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7/28/2012 12:33:15 PM EDT
i have the RRA Elite Operator and am very happy with it as my first AR.  I changed the muzzle brake to the levang and much less noise but getting more recoil than i would like.  My question is how to reduce the recoil for better follow up shots?
Would post pics if I knew how on here.
7/28/2012 12:49:36 PM EDT
[#1]
Buy ammo and train! There are ways of dealing with felt recoil, some things you just can't throw money at. Get with someone who can show you the way, Grasshopper!............Sully
7/28/2012 1:27:37 PM EDT
[#2]
Drill gas ports on the top.

Seriously, don't do that. The Levang compensator directs the gas mostly forwards and slightly outward. There is no gas directed rearwards, so there is no braking action.

If you want to reduce the felt recoil of each shot, make the rifle heavier. A vertical foregrip might help, since you will have the recoil distributed more evenly between both arms.

The jackass in me is obliged to say that its 5.56-savor what little recoil there is. Sorry, I had to.
7/28/2012 1:40:10 PM EDT
[#3]
Try an H2 buffer.
The Linear comps will give more of a rearward push.
I use an H or H2 with my linears. I also use a FA BCG.
Dave N
7/28/2012 9:14:46 PM EDT
[#4]
I ran a Levang on my PLR-16, it's good for throwing the sound & concussion on a short barrel forward but does nothing for muzzle flip and very little for recoil. I tried it on my 16" carbine and noticed no difference other than the extra weight.
7/28/2012 9:40:22 PM EDT
[#5]
I used a Levang comp for a bit. It was good except for the giant fireball out the front. Everyone loved it but me. For fast double taps nothing beats a can. I bought a YHM Phantom a few years ago and it"s the fastest follow up with no recoil I have found. No more fireball or loud noise.
7/29/2012 6:37:17 AM EDT
[#6]
Make a muzzle device that reduces flash, noise and recoil that doesn't require a tax stamp and you'll be a rich man.

Other than a suppressor, I don't know what you can do.
7/29/2012 6:42:31 AM EDT
[#7]
If you gun came with the RRA Tactical Comp, put it back on. That thing works great. Prob why you think the Levang has more felt recoil.
7/29/2012 12:42:16 PM EDT
[#8]
I took the muzzle break off due to how loud it is.  A can is in my future.
7/29/2012 5:07:26 PM EDT
[#9]
Pin on a dedicated .22LR upper.........DOH!
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