Best Ruger 10/22 Muzzle Brakes – 2022 Top Picks

Best Overall:
Shrewd - #2 Muzzle Brake 22 Caliber

Next, we’ll be looking at the Shrewd #2 Muzzle Brake. When you take a look at this muzzle brake, you’ll notice the unique design it has. This has all kinds of gas ports designed to redirect any gas that will leave the barrel and prevent it from going toward your face. In other words, the gas can go in either direction except toward you.

This can handle .22 caliber bullets, but it will also have the ability to handle .44 caliber bullets if you happen to fire those as well. This product is made from 4140 steel and is designed to take on as much abuse as possible.

No matter how many rounds you fire overall, this puppy will still hold its own after a while. Don’t be surprised if it can still take on multiple rounds after a year or two.

If you need this installed, you might have to rely on a professional gunsmith to get it done for you. If you have some gunsmithing skills of your own, it would be worth putting them to the test when installing this. If you don’t mind that at all, then you’ll probably appreciate a muzzle brake like this.

Bottom Line

While the performance is great, the reason we gave it the runner-up honor was mostly due to the installation process. Sure, if you have gunsmithing skills, you can save yourself some money by installing this yourself. But if it’s too intimidating, you’ll need a professional.

However, if you have the patience and the money to get this done professionally, the Shrewd #2 Muzzle Brake is a possible choice.

Best For The Money:
NcSTAR Ruger 10/22 Muzzle Brake

Are you looking for the best Ruger 10/22 muzzle brake that won’t suck the life out of your bank account? If so, then you’re going to love the NcSTAR Ruger 10/22 option. This item is designed to last you a long time, like years, maybe even decades. It’s hard to imagine that a budget muzzle brake can last this long. But make no mistake, it will likely be the last one you buy for a while.

That’s because it’s made from high-quality materials designed to make this as strong and durable as possible. Don’t be surprised if it can still hold its own after a thousand or so rounds.

Aside from that, this is an easy to install muzzle brake you can attach to your rifle in a matter of minutes. If you’re looking for something that will save you a lot of time and money (like saving you a trip and what you would otherwise pay for a gunsmith) then you’re going to want to give the NcStar muzzle brake an even closer look.

Bottom Line

Needless to say, we're impressed with this product, especially for something that is designed to fit most budgets. The recoil reduction is quite noticeable, muzzle jump is non-existent, and it takes only minutes to install.

On top of that, this will last quite a while and won't affect the permanent look of your rifle regardless of whether you install or remove it. If you want to reduce recoil and muzzle jump on your Ruger 10/22 but want to stay within your financial means, the NcSTAR muzzle brake might just be what the doctor ordered.

3. NcSTAR Vism Ruger 10/22 Muzzle Brake

For our last product in the review, we'll be taking a look at the NcSTAR Vism Ruger 10/22 Muzzle Brake. This is constructed from high-quality steel complete with a black finish. Making this not only one tough customer but also a very sharp-looking muzzle brake that will make your rifle stand out above the rest.

This will also add a little over 1.5 inches to your muzzle, which won't throw off your accuracy in the slightest. After all, the purpose of these products is to increase the hit probability of your rifle, not hinder it. If you don't like your rifle kicking up dust when shooting in the prone position, then you're going to love this muzzle brake.

The NcSTAR is designed to make sure that your gun's recoil is so reduced, it won't be able to kick up dust, period. After all, it's bad enough when gas from your 10/22 Ruger might blow right in your face.

This muzzle brake has a total of 14 gas ports designed to redirect the gas, leaving your rifle to go elsewhere other than your face. If you hate blowback, you'll beat it to the punch with the NcStar Vism Ruger 10/22 Muzzle Brake.

Bottom Line

The NcSTAR muzzle brake is worth a closer look if you're more apt to find one that will best suit you in shooting competitions. Most of the time, if you use an AR, you'll find yourself shooting in the prone position.

On top of that, no dust or gas will blow up in your face each time you fire your rifle. So it's a win-win with a product like this. Other than that, this is also worth the investment if you're on a budget.

Once again, we always go for the ones that are high in quality and performance but carry a not-so-hefty price tag.

4. Area 419 - Hellfire Muzzle Brake

First on the list, we’ll be taking a look at the Hellfire muzzle brake from the Area 419 brand. This comes in two types of finishes: black matte and stainless steel. The finish you choose will obviously be based on your own personal preference. But what makes this one of the best on the market?

This is an easy to install muzzle brake with a design that allows users to keep the brake ports aligned correctly. Once installed, you’ll have a noticeable amount of recoil reduction each time you fire a shot. On top of that, there is no muzzle jump. If you consider this a good thing, then you’ll have no trouble choosing this as one of your own.

This is a very durable product designed to take all kinds of abuse, so it can handle as many rounds as you have with your Ruger 10/22. If you want something that will reduce recoil and enhance your overall control, this muzzle brake might just be exactly what you’re looking for.

Bottom Line

This product has proven itself worthy of the best overall title. This is easy to install, can handle all kinds of abuse, can handle many rounds, and it does its job reducing recoil and muzzle jump. If you’re looking for something that will give you increased overall control and in turn, more accurate and precise shots, the Area 419 Hellfire Muzzle Brake is worth the investment.

5. Shrewd Muzzle Brake 22 Caliber

Next, we’ll be taking a look at the Shrewd Muzzle Brake for 22 Calibers. This shouldn’t be confused with the #2 muzzle that we’ve reviewed earlier on. So what’s the difference between the two?

The exit holes are actually different in size. Other than that, this muzzle brake is just the same as its #2 counterpart. This comes with 21 gas ports on each side of the muzzle brake, making a grand total of 42.

This is designed to make the gas from your rifle go in other directions except towards your face. No one likes the idea of having gas blowback. So if you hate having to deal with that, this will do the job in getting rid of it.

This is designed to handle .22 caliber rounds, but can also work to handle .44 caliber rounds, as well. Either way, you’re dealing with quite a versatile, do-it-all kind of muzzle brake. Like the other Shrewd product before, this will also take some gunsmithing skills to be installed.

If you don’t know how to install this, this will mean going to get this installed by a nearby gunsmith. If you got the time and the patience, then you’ll want to get the Shrewd muzzle brake. This product can perform so well, it’s probably worth the wait to try it out.

Bottom Line

Looking beyond the need for gunsmithing skills to install this, the Shrewd proves itself to be one of the best muzzle brakes on the market. We’re impressed with the overall design, considering that it does a good job keeping the gas away from your face. Most importantly, the muzzle jump and recoil are minimal to non-existent.

If you’re looking for a muzzle brake that will allow you total control over your rifle and will give your rifle the best in terms of accuracy, then the Shrewd muzzle brake may be the best purchase you’ll ever make.