Thread: Recoil Brake Noise

Originally Posted by Tahr

To what degree do brakes increase the noise compared to un-braked I wonder?
And what about when compared to a good suppressor?

Lastly, what about muzzle blast from a suppressor?

Without proper testing equipment it is hard to say.

I do know some brakes are louder than others, same with suppressors.

Some rifles/cartridges/calibres are louder using the same brake.

On centre fires in most circumstances suppressors aren't hearing safe.

Obviously they are more hearing safe than no suppressor or a muzzle brake.

Down range noise is greatly reduced with a suppressor or decent brake.

On non-magnum or heavy magnums shooting light projectiles a suppressor is much nicer to shoot.

Brakes are noisy, obnoxious, anti social devices that will save your shoulder & eyebrow