Radial vs. Directional Muzzle Brakes: Which Is Best?

When comparing radial and directional muzzle brakes, each one creates a somewhat different rifle response during recoil and, more importantly, a significantly different experience to the shooter.

While both types have been around for close to a century, radial brakes were the most common until rather recently. The reason is they’re much easier to install.

Let’s dive into the differences between the two types. We’ll start chronologically, with radial brakes.

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