Muzzle Brake Applications.

[Just Chuck]

I'm guessing my question will fit the 'stupid question' criteria, so here goes.

I have a Lil' Bastard brake for my 308 and was wondering about putting that on a 6.5CM. There is more than enough bore clearance, so are there any other issues, safety-wise, performance-wise (will that be effective at all on the 6.5CM)? Is this something is done?

 

[theLBC]

it won't be quite as effective, but there is no "danger". the difference in recoil vs a 6.5CM brake can be surprising small, but all brakes are not the same.

Will a .308 Muzzle Brake work on a 6.5 Creedmoor?

Will a .308 Muzzle Brake work on a 6.5 Creedmoor? Does the internal diameter of a muzzle brake effect recoil reduction? This is a very common question, derived from the desire to purchase only one muzzle brake to use for multiple caliber sizes. American Precision Arms’ R&D department set out to...

www.americanprecisionarms.com

 

[Just Chuck]

Thanks for the reply, info, and link. Since I have one on hand (308 brake), I'll give it a try and see if it a noticeable, significant difference. What I would hope to achieve is to better stay on target during/after recoil.

 

[theLBC]

Thanks for the reply, info, and link. Since I have one on hand (308 brake), I'll give it a try and see if it a noticeable, significant difference. What I would hope to achieve is to better stay on target during/after recoil.

since it is nearly as effective as one specific to 6.5CM based on that article testing (97%), it should work very well.

 

[Steel head]

I’ve put my 30 caliber sidewinder on my 260.
it was very effective