I am looking to put together a 7MM Mag with an action that I just picked up. I have a Hollands Radial Baffle muzzle brake on my 300win and really like it. That being said I am interested if there are any other good options for a muzzle brake? I would like to steer clear of a 360 degree brake just to curb dust and debris when shooting prone. I would also like a brake that is flush (same diameter) with a Sendero contour barrel. I want one that is clean looking and functional (more functional than clean looking). All input and any info you can offer is appreciated.
Gunsmithing Lets Talk Muzzle Brake's
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Re: Lets Talk Muzzle Brake's
Don't believe you will find one as good as the Holland, that is muzzle size, as it's about 90*(+/-) surface area, and blast exit opening.
I had a Holland(not that one)on a 300wm but long short I now have one I machined/built on it. My Muzzle is 0.907 and the break is 1.395 tapered to the muzzle at 65* from the edge of the first horizontal exit hole. There are 3 horiz's and 3 top similar to the Holland but the tops were machined 3* to the left of plum at the start towards the crt line of the bullet bore hole. With this break you'll watch the hole appear even at 100yds.
Going to build another one soon, as I believe changing the horiz angle on the first blast hole will make it better yet, as I prefer Performance, over looks.
Don't believe you will find one as good as the Holland, that is muzzle size, as it's about 90*(+/-) surface area, and blast exit opening.
I had a Holland(not that one)on a 300wm but long short I now have one I machined/built on it. My Muzzle is 0.907 and the break is 1.395 tapered to the muzzle at 65* from the edge of the first horizontal exit hole. There are 3 horiz's and 3 top similar to the Holland but the tops were machined 3* to the left of plum at the start towards the crt line of the bullet bore hole. With this break you'll watch the hole appear even at 100yds.
Going to build another one soon, as I believe changing the horiz angle on the first blast hole will make it better yet, as I prefer Performance, over looks.
Re: Lets Talk Muzzle Brake's
I happen to like the Holland which I used for years, and I still have them on some of my first rifles. However, I also have found that APA's Little Bastard, and Badger thruster brakes off all the same for less money. The only real difference is the three little ports in the Holland on the top side. They don't really seam to make a notable difference. There are even others that have the same side discharge ports, and closed bottom, but they aren't as popular even though they're just as good.
I happen to like the Holland which I used for years, and I still have them on some of my first rifles. However, I also have found that APA's Little Bastard, and Badger thruster brakes off all the same for less money. The only real difference is the three little ports in the Holland on the top side. They don't really seam to make a notable difference. There are even others that have the same side discharge ports, and closed bottom, but they aren't as popular even though they're just as good.
Re: Lets Talk Muzzle Brake's
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: STR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I happen to like the Holland which I used for years, and I still have them on some of my first rifles. However, I also have found that APA's Little Bastard, and Badger thruster brakes off all the same for less money. The only real difference is the three little ports in the Holland on the top side. They don't really seam to make a notable difference. There are even others that have the same side discharge ports, and closed bottom, but they aren't as popular even though they're just as good. </div></div>
The Hollands' Radial Baffle no longer has the holes on top. I have the newer model where they have just cut the ports to a higher* towards the top to keep the muzzle down. I like the looks of the Little Bastard brake when it is at the same diameter of the barrel. I may try them out on this build...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: STR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I happen to like the Holland which I used for years, and I still have them on some of my first rifles. However, I also have found that APA's Little Bastard, and Badger thruster brakes off all the same for less money. The only real difference is the three little ports in the Holland on the top side. They don't really seam to make a notable difference. There are even others that have the same side discharge ports, and closed bottom, but they aren't as popular even though they're just as good. </div></div>
The Hollands' Radial Baffle no longer has the holes on top. I have the newer model where they have just cut the ports to a higher* towards the top to keep the muzzle down. I like the looks of the Little Bastard brake when it is at the same diameter of the barrel. I may try them out on this build...
Re: Lets Talk Muzzle Brake's
Holland Quick Discharge brakes make this gunsmith lots of money and have for years. For $80 (less if you buy a bunch of brakes at once)you can make another $200 depending on how and what you bill for.
First: They work big time. The second boy that shoots the rifle has no previous firearms experience. He's a little dude shooting a 300 RUM...the brake works and matches nicely to the Sendero finish.
[video:youtube]http://youtu.be/nkCletc8P5g[/video]
They are easy to install and can really increase your turn-around time because on matte finish rifles there is no bluing needed. These brakes can be installed in 45 minutes start to finish, a little longer on bead blast stainless or a polish stainless. Like the one in the video.
Holland says his record was 11 installs in a day. I haven't been able to crank out 11 but I did manage 8 and still answered the phones and took guns in. Holland has people for that.
Holland Quick Discharge brakes make this gunsmith lots of money and have for years. For $80 (less if you buy a bunch of brakes at once)you can make another $200 depending on how and what you bill for.
First: They work big time. The second boy that shoots the rifle has no previous firearms experience. He's a little dude shooting a 300 RUM...the brake works and matches nicely to the Sendero finish.
[video:youtube]http://youtu.be/nkCletc8P5g[/video]
They are easy to install and can really increase your turn-around time because on matte finish rifles there is no bluing needed. These brakes can be installed in 45 minutes start to finish, a little longer on bead blast stainless or a polish stainless. Like the one in the video.
Holland says his record was 11 installs in a day. I haven't been able to crank out 11 but I did manage 8 and still answered the phones and took guns in. Holland has people for that.
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I have a buddy who tested about 15 muzzle brakes for the 30 cal, PWS, JP, PWS, Jec, Muscle, Vais,Badger, and more. He also tedted a new Co. called Precision Armament, who is now making rails, shims, Brakes, adapters, and I have to say, while using his little digital measure recoil contraption, the Precision Arm. M11 took more flip and recoil away than any of them. That's what I'm using on my 20" 5r now, but Bugholes is gonna blend a Jec in with my 260 Kreiger/Bartlein brrl. I really believe in Precision Armament. Their a Mom n Pop kind of store and and a lot of Engineering goes into making their brakes. Google em, they have some sweet picatinny rails too.
I have a buddy who tested about 15 muzzle brakes for the 30 cal, PWS, JP, PWS, Jec, Muscle, Vais,Badger, and more. He also tedted a new Co. called Precision Armament, who is now making rails, shims, Brakes, adapters, and I have to say, while using his little digital measure recoil contraption, the Precision Arm. M11 took more flip and recoil away than any of them. That's what I'm using on my 20" 5r now, but Bugholes is gonna blend a Jec in with my 260 Kreiger/Bartlein brrl. I really believe in Precision Armament. Their a Mom n Pop kind of store and and a lot of Engineering goes into making their brakes. Google em, they have some sweet picatinny rails too.
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