308 muzzle break

[Dildobaggins]

So, I'm looking at getting a APA FB brake for a 308 win, but I'm a little worried about the recoil. Before my man card is revoked, I have had surgery on my shoulder (4 times) to repiar a torn labrum, all done when I used to box. I was looking at getting a howa barrled action, and an Oryx chassis. With scope it would be around 12.5 pounds. Everything I have shot in the past decade has been a semi. Only bolt ive shot was a tikka ultralight in .243. I know many factors go into recoil, such as load, ergonomics of rifle, weight, etc. But what would be comparable to, say a 12 pound rifle with a good brake? Thanks.

 

[celltech]

If a good muzzle brake reduces recoil 40-50% then a braked .308 should feel like a bare .243. The Oryx recoil pad is not that soft so you could likely rig up a good pad if need be.

 

[JMGlasgow]

You could also stick to lighter bullets with the 308. Something in the 155 to 168 range with a brake should be pretty tame.

 

[diggler1833]

That braked .308 to .243 comparison seems about right to me...owning both.

A good, soft recoil pad is also going to be your friend here.

FWIW, I think an APA FB might be a little overkill, unless you just like the looks and heft. I had a LB on a .260 at one point and it was very comparable to my Ruger #1 in .22-250.

 

[96C]

Area419 Sidewinder, big brake... Big reduction in felt recoil.
Make sure you put a rubber limbsaver, soft recoil butt pad on the stock also then.

I had two shoulder reconstructions after a motorbike crash, this was a problem for me also for a while.

 

[sisyphus]

 

[MikeRTacOps]

Shoot me a PM I'll send you a Tac Ops MB freeeeee of charge but you'll need a Smith to time it for you...

You should feel zero recoil and if you do you might be turning into a Mangina then we will have to have a serious talk LOL


Mike R.

 

[Dildobaggins]

Shoot me a PM I'll send you a Tac Ops MB freeeeee of charge but you'll need a Smith to time it for you...

You should feel zero recoil and if you do you might be turning into a Mangina then we will have to have a serious talk LOL


Mike R.

will do Mike, thanks!

 

[MikeRTacOps]

Dropping a Tac Ops MB in the mail...

Mike R.

 

[Dildobaggins]

Dropping a Tac Ops MB in the mail...

Mike R.

You the man!!! Thanks again!

 

[MikeRTacOps]

You the man!!! Thanks again!

Your Most Welcome my pleasure...
If your smith has any questions feel free to give me a shout...

Mike R.

 

[nervous]

I bought one of this fellow's muzzle brakes, I'm very impressed with it!

https://muzzlebrakesandmore.com/

 

[4thandbleek]

My thoughts on Braking a .308 Win. . Not necessary , they don't kick !

 

[631Shooter]

I bought one of this fellow's muzzle brakes, I'm very impressed with it!

https://muzzlebrakesandmore.com/

Which one did you get, i recently got the CFII but haven't had a chance to mount it as the barrel is a couple weeks out still.

 

[fdkay]

My thoughts on Braking a .308 Win. . Not necessary , they don't kick !

I guess Isaac Newton didn't make it to your neck of the woods, as, apparently, physics don't exist where you live.
besides, you apparently have never had reconstructive shoulder surgery.

 

[MikeRTacOps]

Just left Fed Ex 3 day express saver...
Enjoy... BTW, when I come to NY to see some family next month you owe me a Beer, I drink MGD's I'm a cheap date

Mike R.

 

[JMGlasgow]

No Miller High Life Mike?

 

[Dildobaggins]

Just left Fed Ex 3 day express saver...
Enjoy... BTW, when I come to NY to see some family next month you owe me a Beer, I drink MGD's I'm a cheap date

Mike R.

Hahaha, hell I'll buy you a few!

 

[10ring1]

Op...ur avatar. Lol. Rut Daniels is funny as hell.

 

[Dildobaggins]

Op...ur avatar. Lol. Rut Daniels is funny as hell.

"Didn't goooo 20. Heck of a set of loins on em."

 

[MikeRTacOps]

No Miller High Life Mike?

Those are good I'll suck some down as long as they are ice cold lol

Mike R.

 

[nervous]

Which one did you get, i recently got the CFII but haven't had a chance to mount it as the barrel is a couple weeks out still.

I put this on a 30-06 and the fellow at Muzzle brakes and more recommended a 4 port beast. My rifle has a 28" barrel with a 1 in 9 twist that I plan on using heavy bullets in.