SBR + Brake good or bad idea?

[ryu_sekai]

Hi
I'm thinking of putting a surefire brake on my 12.5" sbr 5.56. Is this a bad idea? How is the concussion? How bout indoors?
Thanks

 

[1949cj3a]

Re: SBR + Brake good or bad idea?

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to fire a SBR .223 with a ported barrel. It was the loudest rifle I have ever shot. the concussion was pretty harsh. Similar to standing to the side of my buddies 7mm Mag. I will say that it was unique enough to shoot it 3 or 4 times but that got real old real quick.

 

[ryu_sekai]

Re: SBR + Brake good or bad idea?

Lol that sucks... What length was the bbl? Is the ported bbl same as a brake?

 

[ORD]

Re: SBR + Brake good or bad idea?

It'll be loud as hell with any muzzle brake and the concusion will be less than pleasant too. I shot a 10.5" upper with a Mickulek brake on it last year...UNPLEASANT is an understatement. I don't think that your extra 2" of barrel will help much, if at all.

If you have a Surefire can you are planning on mounting on your SBR, skip the brake and go with the surefire FH556 flash hider instead.

 

[Fredo]

Re: SBR + Brake good or bad idea?

I'd suggest Ops Inc M4-S, they are in stock at ADCO.
http://www.adcofirearms.com/itemdetails_.cfm?inventorynumber=3825

Here is a write up.

http://lightfighter.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9046084761/m/539109416?r=844100516#844100516

 

[Chucky]

Re: SBR + Brake good or bad idea?

I would definitely not go with the SureFire brake on that gun for almost all applications. It is loud and abusive. The flash hider is a much better option.