Recommendations for a Removable Muzzle Brake

[DesertLefty]

I'm building a new 6.5x47L bolt gun and I want a muzzle brake, but it has to be removable, since some of the matches that I might shoot in don't allow brakes.

Brake effectiveness and easy removal/reattachment are the prime considerations, more so than cost or looks. Since I'm stuck in Commifornia for the foreseeable future, options to mount a can are also (sadly) not a consideration.

The rifle will have a 26-inch barrel that measures 0.88" at the muzzle, probably threaded 5/8x24 with a protective cap. The finish will be polished stainless.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Lefty

P.S. I know that there are lots of threads about "What's the best brake?", but I couldn't find them, so please don't beat me up about that. Just link me to them. Someday the Hide might get a better search engine...

 

[Accusource8541]

I have a Badger Thruster brake installed on my bolt gun and I really like it. I had the gunsmith install it so that you can barely see the line between it and the barrel and is lined up perfectly. Easy and quick to take on and off by hand.

 

[strike33]

Badger mini FTE : https://www.triadtactical.com/Badger-Mini-FTE.html?quantity=1
R&D MRAD Brake MRAD "RAPID BRAKE TM"

 

[DesertLefty]

Badger mini FTE : https://www.triadtactical.com/Badger-Mini-FTE.html?quantity=1
R&D MRAD Brake MRAD "RAPID BRAKE TM"

So, are those wrench flats on the top and bottom of the Badger FTE? or just styling?



Any reason for recommending the "mini" FTE over the full-size?

What do you guys think? Are big ports like this better? or smaller ones?

Thanks!

 

[Notso]

I LOVE my badger FTE (full size). It works like a champ and its easy to get on and off. The only down side is it doesn't fit onto a standard threaded barrel. The barrel has to be milled down at the end because the Badger slide over the end a bit like a sleeve before the threads engage. Its looks kinda ugly when the brake is off. Doesn't hurt anything though.

 

[DesertLefty]

My friend "Mr. Google" helped me find some of the other muzzle brake threads here on the Hide. Here they are:

Last Week's "What's the Best Brake" Thread (2014): https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...ensator-muzzle-break-reviews-suggestions.html

JEC Brakes Discussion (2014): http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/sniper-hide-gunsmithing/237571-muzzle-brake-recommendations.html

Badger mini-FTE Discussion (2014): http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...7380-brake-question-my-6-5cm.html#post2975861

Badger mini-FTE Brake (2013) (nice comparo pic): http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...203342-badger-ordnance-has-new-fte-brake.html

Most Efficient Brake for a 6.5x47 (2013): http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...400-most-efficient-muzzle-brake-my-6x47l.html

Best Removable Brake (2012): http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/sniper-hide-gunsmithing/108912-removable-muzzle-brake.html

GAP Titan Brake (2011): http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...tion-rifles/75226-gap-titan-muzzle-brake.html

Gay Brake for a 7-08 (2011): http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/sniper-hide-gunsmithing/82613-best-muzzle-break-7mm-08-a.html

Badger FTE Brake (2009) (lots of pics): http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...68-badger-ordnance-fte-muzzle-brake-pics.html

 

[BillyGoatMachine]

Another vote for the Badger FTE. I removed mine off my Thunder Ranch and replaced it with the mini. The larger one just added weight. I felt no difference in recoil between the two.

 

[bkw1911]

Id go mini fte. The standard fte is huge for something like a 6.5x47. very easy on and off. Don't overtighten and you are good to go.

 

[Who Dat]

I Have these on my rifles.

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[NYresq]

I have used the VAIS brakes for some time now and they are effective. Two nice features, they dont have to be timed, and they don't have the common "muzzle brake concussion" for bystanders like other brakes do. If you plan to put it on and take it off a lot, the brake can rotate slightly after a while as the threads and contact surfaces wear slightly. And the blast to the sides is not increased so when shooting near other people on the line, you aren't "that guy".
Just food for thought.

 

[kennyhollingsworth]

DELTABRAKE makes a very effective titanium brake as well. I have a few of them as they are made in NC. Worth looking into.

 

[ncboiler]

R&D RAD brake would be a great choice for what you are looking for

 

[J_Roger]

Badger FTE

 

[DesertLefty]

Guys, thanks for the input!

Since I'm not going to be taking it off that often, I decided to just go with a conventional threaded brake. Ordered a JEC Custom today. We'll see how it turns out...