378/#post-7339809

Lots of good advice in the above thread - I'm a fan of the Area 419 Hellfire but, to be fair, it's the only one I have owned. There are lots of good brakes out there. Be aware that there are a number of folks that won't be "supportive" of a brake because of the extra noise it throws sideways at other shooters.

I got massively dressed down at my local range by a couple folks and actually removed it for a time until I discovered how much easier it is to spot my own impacts with it on.

Just sayin'.

VooDoo

 

[Lkwoolsey]

Voodoo,
Thanks for the link, I'm still trying to figure this sight out. And I appreciate the advice. Yeah, I usually end up shooting out in the mountains so noise isn't a huge concern for me. Thanks again!

 

[Rimfiremike]

I have a Precision Armament M11 on my 6.5 Creedmoor and it has been great.

Read a lot of reviews before purchasing and for me it came down to the PA M11 or M4-72. Went with the M11 because it was only ~3% less recoil reduction but didn't direct the blast back toward the shooter or the ground (bad if shooting over dirt/sand).
They both had some of the best results for recoil reduction (60%+) and lower cost (just under $100).

This caliber doesn't have a lot of recoil, but if you reduce it by an additional 60%, it will be easier to spot hits.

 

[davidb187]

Insite arm heathen

 

[Deleted member 10043]

You don't need a brake.

 

[Jscb1b]

I'm running two with Witt Machine brakes. One threaded and the other clamp on. You can feel a difference between with and without them. Personally I'd say get one.

 

[Jts2581]

having shot them both with and without, they do make it much easier to spot your own shots... recoil isnt really a factor, but keeping that sight picture is

The muzzle break or suppressor sure does make easy when your trying to spot your shots

 

[lawofsavage]

If you’re not shooting comps, I don’t really see a reason to get one.

If you’re thinking about field style comps, you’re putting yourself at a competitive disadvantage from a gear stand point to the people that are using them though, if you don’t use one imo.

 

[daves37120]

2nd the Area 419 Hellfire break. Have one on my 6.5 Creedmoor.

 

[308pirate]

Why are you guys breaking the muzzle? That can't be good.

Would you rather put a brake on it?

 

[Rocketvapor]

Good way to end up with a broken break.

Isn't that about the same as clip vs mag :

 

[308pirate]

Isn't that about the same as clip vs mag :

Worse

 

[Huskydriver]

Brakes and bare muzzles are so uncivilized.... Get yourself a can