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<blockquote data-quote="usmc1986" data-source="post: 1296700" data-attributes="member: 13489">You were told wrong on the recoil!&nbsp; Even with the most efficient muzzle brake it&#039;ll be a little stiffer than a .243 unless you&#039;re shooting 110 -125gr bullets.&nbsp; Which is a waste on anything but varmints IMO.Yeah most suppressors will bump up velocity 15-20 or so FPS, but felt recoil will increase slightly over a muzzle brake.&nbsp;&nbsp; Overall,&nbsp; less flinch factor with a suppressor due to decreased muzzle blast.In a military setting, the extra padding of body armor, and getting shot at is enough to distract from the recoil for many shooters.&nbsp; The .338 LM and the recoil induced torque to the entire weapon system can be tuned and neutralized by offsetting the ports on a muzzle brake and trained to be dealt with.&nbsp;&nbsp; The last thing to keep in mind is the snipers/DM&#039;s using these aren&#039;t hosing hundreds or&nbsp; thousands of rounds - it&#039;s precision shot placement and the round count is significantly lower.&nbsp; During train up is where the round count could become uncomfortable for some.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="usmc1986, post: 1296700, member: 13489"] You were told wrong on the recoil! Even with the most efficient muzzle brake it'll be a little stiffer than a .243 unless you're shooting 110 -125gr bullets. Which is a waste on anything but varmints IMO. Yeah most suppressors will bump up velocity 15-20 or so FPS, but felt recoil will increase slightly over a muzzle brake. Overall, less flinch factor with a suppressor due to decreased muzzle blast. In a military setting, the extra padding of body armor, and getting shot at is enough to distract from the recoil for many shooters. The .338 LM and the recoil induced torque to the entire weapon system can be tuned and neutralized by offsetting the ports on a muzzle brake and trained to be dealt with. The last thing to keep in mind is the snipers/DM's using these aren't hosing hundreds or thousands of rounds - it's precision shot placement and the round count is significantly lower. During train up is where the round count could become uncomfortable for some. [/QUOTE]

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