Brake for Lightweight 338 Lapua Improved

comparing the brakes I've run on 338 Lapua sized cases, the SRS style has a large blast associated with higher levels of recoil reduction. The Muscle brake has far less blast because of the smaller ports, less port angle, etc. There is a lot of gas on those bigger cases so a blast is part of the ride. My preference for shootablity on a Lapua sized case is a brake. I'd like to try a dedicated 338 can, as I would expect the larger size would help out a bit more than an Omega 36 sized can.

jrock said:

I run an Omega 36 on a 12 lb 338 NM and the recoil is ok. I wouldn't want to do a 50 round range session with it but it's great for hunting. I've run a 4 port muscle brake on it and could shoot it all day. The 3 port ASR brake is no-go on that big of gun. The recoil impulse with the can is much longer than typical magnums.

I have a 6.75 lb 338 NM with a 5 port 1" diam SRS TI break and it tames it right down. I would feel comfortable running a 4 port on it, or going with a smaller diameter. It has an Airtech recoil pad on it which really helps. Great combo and much more packable than a 12 lb rig.

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Agreed. The five ports are where it's at. The 36M has a long push that is hard to keep on target. The brakes are great, one fast push and it's over. For a longer barrel and wide open shots I would go with just the brake. I am in the woods where setting up with ear pro just isn't as feasible.

surgeon260 said:

Can you say more about that? I am trying to get a better sense of what the recoil is like with a can on a lightweight magnum build. I would love to hear more about your experience.

Thanks for the reply.

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Let me preface that my experience with suppressors on magnums has been with shorter carbon barrels. The only way I think I can describe the recoil impulse on a suppressed magnum with a short barrel is that it feels more springy and less controllable as compared to the longer barrels with brakes like I mentioned above. Now maybe someone with experience shooting a suppressed long barrel can offer some of their findings but that's not why I built my suppressed rifles. I didn't want them ultra long. As far as shootability and controlled recoil, I found the braked scenario easier to manage. Anymore my shooting techniques have got me exerting more control over my rifles when I shoot them then I used to years ago. Especially with magnums or lightweight rifles. I no longer get willy-nilly behind the gun. I am exercising deliberate control as best as I can all the way through the shot process. This is another interesting topic of discussion with varying ideas and opinions and I'm always learning new things.

Well I can whole heartedly recommend the SRS TiPro5 on your big 338. I recently bought a Weatherby 338-378 and put the TiPro5 on her and have zero issues with a range session. Recoil is not even a thought with this brake. I love this brake absolutely love it. I have the TiPro4 on my 6.5x300 bee and it's just incredible.
Put a Terminator T3 on my 30-06 AI and it's crazy good. Highly recommend both the SRS TiPro5 and the Terminator's too.

Ryan at Piercision makes fantastic brakes, they do a good job with recoil but what makes them superb is how much less concussion there is for the shooter. It makes for a lot better shooting session. They are also really good shooting prone, they don't cover you with dirt and leaves and all of that. I think there are brakes that take a little more recoil out but the concussion on every one that I can think of is bad.

TERMINATOR T4
Have one on my 30/378 shooting 230&245 fills like a 308 with 165gr bullets.