204 muzzle breaks

[Malazan]

I keep debating on getting my .204 braked. My uncle swears by it

[Rick in Oregon]

Malazan: Don't do it! At least not on a 204. Your uncle swears by them, other shooters will swear AT you in the field or at the range.

Really, you don't need a brake on a 204 to see your hits. I've got three of them, and I can see my hits with every one of them, even all my HB 223's. The only rifle I have braked is my heavy bench gun, a custom sleeved M700 in 243 Ackley. When you're burning over 40 to 50 grains of powder, THEN a brake might be considered if you want to see your hits. No need for a brake on a rifle chambered for a cartridge that burns less than 30 grs of powder. JMO

[majcl5]

well i guess i am the lone ranger but i love my m/b. We have 5 204's in my party and all love them. We all use electronic earmuffs so noise is not and issue maybe i am crazy but i love mine. In my comparisons i feel i can see way more but sounds like most would disagree w/ me but call me nuts never had any issues.

[Fred_C_Dobbs]

Electronic cups don't stop you getting slapped by the muzzle blast that's redirected sideways out of the guy next to you's gun if he's running an effective brake. Nothing I hate more than going to the public range and getting a lane next to a guy with an AR and a really good brake. I've heard there are pro guides out west who won't even allow their clients to carry a rifle with one.

[majcl5]

Fortunatlly for me i have buddys w/ property and i dont have to shot on public ranges. And when in the field I guess we set up far enough apart but still close enough to talk(electronic ear muffs are fantastic), and we never have that problem. But i appear to be way in the minority. To each his own