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Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

GunjunkieM24

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Looking for some feedback on the Badger FTE brake....

I have used several of Hollands muzzle brakes on my Magnums but was thinking of trying one of the Badgers....Are they pretty effective? The Holland has served me pretty well but I am building a new rifle and my son thinks the Badger looks pretty slick....just want to make sure they are effective before shelling out 150 buck....
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

I just had my Remington 700, 300 winmag fitted for this brake and was able to shoot it this weekend. The brake reduced my recoil to a little less than my Remington 700, 308.

It's a lot easier to stay on target, call shots and shoot follow ups.

Worth every penny.
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

Did you find much of an increase in noise levels at the shooter?
I'm waiting to have my FTE installed at the moment... It's only .308 but on a 20"

Firemarshall, your rifle is the epitome of bad-arse brother
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

There was an increase in noise from the driver's seat, however it was not earth shattering. I just use plugs and I was comfortable the whole time.

I did get to meet another Sheriff's Deputy though. I usually shoot a 100 yard target from the porch of my weekend house without any problems. The blast that used to be directed down range is now also directed 90 degrees to the left and right of downrange. I believe that this caused some concern with my closest neighbor as he thought I was sending rounds over his house (90 degrees to my right and about 800 yards away).

After the Sheriff looked at my target down range he determined that I was safely shooting and went on his merry way.

I then went down to the neighbor's house and smoothed things over and explained my new setup. All ended up being okay.
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

I have one on my 6.5 creedmoor. I was sold when I shot T.Burkes 243 with an FTE break. My 6.5 is like shooting a 22 when it comes to recoil. The noise... I know it sucks to shoot next to one as far as being behind the rifle I don't see much difference.
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

I just put one on my .308. Made a huge difference! Recoil in my opinion is now essentially zero....made recoil a complete non factor. Makes shooting much more fun, which is what it's all about for me. As far as noise...if you are wearing proper hearing protection then what does it matter? Buy one, I'm very happy with my FTE, they don't just look cool, they really do work well.
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

Your barrel must be threaded.... The clamp just holds it in place when you get it lined up where you want it (first baffle flush with barrel and "Front Towards Enemy" text right side up!)
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

Screwing out the FTE brake alittle and making it canted slightly to the left should improve it's performance, this little trick works great on my Tubb Brake.
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

Intersting cobra, I have my holland tilted slightly to the right to keep everything tracking straight back.
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HasgunWilltravel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">does the FTE thread on, or does it clamp on, I can not tell..</div></div>


Nick, this is what the barrel looks like without the brake.

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Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Screwing out the FTE brake alittle and making it canted slightly to the left should improve it's performance, this little trick works great on my Tubb Brake. </div></div>

I understand what you're saying here but do you have a picture? I like pictures
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haha.
You're not concerned with any uneven barrel torque / flip issues in the long term with this setup bro??
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

Thanks for all the comments fellas.

I have one ordered and will thread my barel when it gets here.
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

Very happy with mine on my 300 win mag
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

Shot a buddy's .300 WM with one on it and it's amazing. It's loud, but I would say it recoils less than my .308 now.
 
Re: Badger FTE brake...Do they work well?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sinister</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MGJTpZ-OSI </div></div>

Sorry to bring a thread back from the dead but this is a pretty sick set-up right here!
 
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