Tika T3 Tac

[Simont303]

Looking at getting one of these but the big question is Muzzle Brake or Moderator?

[Sim G]

Muzzle brakes can be regarded as "anti-social" when shooting in a line with others. Those to the side of you have the blast amplified, for want of a better phrase, whilst you get the benefit. Moderator is preferred over a brake, but unless you're shooting a magnum caliber in a light rifle, then you don't need either...

[kennyc]

Looking at getting one of these but the big question is Muzzle Brake or Moderator?

where are you going to use it? They are not popular on a lot of ranges ,and if you are hunting with someone else they may not be keen.
Personally I use a £30 brake where I can on the range (dependent on pussies without earpro complaining from 4 lanes away ) as the ability to retain a sight picture is useful, and as every mod I have gives heat haze after a couple of shots (I know use a cover, I do that as well) for hunting it's a mod all the way

[Simont303]

I shoot at my club (100m) and MOD ranges out to 600m

Totally agree, Moderator for hunting. This isnt really a hunting gun as it's too big/heavy to be comfortable. Like you, heat haze after only three rounds in my Sako 85 which is fine for the limited number of rounds when hunting.

I get the anti-social aspect, its also about which is going to help "tame" the recoil best.

[RDC]

I found a brake was best at taming recoil. However they aren't fun to be next to. I felt bad for those next to me on firing points so switched to moderators for my fullbore rifles.

If I was shooting alone, it would be a brake every day of the week. Cheaper, no heat haze to worry about and it won't are much length.

[ovenpaa]

You can use a moderator for target shooting as well (Unless the class/discipline forbids it) A sound moderator gives you a little bit more MV, less noise and for some, a reduction in perceived recoil. I always shoot with a sound moderator when possible.

[RDC]

You can use a moderator for target shooting as well (Unless the class/discipline forbids it) A sound moderator gives you a little bit more MV, less noise and for some, a reduction in perceived recoil. I always shoot with a sound moderator when possible.

Agreed, as do I these days. I really need to get some covers sorted for my wildcat evos though! Try to help with the heat haze.

[ovenpaa]

Speak to Alison at Wildcat. She can supply them or put you in the right direction

[Alpha1]

In all the years I have been shooting I have never owned a moderator or a brake.
If I was shooting animals I might cosider a moderater.
What amuses me is watching all these young guys trying to convince each other how there super expensive .22 moderaters will eventually actually help them to be able to shoot a small group at
25 yards.
Yet my 100 year old rifle does it consistenty with iron sights. So how does that work.

[Alpha1]

What also boils my p is all these go faster shooters with all the whistles and bells on the firing point.
That get-up tight when I blow them away with my Steyr SSG 69.


Arggggggggggggggggggh

I guess its bedtime.
Its time to climb the apples and pears. Stairs.
Good night God bless.

Sleep tight watch the bugs don't bite.