Gunsmithing 30 cal muzzle Brake on 6.5mm bbl

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Gents,

I recently acquired a RAD rapid brake intended for a .308 win barrel. I'm now thinking I would prefer to use it on my 6.5x47 barrel. Is there any downside to using the brake given that the exit hole is opened up for 30cal?

Thanks,
Rath

 

[ORD]

Re: 30 cal muzzle Brake on 6.5mm bbl

It should work fine, but may not be quite as efficient since the brake won't be capturing/redirecting as much given the smaller bullet and larger exit hole.

I seriously doubt that you will be able to perceive any appreciable difference between the two brakes.

That said...if you really WANT to swap them out, maybe Randy will do you are favor and switch them for you (assuming yours is new and you cover S&H since you are "down under"). I'm not sure what 3 specific sized he offers, but I know that they range from 6mm to .308/7.62 so it is possible that he has a 6.5mm-specific model.

 

[Wheres-Waldo]

Re: 30 cal muzzle Brake on 6.5mm bbl

I run a .338 cal brake on all the barrels of my M2008, just for the sake of needing only one muzzle brake. Anything from .243 to .308

.....no problems what so ever.

 

[Captain Moroni]

Re: 30 cal muzzle Brake on 6.5mm bbl

Run with it and love it! like ORD said you wont be able to tell the difference.

 

[customshooter]

Re: 30 cal muzzle Brake on 6.5mm bbl

just a matter of efficiency....