Gunsmithing Witt Machine clamp on muzzle brake

[1winnen]

Hi. I was wondering if anyone has tried these muzzle brakes or have them on their rifle. I know the preferred method is to have the barrel threaded but due to the lack of funds and a local gunsmith a clamp on is the easiest way for me to go. I'm also wondering about accuracy and so called harmonics. Do muzzle brakes actually have an adverse effect on one or both? I have a Rem 700 308 Tactical with a 20" bull barrel and being 64yos and not having the same fatty arms the recoil is a little to much for me LOL. Thanks.

 

[Pinecone]

I have heard good things about the Kahntrol clamp on muzzle brake.

Clamp On Muzzle Brakes | Muzzle Brakes by Kahntrol Solutions

 

[tackleberry2000]

I have one on my 26" 308 but havent really noticed a big recoil reduction. How ever at the same time i put it on i was working on getting the propper technique down for getting behind the gun so i can see my shot hit tru the scope. Wasnt paying alot of attention to the recoil. Fit the barrel good. Nicely built.

 

[pfcustom]

My experience with clamp on brakes it they too often "clamp off" Installed several right after Clinton's ban died in 2004 on AR15s, most had problems. Took us about 5 to not do any more. We have only installed thread on units since with zero problems.

 

[1winnen]

New update. Have one of their muzzle brakes coming to test and evaluate. Once I get it installed and tested I'll post a reply as to how I feel about it and if it actually works on my Tactical 308. Provided it's permited here.

 

[Delta4-3]

It leaves one issue....where are you going to put your silencer!?

 

[1winnen]

Finally got my muzzle brake after about 3 weeks but I knew upfront that it would take awhile to get especially after talking to the company owner, Ken, what their machining process entailed. I’ll try to keep this short but thorough and if possible upload some pictures. If I’m unable to upload them PM me with an actual e-mail address and I’ll e-mail them to you.

Although I haven’t actually seen or held other muzzle brakes I found the machining and finish are excellent and smooth. I opted for the Cerakote coating which I’m very please I did because there finish is also excellent. When fitting the brake to my barrel I followed their instructions and although tight it was easily to attach. I was very surprised to see that the brake looks like it’s part of the barrel and seems to line up with the rifles bore perfectly.

Testing firing: although I wasn’t able to get the scope on target during each shot I do believe that the felt recoil was reduced by at least 50% which is what I was looking for. There are a couple of advantages I believe are worth mentioning. 1) the ability to remove the clamp on IF someone wanted to, which I won’t and 2) if you’re on a fixed income and budget like I am, the cost is about ½ that of having your barrel threaded, buying a screw on and then having a gunsmith fit it. All in all I’m VERY satisfied with the machining, finish, fit and reduced felt recoil and will definitely keep it. I hope these pictures come through.

 

[shoots100]

I bought one for a friend who Shoot's a lightweight 300 weatherby mag.If it worked,he said he would buy it. He would only shoot a few rounds before hunting season because of the recoil.While it looks like a brick hanging on the end of the barrel, it does work. We removed it a couple of times to see if it effected point of aim, and it didn't, so he paid me for it the next day.

 

[1winnen]

Yeah it does kind of look like a small brick and adds a little weight BUT it does reduce the felt recoil which is what I was looking for. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a cheaper alternative to paying a gunsmith, about half, to thread your barrel, buy a screw on and then have him fit it. I hadn't sighted in my reloads so I wasn't concerned about POI after putting on the brake and I still got good groups.