Pat Riot Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 I am curious. Have any of you tried one of these "Linear Muzzle Brakes"? I am baffled as to how it could be a muzzle brake because it vents gases forward. I can see how it would mitigate perceived noise to the shooter but does it actually "brake"? Does it lessen muzzle rise? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1021158557?pid=908642 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 From PewPew Tactical Quote What’s a Linear Comp? A linear compensator is a muzzle device that is designed to direct gas and concussion forward of the shooter. This also directs the noise from the gun forward of the shooter. Quote Conclusion Linear Comps are awesome devices. They mitigate blast and flash, and they aren’t considered flash suppressors under AWB laws. For short barreled rifles and rifle cartridge pistols a linear comp is a great option, but even for normal length rifles, they can still provide a lot of benefits especially when you’re dealing with larger calibers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Any gas not vented to the side is vented forward... So any gas vented to the side reduces recoil compared to only blowing forward of the muzzle. Which might lead someone to think "what if I vented the gas backwards?" Well, someone did think to ask that exact question. Take a look at the HU-DU: https://www.sptshooting.com/hu-du It does work (personal experience). It really works well (personal experience). For anyone behind and to the side of the shooter, it is VERY loud (personal experience). From the maker: Quote The HU-DU Muzzle Brake reduces recoil from 80 to 95 percent while completely eliminating muzzle rise. Note the weak support-hand grip on the gun when she is shooting: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 5 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: From PewPew Tactical Thank you SD. 4 minutes ago, John Kloehr said: It does work (personal experience). It really works well (personal experience). For anyone behind and to the side of the shooter, it is VERY loud (personal experience). Thank you. Until I leave this shi...state, Ahem, I can’t use what I want to use on my AR-15, which is a YKM Phantom flash hider. They also act as a brake and do a very nice job of both. Currently I am just looking for a muzzle device that won’t annoy me or the people at the range to the right and left of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 11 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: ... a muzzle device that won’t annoy me or the people at the range to the right and left of me. That would NOT be the HU-DU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, John Kloehr said: That would NOT be the HU-DU! That’s kind of what I figured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I have mounted linears on all my ARs since trying the first one. I could not tell any difference in recoil in the AR, but shoot, it's a .223 for Pete's sake. Now the noise redirection does seem to work to others at the range, the side blast is reduced noticeably according to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 @John Kloehr is that HU DU available for retail purchase? That website hypes it up but doesn’t offer an option for purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 8 hours ago, sassnetguy50 said: @John Kloehr is that HU DU available for retail purchase? That website hypes it up but doesn’t offer an option for purchase. Best to call them on the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 To take this on a tangent a couple of the people I shoot with also shoot Rimfire Challenge. They put conventional muzzle brakes on their .22 rifles to increase the noise level to the sides so that the timer will more easily pick up the shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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