Ruger Am Ranch is just stupid loud

There are some muzzle brakes, Noveske being the one I am most familiar with, that direct the sound away from the shooter.

You probably need something like a Flash Can or similar to contain the flash and direct it forward. I'm not sure if those are legal in NY.

Kaw Valley linear compensator.

Kp321 said:

There are some muzzle brakes, Noveske being the one I am most familiar with, that direct the sound away from the shooter.

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Yes, the Noveske KX3 Pig is another good one.

Of course it's loud. A simple bloop tube will be effective in reducing the noise you hear about as well as anything you can screw on the end of the barrel that is not a silencer.

Kaw Valley Linear comp, cheap and effective.

@earlthegoat2 beat me to it. Kaw Valley.

ETA: ... so did @BreechFace

In my experience, an inexpensive Blast Diverter (flash can, etc) makes a significant difference on short barreled pistols in rifle-sized calibers. For ~$25, you should be able to reduce the blast-slap-shockwave feeling quite a bit.

It will be nowhere near hearing safe, but it'll sound like a rifle instead of an industrial accident.

A linear compensator would be your best bet.

Enfielder said:

Would a plain old A2 flash hider do anything?

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For sound, no. For muzzle flash, it's one of the best.

What threads do you have on your rifle?

Let me check when I get home, I might have a Kaw Valley Linear that would work for you.

I have the same rifle. I installed a Surefire brake. I don’t consider it loud and it is exceptionally accurate and there is zero muzzle flip and no recoil. One of the best. I shoot quality ammo. I have not fired regular cheap AK ammo.

I have two of these and don't think they are overly loud. I have A2's on both of them more to protect the crown than anything. Having said that, if you add a linear comp please post an update. I do use these as truck guns so anything to help with the noise is welcome. I also live in a non-silencer state. I only use Golden Tiger out of mine and it shoots great! PLEASE Ruger PLEASE if you are reading this thread come out with a version with iron sights!!!!

Enfielder said:

I nearly spit out my tequila on this one.

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Same, except red powerade.

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Got the same rifle. It's not that loud. It makes an awesome suppressor host though.
About any good linear comp should be good.

My 300WM or 338WM and a JP brake is loud and terribly obnoxious.

My 50 cal......... well everyone expects the thunder and lighting.

The barrel length is 16”, the same as a Kalashnikov pattern rifle.

The noise should be no worse. I hazard to ask if you are wearing ear protection?

I like the bootleg Krink 4 piece style brakes. Something like this:

https://www.dbtac.com/product/slim-...rake-can-compensator-5-8x24-tpi-crush-washer/