![]() On a restricted, 3-gun competition rifle, I might choose the Miculek brake because I don’t care if it’s louder as I’ll always be on the range with proper ear protection. On a non-restricted rifle that I might have the remote possibility of hunting with, I might go for the Colonel Mustard one just because the baffles aren’t quite so big and it didn’t feel as loud. They both use a 3 baffle design with a mostly closed bottom, some upward pressure to drive the muzzle down a bit, and they’re both incredibly inexpensive. So which would I buy again? They’re both more similar than they are different. 11 models Area 419 Sidewinder Magnum Self. JMac Customs 360 5/8-24 X37 Muzzle Brake w/ Bravo Suppressor Mount and Blast Shield 204.90 (Save 10) 184.41 Coupon Available. Summary: Miculek brake mounts a lot more shallow JMac Customs 4C 5/8-24 4-Port Muzzle Brake 109.95 (Save 10) 98.96 Coupon Available. Widened gills on Miculek brake (left) vs compensating holes on CM (right) Brake bottom. Note that while the CM compensator looks longer, once you install it on an AR-15, it’s basically the same installed length because it mounts that much further onto the barrel. I prefer the crush washer style install on this brake to the jam nut on the Miculek brake. The top of the brake has 2 drilled holes to drive the barrel down a bit. Uses a standard crush washer (included) to install and screws in much more deeply on the barrel. Doesn’t screw in as deeply onto the barrel, so maybe it’s slightly less secure? The top of the brake has widened gills to redirect some gas up to drive the barrel down a bit. I couldn’t really tell which was more effective, so they must be very close.Ĭolonel Mustard 3 port comp: $40 from Colonel Mustard ![]() Uses a jam nut/lock nut instead of a crush washer, which ends up looking a bit off but is easy to install. Slightly lighter weight than the other comp, louder, darker finish. Miculek Compensator: $89 from Select Shooting Supplies **edit: the exchange rate is killing us and now the Miculek brake is a lot more expensive. Primarily, these were for 3 gun competition in Canada, where a comp helps a bit for follow up shots. These are both incredibly low priced in the Canadian market. The finish on both brakes was less than perfect but for the price point, I can’t really complain. I’ve got a comparison with 2 brakes: the Jerry Miculek 3 port brake as well as another 3 port brake from Colonel Mustard’s (I picked up a similar 308 brake for my Savage 10TR from them) These are both inexpensive muzzle brakes and they both make a pretty big difference in recoil, which can help in competition but makes things really loud.
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