Tikka t3 muzzle break

[whdallas]

Hello - I'm im the process of picking up a TB338 which until I have the 338 will go on a tikka t3 lite 308. Does anyone know 1) what muzzle break I need and 2) anywhere in dallas to have it put on??

Thanks!

 

[roggom]

Honestly the best muzzle brake are threaded, and there just isnt much "meat" at the muzzle for a 5/8x24 threaded brake. There are some clamp on brakes, but with the constant force of gasses that brake will just end up downrange.

I have two T3 Lites (30-06 and 7mm mag) and will admit that the recoil is a bit much. On the 7mm Mag I use a limbsaver recoil pad and it really takes some of the punch out. My 30-06 only weighs 7 lbs with a 2-7x33 Redfield and there is definitely some sting, I kept the original hard pad to maintain the correct LOP. IMHO muzzle brakes are frickin loud and obnoxious, unless your intention is to clear out the range when you shoot.

 

[whdallas]

I understand they may or may not be annoying but the point is the suppressor is coming either way. Is there something you'd recommend to swap the t3 lite for? I understand the hunter is a bit heavier and longer.

Many thanks for the advice.

 

[roggom]

Really depends on the purpose of the rifle. If this will be a hunting and you want light you may have to shorten the bbl on a lite to get enough meat. If it will be a dual purpose rifle, any of the varmint bbl profiles would work. The CTR/Scout, Varmint, or Tactical. The Tactical comes pre-threaded with a 18x1mm for a Sako compatible brake. The others can be threaded by a smith for the appropriate thread pitch.

Here is an example of a T3 in a KRG with a TBAC 30BA can.

30BA on Tikka T3 in KRG Ops stock | Thunder Beast Arms Forum