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I'm looking for a muzzle brake for my Tikka T3x CTR in 6.5 Creedmoor. I know that whatever I get will be a compromise of various desirable features, including:
- Compact size (under 2.5").
- Self-timing (can be easily put on & taken off by user - no crush washer or shims).
- Effective at reducing recoil.
- Lowest possible extra noise and concussion for shooter & others.
- Light weight.
- Reasonable cost.
I'm looking seriously at the Patriot Valley Arms (PVA) Jet Blast brakes. They claim to have very good recoil reduction, while minimizing the extra noise and concussion directed back toward the shooter due to a "patent-pending" new port design. They are also self-timing (easy on and off) and relatively compact. I know that the most effective muzzle brakes tend to be the most noisy - I'm looking for a good balance.
PVA also offers this break in an "ultralight" version made of an "ultra-high-strength" aluminum alloy. It weight only 1.37 oz (about 2 oz. less than the steel version), while offering the same performance. I've read concerns about aluminum brakes wearing out quickly and/or coming loose because of differences in expansion rates between aluminum and steel. PVA says that their ultralight brake have been tested to last about twice as long as the barrel on a .300 Mag. There is one very positive review of this brake (1,000+ rounds with no issues), but not much more I can find about this brake.
One reason I think the light version might be a good choice for me is that I'll probably remove the muzzle brake if I hunt with this rifle. I'm guessing that replacing a lighter brake with a steel thread protector is less likely to change the point of impact significantly compared with removing a heavier brake. But that's just a guess.
Anyone tried the Jet Blast brakes? Thoughts about the ultralight version? Other brakes I should consider?
Thanks
- Compact size (under 2.5").
- Self-timing (can be easily put on & taken off by user - no crush washer or shims).
- Effective at reducing recoil.
- Lowest possible extra noise and concussion for shooter & others.
- Light weight.
- Reasonable cost.
I'm looking seriously at the Patriot Valley Arms (PVA) Jet Blast brakes. They claim to have very good recoil reduction, while minimizing the extra noise and concussion directed back toward the shooter due to a "patent-pending" new port design. They are also self-timing (easy on and off) and relatively compact. I know that the most effective muzzle brakes tend to be the most noisy - I'm looking for a good balance.
PVA also offers this break in an "ultralight" version made of an "ultra-high-strength" aluminum alloy. It weight only 1.37 oz (about 2 oz. less than the steel version), while offering the same performance. I've read concerns about aluminum brakes wearing out quickly and/or coming loose because of differences in expansion rates between aluminum and steel. PVA says that their ultralight brake have been tested to last about twice as long as the barrel on a .300 Mag. There is one very positive review of this brake (1,000+ rounds with no issues), but not much more I can find about this brake.
One reason I think the light version might be a good choice for me is that I'll probably remove the muzzle brake if I hunt with this rifle. I'm guessing that replacing a lighter brake with a steel thread protector is less likely to change the point of impact significantly compared with removing a heavier brake. But that's just a guess.
Anyone tried the Jet Blast brakes? Thoughts about the ultralight version? Other brakes I should consider?
Thanks
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