Muzzle brake suggestions?
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Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
My FTE was alright before I sold that rifle, might want to look to that. If you shoot at a bench a lot one that doesn't throw gas left and right would probably make you a little more popular.
My FTE was alright before I sold that rifle, might want to look to that. If you shoot at a bench a lot one that doesn't throw gas left and right would probably make you a little more popular.
Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
Got a BO FTE on mine. The recoil is less than shooting my friend's 308 without brake. The brake is NOT going to make any new friends for you at the range, because it's loud. It's a good way to drive away those pesky neighbors.
Got a BO FTE on mine. The recoil is less than shooting my friend's 308 without brake. The brake is NOT going to make any new friends for you at the range, because it's loud. It's a good way to drive away those pesky neighbors.
Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
Roedale. A C21 clamp on may fit. Not sure about your finished diameter.
Roedale. A C21 clamp on may fit. Not sure about your finished diameter.
Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
If you block the path of the sound between brake and ear, it helps quite a bit. I competed next to a friend shooting a braked .338LM, who placed his rigid case alongside his rifle between us, and it made a significant difference (before the brake blew it over). I wonder if some concrete blocks stood on end in a line might serve the same purpose a bit more successfully.
Greg
If you block the path of the sound between brake and ear, it helps quite a bit. I competed next to a friend shooting a braked .338LM, who placed his rigid case alongside his rifle between us, and it made a significant difference (before the brake blew it over). I wonder if some concrete blocks stood on end in a line might serve the same purpose a bit more successfully.
Greg
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Got a BO FTE on mine. The recoil is less than shooting my friend's 308 without brake. The brake is NOT going to make any new friends for you at the range, because it's loud. It's a good way to drive away those pesky neighbors. </div></div>
+1 FTE's are effective and easy to maintain...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Got a BO FTE on mine. The recoil is less than shooting my friend's 308 without brake. The brake is NOT going to make any new friends for you at the range, because it's loud. It's a good way to drive away those pesky neighbors. </div></div>
+1 FTE's are effective and easy to maintain...
Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
My friend's .308 has the Badger Thruster on it that is contoured to the barrel diameter. Looks great and works great.
I had thought about doing that as well for a Savage build I'm planning, but since the barrel can be removed and reinstalled, the "timing" of the brake may differ each time, albeit not by much. In this case the FTE or other clamp on brakes that is not fixed may be the ticket. Vais type can also work but then you have dust blowing in your face when shooting prone so no good.
FTE or Roedale.
My friend's .308 has the Badger Thruster on it that is contoured to the barrel diameter. Looks great and works great.
I had thought about doing that as well for a Savage build I'm planning, but since the barrel can be removed and reinstalled, the "timing" of the brake may differ each time, albeit not by much. In this case the FTE or other clamp on brakes that is not fixed may be the ticket. Vais type can also work but then you have dust blowing in your face when shooting prone so no good.
FTE or Roedale.
Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
just a quick question about that fte removable brake.Does it really require a gunsmith to properly fit it like they say? I dont know much about these at all other then what there for but it doesnt seem like something that just clamps on would need a gunsmith?
just a quick question about that fte removable brake.Does it really require a gunsmith to properly fit it like they say? I dont know much about these at all other then what there for but it doesnt seem like something that just clamps on would need a gunsmith?
Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
I have a Holland Radial break and it is great. I prefer having empty benches to both sides of me, and it works great for that too.....
I have a Holland Radial break and it is great. I prefer having empty benches to both sides of me, and it works great for that too.....
Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
I was going to go with a Badger FTE, however im probably going to try a Roedale Brake
I was going to go with a Badger FTE, however im probably going to try a Roedale Brake
Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
I have a Vais, (280AI) my two buddies have a Vais (7mm & 300WM). We love em! Tim is pretty sure he's puttin one on his "eargesplittenloudenboomer" .25-378. Rick's 300Winnie feels like Tina's 7-08. Kinda kicks up a little dust prone, but is Sahweeeeeettt! in the recoil reduction dept. my .02
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palmik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am considering putting a brake on my rem700p in 300wm. Any suggestions on which ones I should consider? </div></div>
I have a Vais, (280AI) my two buddies have a Vais (7mm & 300WM). We love em! Tim is pretty sure he's puttin one on his "eargesplittenloudenboomer" .25-378. Rick's 300Winnie feels like Tina's 7-08. Kinda kicks up a little dust prone, but is Sahweeeeeettt! in the recoil reduction dept. my .02
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palmik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am considering putting a brake on my rem700p in 300wm. Any suggestions on which ones I should consider? </div></div>
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Forgot to mention (JD & Coke is kickin in!) that the Vais are VERY quiet compared to some I've been around. And I can take it off by hand. Contours perfectly w/ my bbbl. and looks good to boot! Adds about 2" to length. Good luck w/ whatever you go with.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palmik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am considering putting a brake on my rem700p in 300wm. Any suggestions on which ones I should consider? </div></div>
Forgot to mention (JD & Coke is kickin in!) that the Vais are VERY quiet compared to some I've been around. And I can take it off by hand. Contours perfectly w/ my bbbl. and looks good to boot! Adds about 2" to length. Good luck w/ whatever you go with.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palmik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am considering putting a brake on my rem700p in 300wm. Any suggestions on which ones I should consider? </div></div>
Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam D.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">just a quick question about that fte removable brake.Does it really require a gunsmith to properly fit it like they say? I dont know much about these at all other then what there for but it doesnt seem like something that just clamps on would need a gunsmith? </div></div>I have the same question.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam D.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">just a quick question about that fte removable brake.Does it really require a gunsmith to properly fit it like they say? I dont know much about these at all other then what there for but it doesnt seem like something that just clamps on would need a gunsmith? </div></div>I have the same question.
Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
The FTE brake requires a threaded barrel, and a turned down shoulder behind the thread that is smaller than the diameter of the barrel for the rest of the brake to clamp onto. That is why the install requires a gunsmith or a machinist who knows what he/she is doing.
The FTE brake requires a threaded barrel, and a turned down shoulder behind the thread that is smaller than the diameter of the barrel for the rest of the brake to clamp onto. That is why the install requires a gunsmith or a machinist who knows what he/she is doing.
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As SocalPete said, the FTE needs to be installed by a competent gunsmith. The clamp part of the brake dose not hold the brake on the barrel, nor is it intended too. One of the features I like about the FTE is the threads are not timed like other brakes are.Removal for cleaning and reinstalling it is simple. Loosen the clamp unscrew it. Screw it back on, level it, tighten the clamp. This is what your barrel will look like when it has been installed properly.
As SocalPete said, the FTE needs to be installed by a competent gunsmith. The clamp part of the brake dose not hold the brake on the barrel, nor is it intended too. One of the features I like about the FTE is the threads are not timed like other brakes are.Removal for cleaning and reinstalling it is simple. Loosen the clamp unscrew it. Screw it back on, level it, tighten the clamp. This is what your barrel will look like when it has been installed properly.
Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
I have both the Holland QD and the Radial brake on 300 magnums and the radial brake does kick a bit less.
I have both the Holland QD and the Radial brake on 300 magnums and the radial brake does kick a bit less.
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VMan,
The Roedale brake works very well.
I had a C21 clamp on model that I used on my 700 in .308 and it was very effective - not that a .308 needed it. I had purchased mine as part of the Group buy. Of course right after I ordered, I decided to finally get around to completing the process to order a suppressor - which removed my use for the brake and sold it to another user here.
VMan,
The Roedale brake works very well.
I had a C21 clamp on model that I used on my 700 in .308 and it was very effective - not that a .308 needed it. I had purchased mine as part of the Group buy. Of course right after I ordered, I decided to finally get around to completing the process to order a suppressor - which removed my use for the brake and sold it to another user here.
Re: Muzzle brake suggestions?
+1 for the holland radial. I have one on a 300WM and can shoot all day with no recoil issues at all.
+1 for the holland radial. I have one on a 300WM and can shoot all day with no recoil issues at all.
