Varmint Hunter
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Getting a matching OD brake might be a challenge on a thin profile sporter bbl. Ideally, a gunsmith would machine the brake to match the diameter and taper of the barrel for the best appearance.
Muzzle Breaks with style
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If the goal is to match the barrel's OD, then self-timing muzzle brakes are not what you are looking for. Some of what has been recommended are very good muzzle brakes, and some have a non-self-timing version that a reputable/competent gunsmith can match (or taper, if that is acceptable), but the key information needed is the muzzle diameter.
I have a Ruger No.1 in .243 win, but it's in a Mannlicher style, so this baby does not have a muzzle brake.
Muzzle brakes serve two purposes: reducing felt recoil and muzzle rise. The latter is often not realized. Being able to spot your target on impact is priceless. I am not recoil-sensitive, but I have been using muzzle devices since 2003 and have never looked back.
Adding/removing anything on the muzzle might change the barrel harmonics and the point of impact.
ntsqd
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That Browning design is very interesting! I suspect that we will be seeing more brakes in the future built to attach like it does.
ssobsss
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I have just the opposite issue and just removed my break on my 300 win mag RPR.I have a friend that is looking for to add a muzzle break to his Generation 1 Ruger American in 6.5 Creedmoor. Why? I don't know. He just asked me to order one for him. So, with that being said, I am looking for recommendations on a muzzle break that functions well and looks good while doing it. Pictures would be much appreciated, and on top of that, this is just a cool way to show off your rifle.
I just joined club to gain long range experience, make some new friends and get reloading advice from my fellow members. I am only one there shooting with a break and it's loud right/left of me and I ain't making friends too fast let me tell you.
I have a friend that is looking for to add a muzzle break to his Generation 1 Ruger American in 6.5 Creedmoor. Why? I don't know. He just asked me to order one for him. So, with that being said, I am looking for recommendations on a muzzle break that functions well and looks good while doing it. Pictures would be much appreciated, and on top of that, this is just a cool way to show off your rifle.
ssobsss
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I have just the opposite issue and just removed the break on my 300 win mag RPR. - It was the stock one that came with the rifle.
I just joined a club to gain long range experience, make some new friends and get reloading advice from my fellow members. I am only one there shooting with a break and it's loud right/left of me and I ain't making friends too fast let me tell you.
Sitting behind it, I was thinking what are they talking about, but when my buddy shot it a few times with me standing on the side I knew right away.
Since my barrel is already threaded, I just put a thread protector on it and to note, with the heavy weight of the rifle I really don't notice a major difference for kicking back. I'm not shooting 100+ rounds each time I go out either with the ammo costs. The rifle does jump a bit more and I am not able to track the shot through the scope as much.
Now if I was on open land with folks not always around me, I would have left this on.
I did find a great deal on a GSL GT 40 suppressor and have just finished up with my silencershop application. The decision was mostly based on not knowing what will happen down the road with all the politics going on, so I just took that plunge and got it over with once and for all.
I just joined a club to gain long range experience, make some new friends and get reloading advice from my fellow members. I am only one there shooting with a break and it's loud right/left of me and I ain't making friends too fast let me tell you.
Sitting behind it, I was thinking what are they talking about, but when my buddy shot it a few times with me standing on the side I knew right away.
Since my barrel is already threaded, I just put a thread protector on it and to note, with the heavy weight of the rifle I really don't notice a major difference for kicking back. I'm not shooting 100+ rounds each time I go out either with the ammo costs. The rifle does jump a bit more and I am not able to track the shot through the scope as much.
Now if I was on open land with folks not always around me, I would have left this on.
I did find a great deal on a GSL GT 40 suppressor and have just finished up with my silencershop application. The decision was mostly based on not knowing what will happen down the road with all the politics going on, so I just took that plunge and got it over with once and for all.
I have been a member of my shooting range since 2003. I did not join to make friends or learn reloading; most do not. We all do our thing and move on. However, I do know a few members who frequent the range when I do. I go early and often done when the masses show up. The majority of the people also use muzzle devices. I will not change my set-up just because a few do not like muzzle brakes. Everybody is briefed about it during a mandatory orientation.
hudgic
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Redhawk rifles has a nice looking break
NWP Muzzle Brake - Mac's Gunworks LLC
The NWP muzzle brake is the some of the best recoil reduction on the market. Our NWP muzzle brake gives 64% measured recoil reduction.
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My kid put one of these on his Tikka T3x Lite 6.5CM it really made it nice to shoot, and not overly aggressive/ loud.
6.5x300 WBY
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SRS TiPro3. Period. Don't weigh much and extremely effective.
Muzzle "brakes" give recoil sensitivity a "break" option.
i disagree about the radial comment. i have several and they have a good thing about them.........quieter than non. in prone they do kickup debris, but still (the 1's i have) are effective. designs of both are a limiting factor as both can be ineffective.
probably around .730"
that's defiantly has cool factor!
