• The Shot You’ll Never Forget Giveaway - Enter To Win A Barrel From Rifle Barrel Blanks!

    Tell us about the best or most memorable shot you’ve ever taken. Contest ends June 13th and remember: subscribe for a better chance of winning!

    Join contest Subscribe

Gunsmithing Muzzle Break for .308 rem. 700 SPS-V Questions???

N2DADARK

Sergeant
Full Member
Minuteman
Jan 3, 2010
328
0
40
After much going back and forth in my head about this I think its official, Im going to brake my SPS V. I feel its the first step in creating something Im going to hold on to for years. I however have a couple of questions, and am looking on some help. If you can answer any of the questions please do.

Note: I do know that .308 probably doesn't need a break on it but I want one, every time a read something about a custom gun and the recoil, or crowning problems the end is broke, and the crowning on my stock SPS-V is not the best so I figure I might as well put a break on it if Im going to get a crown job done and maybe get some recoil reduced so the wife and step son can shoot a little more. So please don't eat this tread apart.

First, what's the average cost of getting one installed, I had a Vortex installed on my bushmaster and I think it was relative inexpensive, however Im not sure getting something this loved done at Gander Mt. again.

Second: Im favored to the Smith Enterprises 1005-SS due to demonstrations and reports and such, as well as the fact I can get a suppressor down the road (if I ever get the money) But Im worried about the outside diameter, will there be a great difference between my 700's "0.820 O.D

Third: A lot people boast the twist rate in the SPS-V are good, I was wondering if a few inches off would do anything from the standard 26". I have it on a B&C but haven't shot it a whole lot, I dont know the pro's and con's of shorting besides weight and length, and basic understanding of velocities. Donno if Im brave enough for the 20" and I dont really want to lessen my velocity for range purposes. But I dont want the weapon to be unwieldy with the break installed, its about 2 inches long. And what would be the additional cost to the brake job, as well.
100_0865.jpg
 
Re: Muzzle Break for .308 rem. 700 SPS-V Questions???

Cut the barrel to 22". Put a brake on it if you like. Cost will depend on who is doing it and the brake.

No experience with the Smith but it only works with one particular suppressor.

If you plan on using another manufactures can or you aren't sure yet then wait and just thread the barrel or wait until you make up your mind on what can you are going to use.

If you can wait get a brake that is removable and doesn't need a jam nut or crush washer to install, there are better options out there. Do some looking around.
 
Re: Muzzle Break for .308 rem. 700 SPS-V Questions???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HateCA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cut the barrel to 22". Put a brake on it if you like. Cost will depend on who is doing it and the brake.

No experience with the Smith but it only works with one particular suppressor.

If you plan on using another manufactures can or you aren't sure yet then wait and just thread the barrel or wait until you make up your mind on what can you are going to use.

If you can wait get a brake that is removable and doesn't need a jam nut or crush washer to install, there are better options out there. Do some looking around.
</div></div>

Thanks for the awesome install for my SPS-V brake, HateCA. Top notch work and accessories!