Barrel/Brake Question

[phillip61]

While at the range the other day A guy commented about how much my gun jumped off the table after every shot. I shoot a 308 with a 24" barrel. I have noticed in the past how difficult it would be for a quick follow-up shot due the re-alignment I have to do after each shot. So my question would be do I need a brake installed? Would this also help with accuracy?

Anyone with knowledge on this subject please feel free to chime in. Thanks in advance for your input.

here is a pic of the rifle.

 

[buffybuster]

Do you NEED a brake?......... No, lined up properly behind the rifle and loading the bipod, you will be able to control the rifle and minimize the jump. That said, a good muzzlebrake makes things much easier.

A muzzlebrake, properly installed will have no impact on accuracy, though it could change your zero slightly.

 

[Elite_KG]

Bipods and tables don't mix well. Try shooting with bags off a table and bipod on the dirt. 308 out if a 24" barrel and proper technique is well manageable.

 

[coldboremiracle]

^this, you likely need to work on driving the rifle. Also, I find it harder to do properly on a bench.

 

[Rem7targetactical]

While at the range the other day A guy commented about how much my gun jumped off the table after every shot. I shoot a 308 with a 24" barrel. I have noticed in the past how difficult it would be for a quick follow-up shot due the re-alignment I have to do after each shot. So my question would be do I need a brake installed? Would this also help with accuracy?

Anyone with knowledge on this subject please feel free to chime in. Thanks in advance for your input.

here is a pic of the rifle.

I had the same issue but after installing a JP Cooley it made a HUGE difference. I went with the large style. JP - Compensators - Bennie Cooley Signature Series

 

[FALex]

yes, depending upon the brake, it will help reduce recoil, thereby making follow up shots quicker. A friend I shoot with is shooting a Savage 10fcp-hs. His rifle jumped quite a bit and he would have trouble finding targets after that initial shot. This experience becomes worse during stages when you have to transition between multiple targets. He had a friend thread a PWS brake, and he said it has helped him significantly.

It will not, however, "help with accuracy." That part is still up to you, sir.

 

[Shanerbanner10]

I would honestly say work on driving the rifle. I had that problem when I first started shooting, but once my fundamentals got better all that stopped. I believe Jacob has a video on youtube where he shows how its done.

 

[Graham]

Barrel/Brake Question

You don't need a brake on a .308.

 

[Killshot44]

If it's not a carry-rifle, put a couple of pounds of #7 lead birdshot in the butt end of the stock.

Bipods work better shooting prone. If you're at a bench go with bags.