Hey guys i just ordered a 5r chambered in 300 Win Mag 26" I have found some conflicting info on the muzzle dia. Was wondering if anyone had one and or new for sure the dia.? I was wanting to go ahead and order a brake.So I can get it threaded and installed as soon as I have it in my hands.
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Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
They run .835"ish. By a brake that can be tunred down and blended to the OD of the barrel.
They run .835"ish. By a brake that can be tunred down and blended to the OD of the barrel.
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
Another option is to buy a brake such as the Badger FTE and then you do not need to worry about barrel diameter.
Another option is to buy a brake such as the Badger FTE and then you do not need to worry about barrel diameter.
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another option is to buy a brake such as the Badger FTE and then you do not need to worry about barrel diameter. </div></div>
Why do you think that? Wouldn't the barrel still need to be turned down to a specific diameter for the Badger to fit?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another option is to buy a brake such as the Badger FTE and then you do not need to worry about barrel diameter. </div></div>
Why do you think that? Wouldn't the barrel still need to be turned down to a specific diameter for the Badger to fit?
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
No. The barrel will need to be threaded but it doesn't need to be a specific diameter.
Meaning you are not going to get a "flush" fit.
No. The barrel will need to be threaded but it doesn't need to be a specific diameter.
Meaning you are not going to get a "flush" fit.
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
There is a flat that needs to be turned down for the FTE. I'd look at the Badger Thruster or APA Little Bastard.
There is a flat that needs to be turned down for the FTE. I'd look at the Badger Thruster or APA Little Bastard.
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
So if a factory 5R or 700P barrel is threaded,5/8x24 this brake will work with no other modification?
So if a factory 5R or 700P barrel is threaded,5/8x24 this brake will work with no other modification?
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
You have to machine a flat as wroscoe said, but it doesn't matter what your OD of your barrel is. It can be .750, .835, .850, the outer diameter doesn't matter.
You have to machine a flat as wroscoe said, but it doesn't matter what your OD of your barrel is. It can be .750, .835, .850, the outer diameter doesn't matter.
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
Side venting brakes like the Thruster and Little Bastard have to be timed (vents to the sides) other than that, no. Thay are however blended for cosmetic reasons but the function is same/same.
Side venting brakes like the Thruster and Little Bastard have to be timed (vents to the sides) other than that, no. Thay are however blended for cosmetic reasons but the function is same/same.
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
I thought they were in the .830ish catagory but I was told some came out in the .900 diameter. Didn't think that was right but it never hurts to ask. Plaining on having it turned just wanted to have the right starting point.
I thought they were in the .830ish catagory but I was told some came out in the .900 diameter. Didn't think that was right but it never hurts to ask. Plaining on having it turned just wanted to have the right starting point.
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
I don't understand, I guess it would help to see what is being done to the barrel or the parts of the brake.
I thought it just gets screwed on and then tightened like a clamp around the barrel.
I don't understand, I guess it would help to see what is being done to the barrel or the parts of the brake.
I thought it just gets screwed on and then tightened like a clamp around the barrel.
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Doug308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't understand, I guess it would help to see what is being done to the barrel or the parts of the brake.
I thought it just gets screwed on and then tightened like a clamp around the barrel. </div></div>
Barrel needs to be turned down like this for the FTE to work.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Doug308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't understand, I guess it would help to see what is being done to the barrel or the parts of the brake.
I thought it just gets screwed on and then tightened like a clamp around the barrel. </div></div>
Barrel needs to be turned down like this for the FTE to work.
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
It depends on the brake. A brake that vents 360 Vais doesn't need to be timed, just threaded and installed. A holland,thruster, etc. has to be timed so the ports are to the side not vertical. An FTE brake is threaded and also has a machined clamping surface. It's not timed but still a side port brake.
It depends on the brake. A brake that vents 360 Vais doesn't need to be timed, just threaded and installed. A holland,thruster, etc. has to be timed so the ports are to the side not vertical. An FTE brake is threaded and also has a machined clamping surface. It's not timed but still a side port brake.
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
Thanks Randy, now I see what needs to be done for this to fit, a specific diameter is needed for the clampnig area, so this is a gunsmith insall only.
I like it, might need one on my 700P 300wm.
Thanks Randy, now I see what needs to be done for this to fit, a specific diameter is needed for the clampnig area, so this is a gunsmith insall only.
I like it, might need one on my 700P 300wm.
Re: Muzzle Dia on 300 Win Mag 5r
I have a first production run model 5R with a 24" barrel and the muzzle is .830. I am not sure how old it is but it does have the new adjustable X-Pro trigger on it. I don't know what the difference is between the 24" and the 26" model but the 24's came with a 20MOA picatinny base made by Ken Farrell on them.
I have a first production run model 5R with a 24" barrel and the muzzle is .830. I am not sure how old it is but it does have the new adjustable X-Pro trigger on it. I don't know what the difference is between the 24" and the 26" model but the 24's came with a 20MOA picatinny base made by Ken Farrell on them.
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