VG6 556Gamma brake, thoughts?

[5.56Geo]

What are your thoughts on the VG6 556Gamma brake? Unfortunately I live in a state where flash hiders are illegal on AR’s as I have my BCM configured. I don’t want to get a brake that will increase the barrel length any more than it is with BCM Compensator MOD 0. The VG6 556 appears to be about the size/length of the BCM MOD 0, so I’m considering buying one.

I have two VG6 65 brakes, one on my 6.5Creedmoor and one on my 6.5Grendel but these are 3 chamber brakes and the 556 is a 2 chamber brake. I was wondering how much difference in recoil between a 2 and 3 chamber brake on a 5.56 AR? They seem to work well on my 6.5’s, just wondering how they would work on my 5.56. Thoughts...?

Thanks, Geo

[n8vmind]

I had VG6 and it works well, but I ultimately went with Midwest industries 2 chamber comp which was cheaper than VG6. MI comp isn't smoothly polished like VG6, but I like it more because it only vents to lateral sides. VG6 has vertical vents (upper greater than lower) that can kick up dusts if you shoot in prone position.

[lordmorgul]

I like it a lot. Yes the lower side pinholes can kick some dust if you’re that tight to the ground but I see nearly as bad from an open muzzle where I shoot. It is loud, the CAGE device is great to be able to add on when shooting bench or indoor or just to quite it on a line near others.


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[rpoL98]

my preference is the PA M4-72 for effective brakes.

[kyjd75]

I have a VG6 Gamma on one of my 16" 516's. I like it a lot. Does a nice job of reducing felt recoil and muzzle rise. It is loud (what brake isn't?). And it's shorter length does look good on a 16" barrel. I also like the apparent quality of the VG6 brakes--very nicely finished.

[tehpwnag3]

Dude. Shoot what you want, but this brake is marketed toward shooters who actually like super concussive noise/blast, getting their hair blown back with each shot, and cleaning bits of carbon off of their face and arms after a range day. Shoot this brake if you want to alienate those around you.

my preference is the PA M4-72 for effective brakes.

[kyjd75]

Just get the VG6 Gamma.

[n8vmind]

Honestly, my 556 muzzle brakes are more as cosmetic items... And makes featureless ARs look slightly less neutered , compared to a thread protector on the muzzle end.

[1168]

Also consider linear devices, such as Griffin’s Linear Comp, BRT’s Covert Comp, and KVP’s Linear Comp. Your range neighbors will dislike you less.

[rpoL98]

Dude. Shoot what you want, but this brake is marketed toward shooters who actually like super concussive noise/blast, getting their hair blown back with each shot, and cleaning bits of carbon off of their face and arms after a range day. Shoot this brake if you want to alienate those around you.

I shoot only outdoors, at a range where there's lots of space between shooters. no problems. and no complaints from others. blast does not come DIRECTLY rearwards, but off to the sides. but still yet, I wouldn't stand adjacent to the muzzle. that's bad practice anyhows. I use it for 308's and 7.62x39's. I've found it to be more effective than the VG6, I have both. that's why it's my preference.

like you said, shoot what you want.