Question: do muzzle brakes really work?
Answer: As far as reducing felt recoil, there are good muzzle brakes and better muzzle brakes. Muzzle brakes do reduce felt recoil. Those muzzle brakes not only direct pressure and gases up and to the sides but are also more effective at reducing felt recoil. ... In all fairness, muzzle brakes do have a couple of disadvantages.