VTbowman Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Since I plan to buy my barrel from the TC Custom shop at Fox Ridge Outfitters I was thinking of putting one of those muzzle brakes on there too. I am getting a 7mm.08 for those who dont know yet. LOL Need your opinions on this move. To loud? Unneccessary? Good Move? Pluses? Minuses? I have been told I may not like this on my gun... Thanks all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TCScout Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Muzzle Tamers anyone??? I have no idea of the recoil generated by the 7-08 in the Encore or Contender pistol. That said, I have an old Contender in .375 Win and an Encore in .450 Marlin and they both generate considerable recoil. I do, however, have a muzzle tamer on both guns, and I am convinced I am able to shoot them more accurately as a result. The recoil is brisk but is almost entirely rearward, with little or no upward flip of the muzzle. So they do definitely reduce recoil. The only downside that I see, is that both of them are ear-splitting loud. To remedy this I wear a Walkers Game Ear in my right ear and a foam plug in my left. I can still hear well, yet am afforded protection from the muzzle blast. Perhaps you may want to ask some questions from the guys at a site like handgunhunt.com. I know some guys on there shoot the 7-08 in pistols. You ought to know that even without the muzzle tamer, these pistols are somewhat loud. Hope you enjoy the gun. Handgun hunting is great IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted December 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Muzzle Tamers anyone??? I never realized just how loud they are since I always shoot with foamies at minimum. I took a deer last year with a .357 Mag revolver and thought my left ear was gonna bleed after I shot. Man. I definately plan to try and incorporate some sort of ear protection when out there. Not sure if the Game Ear will be in my arsenal since they are kinda pricey... Thanks for your reply... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooBear Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Muzzle Tamers anyone??? I love them for target shooting but I seldom wear ear protection when Im hunting. The 7-08 doesnt seem to be too bad for recoil. (to me) I would pass on the muzzle brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TCScout Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Muzzle Tamers anyone??? I hear you on the price (no pun intended). My Game Ear was a Christmas present, otherwise I would be using my fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Re: Muzzle Tamers anyone??? [ QUOTE ] otherwise I would be using my fingers [/ QUOTE ] Now I want to see you shoot your pistol with your fingers in your ears...... LOL hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TCScout Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Re: Muzzle Tamers anyone??? It takes a lot of practice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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