Thread: muzzle brakes ?

Originally Posted by Tentman

Suppressors (or the lack of them) have zero effect on game, we've culled enough goats with and without to put paid to any fancy theories. If you've ever had a shot go past you (in close proximity, e.g. under the targets at a range you'll know that the sonic Crack makes it very hard to hear the muzzle report).

The biggest thing with brakes when hunting is the dust they kick up and the fact that everyone in the party needs ear protection.

Yes that my experience as well. Having shot with shot clean barreled 303s from my early days I don't notice any change in animal behavior today with suppressors or brakes. The sound from behind the gun is nothing like the sound at the bullet impact.