What muzzle device for Ruger Gunsite Scout 308?

[CHLChris]

I've got a Ruger Gunsite Scout that I'm setting up as a scout rifle is designed. I've got a Burris long eye relief 2-7x scope out on the scout rail. When I bought it used, it had a muzzle brake on it, but that doesn't seem right to me. This isn't designed as a bench rest rifle, but as a take-it-out rifle. I can imagine not wearing ear protection during use of this rifle, though that frightens me for my ear health.

I will NOT be putting on a brake or comp, but right now I only have the thread protector on it.

Should I have it wear a flash hider? Just the thread protector? I've even considered the newest Noveske KX5, which is the lighter version of the KX3 Flaming Pig. They are designed for SBR's to increase back pressure for proper cycling. But a 16" barrel is sort of a short barrel for 308. The design is also meant to propel the sound and blast more forward than back or side, reducing the pressure for the shooter.

What do y'all think?

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[slimmer13]

I'd stick with the birdcage.

 

[CHLChris]

When I bought it used, it didn't come with the Ruger birdcage flash hider. So I have a clean plate. Would I buy a birdcage if I had every option in the world? Probably not. I'd like something that looks a little cooler, at least.

 

[Swiss_Cheeze]

Looks cool or functions better? I like the function aspect.

 

[drstrangelove]

Saker, Hybrid, Harvester, Optimus, all come to mind.

 

[IronMonster]

Yeah, I would probably put a AAC or Silencer Co combo flash hider/mount for the obvious reasons

 

[fredball]

Do you want and ENJOYABLE day of shooting ?
Or do you want bruised and Tender shoulder at end of day.
Plus if your wife or girlfriend wanted to shoot it she won't want to shoot it again .
I would put minimum of a 3port Break on it . All my 30 cals have breaks on them .
The DEER OR ELK won't hear it till it's to late anyway
JM2cents

 

[Joe13]

You could just leave the thread cap on it...

 

[HB of CJ]

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[v0lcom13sn0w]

Saker, Hybrid, Harvester, Optimus, all come to mind.

x2!!

i have a hybrid. its awesome

 

[CHLChris]

I'll look into a hybrid. The ultimate goal is a 30-cal can. So maybe I ought to wait until I know which can I'm gonna go with before deciding on a device.

Again, this about field expediency for my use, not to protect the fragile shoulders of friends and family at the range. Unless it is a mount for a can, I'm not going to use a brake.

 

[CHLChris]

www.eliteiron.com

This one looks like a really good option. Cap off, cap on, both options available.

 

[RicInOR]

Link on the Elite Iron page went 404 ... not found.


This looks like it, however:
BRAVO 1 Brake and Cover Cap - Elite Iron


I did like the name of one of their other products STFU

 

[CHLChris]

And if I wait to buy this until it COMES INCLUDED with an Elite Arms Battledog 7.62 suppressor, I can get it "free".

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[HB of CJ]

Try the link now.

www.eliteiron.com