Are they self-indexing?
30cal muzzle brake for 7mm barrel?
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Are they self-indexing?
azarcher10x
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The newer version utilizes a lock nut I believe. Also, some have tunable top ports for muzzle rise and twist.
Unless I misconstrued, the OP is looking for self-indexing type. If he's looking for tunable top ports, APA's latest generation is both self-indexing and tunable.
25WSM
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I personally hate muzzlebrakes. Don't care for the blast that surroundes you when you shoot. Feels like it's sucking my eyes out. I just don't shoot stuff so big that I need a brake. Most rifles up to 300wsm really don't need a brake for me. It's a fact that brakes that discharge to the rear help recoil more but dang they suck to shoot. So when guys say their mighty mag feels like a 243 with their brake I just say my 243 feels just like a 243.
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Lol but how does your 243 do on a moose at 500+ yards?
25WSM
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They kill moose in Alaska with 223s so I guess it would do the job with the right bullet hit in the right place. I would think a Barnes in the lungs would kill one no problem. But I would use my 6.5 saum if I was going after moose. I only said 243 because that's what eveybody says their brakes magnums feel like. I do own more 6s than any other size. But I don't hunt big game with them.
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azarcher10x
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One reason I like the brakes from LR Customs. The first port is 90°, and the others are angled. The first port directs the blast away from the shooter.
25WSM
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I just don't like the concussion of brakes. I don't even like the Gentry brake that all the gas goes forward. I put alot of brakes on for guys but they don't go on mine. I would probably shoot better with a brake but just don't like how it feels. Most guys just notice how much less their rifles kick and are happy as a clam.
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ronstone09
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Try Darrel Holland gunsmithing out here in Oregon ! he makes quality muzzlebrakes available for all your calibers
I have a couple of his QDs but I do not think he makes self-indexing MBs unless it has changed recently.
The brake i had on my 25/284 was a 30 cal. Worked fine. I'm very fond of Vais muzzle brakes, but i don't shoot prone. Concussion and noise all directed away from you, self indexing, simply screw on
I don't notice any increased concussion or blast from any of the many brakes I've used. Folks beside me cringe though. I honestly can't recall any undo noise when breaking the shot on an animal. Bench resting paper punchers may have a different experience though. I couldn't say for sure.
