I've got a 16.5" POF P-308 that is my general purpose rifle. I do some targets with it, some hunting, some mucking around, about to do a tactical league with it(3-gun type stuff with just rifle and pistol against steel plates). When I've taken it hunting or shot it without ear pro it is painfully loud with the 3 chamber muzzle brake.
I have enough good sense to wear ear protection when shooting, but that doesn't jive hunting. I'm wanting to replace the brake with a flash suppressor of some kind to cut down the perceived noise when shooting. My only concern is the difference in recoil when doing the above mentioned league competition, as everybody else is running an AR-15. The recoil of a 308 doesn't bother me, but I'd like to be able to be competetive with time back on target. As it is now I don't notice any difference in recoil between an AR15 and my rifle, just more concussion.
I'm not under any illusion that a 16.5" 308 will ever be on the quiet end of the spectrum, but I think moving to a flash suppressor would keep it from making my ears bleed if I take it hunting. I use it for hogs down here, multiple shots are common.
Question is: Has anybody replaced a brake with a hider on a similar rifle and what was the perceived difference in recoil? I could just take the brake off and go shoot it bare, but then I'd have to order a new crush washer and retime it if I decide to keep it. Trying to see if I'm barking up the right tree before I outlay any money or effort.
I know the easy answer is get a can. I'm working on that, but in the meantime...
I have enough good sense to wear ear protection when shooting, but that doesn't jive hunting. I'm wanting to replace the brake with a flash suppressor of some kind to cut down the perceived noise when shooting. My only concern is the difference in recoil when doing the above mentioned league competition, as everybody else is running an AR-15. The recoil of a 308 doesn't bother me, but I'd like to be able to be competetive with time back on target. As it is now I don't notice any difference in recoil between an AR15 and my rifle, just more concussion.
I'm not under any illusion that a 16.5" 308 will ever be on the quiet end of the spectrum, but I think moving to a flash suppressor would keep it from making my ears bleed if I take it hunting. I use it for hogs down here, multiple shots are common.
Question is: Has anybody replaced a brake with a hider on a similar rifle and what was the perceived difference in recoil? I could just take the brake off and go shoot it bare, but then I'd have to order a new crush washer and retime it if I decide to keep it. Trying to see if I'm barking up the right tree before I outlay any money or effort.
I know the easy answer is get a can. I'm working on that, but in the meantime...
