Gunsmithing muzzle brake for a 338 LM build

[pinzmann]

Just got my Kreiger barrel and am in the market for a muzzle brake. What thread size is recommended for that caliber? 5/8 or 3/4? Or does it even matter? Planning on going with the Fat Bastard.

 

[Goin'Hot]

Re: muzzle brake for a 338 LM build

The FB works great. I had mine threaded 5/8 and have had no issues.

 

[762frmafr]

Re: muzzle brake for a 338 LM build

ROEDALE....

 

[phreakmode]

Re: muzzle brake for a 338 LM build

I don't have experience with the FB muzzle device, but I have fit and fired .338LMs with Badger Thrusters and FTEs, the FTE gets the edge on this type of magnum and the Thruster takes it on normal short action cartridges. 5/8" threads are not an issue.

 

[71firebird400]

Re: muzzle brake for a 338 LM build

I went with a TRG brake on mine, threaded M18x1 I believe.

 

[Rookie]

Re: muzzle brake for a 338 LM build

Buddy of mine just got a 338 Edge. It came with an Answer brake. We both shot several rounds and couldn't believe how mild the recoil was with that brake.

 

[Keith Johns]

Re: muzzle brake for a 338 LM build

Badger thruster is one of my favorite on the market. I like it because it can be turned to be the same contour as the barrel, and look seamless.

Very efficient too. Could shoot a 338LM all day.

Either 3/4x28 or 5/8x24 or 28 will work fine.

 

[Raven 6]

Re: muzzle brake for a 338 LM build

APA "lil bastard" it can be turned to the same profile as your barrel, and works great.

 

[E. Bryant]

Re: muzzle brake for a 338 LM build

I'm quite happy with the Badger FTE for this application.

 

[rlr]

Re: muzzle brake for a 338 LM build

I used the Badger Thruster and found it to be very effective. I got it with a 3/4x24 thread, specifically to be different from my others. Didn't want an HUA moment and screw on a .30 can!