Thread: muzzle brakes ?

I live in both NZ and Australia.
In NZ my Large Game Centerfire Rifle is a Tikka 6.5x55 with a DPT suppressor.
In Australia my equivalent Rifle is a Tikka 6.5 CM with a Brake because Suppressors are illegal.
I can tell you right now , that I shoot the Australian Braked Rifle better because of the recoil reduction the
the Brake offers over the Suppressor.
I very rarely shoot with other people, so the noise factor is somewhat not applicable, I also always use hearing protection no matter what I’m shooting , I have lost enough of my hearing through work related activities, I can’t afford to lose more .

I love suppressors , but please don’t discount Brakes.
If you asked me to choose from a purely shooting accuracy standpoint the Brake wins every time .
Overall usability standpoint then I would lean towards the Suppressor.