Optimal hunting muzzle brake

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Quick question for the group: I’ve got a Seekins PH3 in 7mm PRC with a 22” barrel (absolutely love it), and it helped me bag a muley and a solid 5x6 bull this season. Recoil is surprisingly mild overall (my setup weighs just under 11 lbs), but I’ve noticed some noticeable muzzle rise with the factory Seekins radial brake. Thinking about swapping it out for something better—curious what brakes everyone else is running on similar setups? Right now, I’m eyeing the Area 419 Hellfire Match, APA Gen 4 Fat B*****d, or the iota (one used on horizon firearms). Main goal is cutting down on muzzle rise to help with tracking impacts.

Thanks!

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I’ve had good results from the Gen3 Fat B×××××d, as well as the Seekins ATC brake (not omnidirectional)

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This was a interesting watch- But really, once you go with a suppressor there’s no going back, they’ve gotten so small and light weight, plus the lack of the cost of the stamp…

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I have a Hellfire ti for my 6.5 or 300WM and a Sidewinder on my .375 ruger

Work great

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100% agree. I used a brake for exactly 1 elk hunt and will never do so again. They are so damn loud that I was worried about damaging either my hearing or the hearing of my hunting friends by being to close. Suppressor is the way :pinched_fingers:

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Have you considered a suppressor?

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Don’t forget Eric Cortina

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Yes, Iv used a suppressor before. I have the banish 30 which is great, but it’s fairly long and can’t be a pain hiking in thick timber with the extra length. My other thought was to get a different hunting specific can but cost of a brake is much lower

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My next can will be an over-the-barrel design to see how well it works and shorter length

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thanks for the video I ll look them up , seems like a versatile brake

god I wish I could use a can but they aren’t allow in Canada, one of the dumbness thing.

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Fierce Mountain Reaper 7prc Burris Veracity 4-20x50 AB Raptor Suppressor
Fierce Mountain Reaper 7prc Burris Veracity 4-20x50 AB Raptor Suppressor1920×1440 423 KB

The AB Raptor has a sound chamber that goes back to the fore stock. This is a Fierce Mountain Reaper in 7prc.

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The ultradyne Apollo LR worked wonderfully on my 7PRC

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Cade, what kind of Muzzle velocity are you getting with that 22” barrel? I have been interested in the PH3 for a while, but havent seen any data for the short barrel in a magnum cartridge.

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Hornady factory ammo was all over the place 2700-2800 depending on the lot. Federal eldx was better around 2914 last time I shot (13 shots). I started reloading and am hoping I can get in the 2950 range