Help!! 338 Lapua Muzzle brake . CADEX MX2, MX1, APA FB or Insite Heathen ?

[Tremor3]

Hi,
My 338 lapua imp. build is almost complete.
I will need a 3/4X24 muzzle brake.

Thinking of the Cadex MX1 or MX2, Insite Arms Heathen and APA Fat Bastard.
Which is more efficient from your experience? Big difference between MX2 vs MX1?

Thanks for your help!

 

[RedBaron]

I have an APA Fat Bastard on one of my 338 Lapuas and it works great. Muzzle blast is significant but the recoil is minimal. I still prefer shooting it with a can though.

 

[Tremor3]

I have an APA Fat Bastard on one of my 338 Lapuas and it works great. Muzzle blast is significant but the recoil is minimal. I still prefer shooting it with a can though.

Good, seems to live up to the reputation.
By any chance, do you have an idea how deep is the thread of your MB? My barrel thread is 0.695 long, I guess I will needto shim it a bit.

 

[RedBaron]

Good, seems to live up to the reputation.
By any chance, do you have an idea how deep is the thread of your MB? My barrel thread is 0.695 long, I guess I will needto shim it a bit.

No idea, GA Precision installed it. If I get a chance I'll measure it for you.

 

[kthomas]

If it was me, I would be looking to get the new 5 port Insite Arms Heathen brake.

 

[CShooter92]

If it was me, I would be looking to get the new 5 port Insite Arms Heathen brake.

This^^

 

[Wnick308]

Another vote for the APA FB, low recoil and I don't think the blast is that bad, people shooting next to me at the range don't have a problem with it.

 

[Tarsiernyc]

I have an APA FB on my TRG-42 338. Love it!

 

[tadawson]

Area 419 Sidewinder on my 338, working well for me, and really like the mount!

 

[Poorboyr]

Cadex mx1.

 

[Vodoun daVinci]

Look hard at Area 419 brakes before you buy.

VooDoo

 

[B y r o n]

Not on your list but I have a Badger Ordnance Thruster Compensator on my 338 and it really tames the recoil even the big 300 grain slugs.

Blended right into the barrel profile you can't even tell it's not part of the blank.

 

[Tremor3]

This^^

Do I need a gunsmith to install it? I did my surefire on my 308 .. no big deal. I mean no ned to work either the mbarrel or the brake. Just shim it properly.

 

[Tremor3]

Another vote for the APA FB, low recoil and I don't think the blast is that bad, people shooting next to me at the range don't have a problem with it.

Seems that we need to go to a gunsmith to install it. Some metal work needs to be done?

 

[Wnick308]

Seems that we need to go to a gunsmith to install it. Some metal work needs to be done?

No, APA makes a self timing model(GEN 2) that's easy to install by yourself.

 

[Steel head]

I have experience with the Heathen and Sodeeinder.
I’m very happy with both.

 

[Tremor3]

I have experience with the Heathen and Sodeeinder.
I’m very happy with both.

both shooting in the 338 ? heathen are quick and easy to get here in Canada

 

[Steel head]

both shooting in the 338 ? heathen are quick and easy to get here in Canada

In smaller calibers.

Most of my experience with 338 is with a older surefire brake and I’m quite confident the extra ports and modern design will provide a noticeable reduction

 

[Tremor3]

Thank you all for your advices. I found this old thread on the subject which seems to confirm...

APA Fat Bastard vs. Badger FTE on .338LM...

I recently purchased an AIAW 338LM from another shooter here on the hide. He bought it new and had the barrel rethreaded from metric to an american thread (28x3/4) to fit a suppressor. He also had it fitted with an APA Fat Bastard brake. When I bought it I wanted to return it to an OEM look so...

www.snipershide.com

Fat bastard not the nicest with thar pointy nose but very effective.
So I'll deal with a pointy nose and get longer on target.

Cheers!!!

 

[Chargerguy]

I’m loving the Sidewinder on the .338LM AXMC. I feel like I could shoot it all day. Same brake on the TRG-42 but I definitely notice the recoil on that rifle.