Im going to be getting a break on my build and want the best one that eliminates muzzle rise. The build is a 700 action based 308 so recoil isn't the issue I just don't want the thing jumping around all over the place. I was thinking of using the badger FTE break but was wondering if there is better out there. All imput is appreciated. Thanks.
Gunsmithing Eliminating Muzzle Rise
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Re: Eliminating Muzzle Rise
You're ultimately in control of the rifle, if it "jumping all around" that is "your" fault as the shooter, not the rifles fault.
Learn to drive the rifle correctly and it won't jump even without a brake.
You're ultimately in control of the rifle, if it "jumping all around" that is "your" fault as the shooter, not the rifles fault.
Learn to drive the rifle correctly and it won't jump even without a brake.
Re: Eliminating Muzzle Rise
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You're ultimately in control of the rifle, if it "jumping all around" that is "your" fault as the shooter, not the rifles fault.
Learn to drive the rifle correctly and it won't jump even without a brake. </div></div>
this.... if your 308 is "jumping" your doing something wrong.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You're ultimately in control of the rifle, if it "jumping all around" that is "your" fault as the shooter, not the rifles fault.
Learn to drive the rifle correctly and it won't jump even without a brake. </div></div>
this.... if your 308 is "jumping" your doing something wrong.
Re: Eliminating Muzzle Rise
Ok I get that im ultimatley in control of the rifle. I've watched and have been practing the videos that LL made on recoil management. I should rephrase and say the real issue isn't that the rifle is going all over the place just that it still has a little bit of muzzle jump. I've seen guys put the FTE breaks on their guns and when they shoot the thing barely moves.
Ok I get that im ultimatley in control of the rifle. I've watched and have been practing the videos that LL made on recoil management. I should rephrase and say the real issue isn't that the rifle is going all over the place just that it still has a little bit of muzzle jump. I've seen guys put the FTE breaks on their guns and when they shoot the thing barely moves.
Re: Eliminating Muzzle Rise
Brakes are good at that for sure. Think of it as a bandage in this case. 308 does not need a brake like the larger cartridges. It functionally solves your problem of jump very well, but it does not really help per se. There is still a weakness in form that the recoil finds and humps... improve that and you will shoot better too I bet.
Good luck
Brakes are good at that for sure. Think of it as a bandage in this case. 308 does not need a brake like the larger cartridges. It functionally solves your problem of jump very well, but it does not really help per se. There is still a weakness in form that the recoil finds and humps... improve that and you will shoot better too I bet.
Good luck
Re: Eliminating Muzzle Rise
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 331V8</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Brakes are good at that for sure. Think of it as a bandage in this case. 308 does not need a brake like the larger cartridges. It functionally solves your problem of jump very well, but it does not really help per se. There is still a weakness in form that the recoil finds and humps... improve that and you will shoot better too I bet.
Good luck </div></div>
Well noted, thanks for the info.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 331V8</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Brakes are good at that for sure. Think of it as a bandage in this case. 308 does not need a brake like the larger cartridges. It functionally solves your problem of jump very well, but it does not really help per se. There is still a weakness in form that the recoil finds and humps... improve that and you will shoot better too I bet.
Good luck </div></div>
Well noted, thanks for the info.
Re: Eliminating Muzzle Rise
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BERTMAN77MK2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ck out the Surefire brakes (double as a suppressore host)</div></div>
I have checked those out and like them except I'm in communist california for school and practical and fun isn't allowed here.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BERTMAN77MK2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ck out the Surefire brakes (double as a suppressore host)</div></div>
I have checked those out and like them except I'm in communist california for school and practical and fun isn't allowed here.
Re: Eliminating Muzzle Rise
Surefire brakes are 100% good to go here. Threaded barrels just aren't allowed on pistols.
Surefire brakes are 100% good to go here. Threaded barrels just aren't allowed on pistols.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C9X19</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Surefire brakes are 100% good to go here. Threaded barrels just aren't allowed on pistols.</div></div>
I know the break is legal I was just referring to the suppressors. Thanks for the conformation though.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C9X19</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Surefire brakes are 100% good to go here. Threaded barrels just aren't allowed on pistols.</div></div>
I know the break is legal I was just referring to the suppressors. Thanks for the conformation though.
Re: Eliminating Muzzle Rise
Your positioning behind the rifle needs work. I think a muzzle brake is probably a nice edition to a fine rifle, but you shouldn't start that way.
It would be like saying your Ford Escort is no good for your kid to learn to drive on, he needs coil over suspension and sway bars.
Learn to drive the car, or the rifle, first...then make it nicer. Make sure you have the basics down first. You want better glass or a nicer bipod, go for it, I wouldn't start adding features to the rifle to combat a lack of proper form.
Rich
Your positioning behind the rifle needs work. I think a muzzle brake is probably a nice edition to a fine rifle, but you shouldn't start that way.
It would be like saying your Ford Escort is no good for your kid to learn to drive on, he needs coil over suspension and sway bars.
Learn to drive the car, or the rifle, first...then make it nicer. Make sure you have the basics down first. You want better glass or a nicer bipod, go for it, I wouldn't start adding features to the rifle to combat a lack of proper form.
Rich
