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TRG-22 Muzzle Brake

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I am looking to get a muzzle brake for my TRG-22. I have also searched around the hide and found that many people like, love, lust after, and recommend the following manufacturers:

<ul style="list-style-type: disc">[*]Roedale[*]Sako[*]Near Manufacturing[/list]

Only issue I have is that despite all the commentary I have not seen any information, either here, or else where, that describes the relative merits of them compared to each other. Can anyone who has had one or more of the above give some insight into which one they think is better and why?

Also is all my effort really even worthwhile, meaning they are all probably good so I should just buy one and be done with it?

Brian
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Emouse</div><div class="ubbcode-body">cancel ROEDALE as an option,...read up on many threads regarding his poor service/rip off over many years. </div></div>

I saw he had a post here yesterday seeking to clarify somethings regarding recent issues that were impacting him. Not sure if that means much overall though. Yet aside from those issues how does the muzzle brake itself compare to Sako's? I see Europtic has both in stock and the Sako is cheaper, which is unusual for Sako gear
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8up I had my eye on your muzzle brake. If I go with Sako and it is still available I will be in touch.

Thanks for the input so far.
 
#8
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Roedale Break $275
Sako Break $250
Near Break $195

I have a Sako and a Roedale. I like the Sako more than the Roedale. They are both easy to take off an put on. For my money I would get the near and that is the one I will get to replace the Roedale break I have.

Jamie
 
#9
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Lots of hacking on Roedale, again. I oredered my brake, and had it show in a reasonable time, with no issues. I ran a Sako and Roedale side by side on TRG-22's, and to me, the Roedale came out on top. It seemed louder than the Sako brake, but I was able to spot hits better with the Roedale.

R.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rman1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lots of hacking on Roedale, again. I oredered my brake, and had it show in a reasonable time, with no issues. I ran a Sako and Roedale side by side on TRG-22's, and to me, the Roedale came out on top. It seemed louder than the Sako brake, but I was able to spot hits better with the Roedale.

R. </div></div>

That's funny I found the opposite to be true for me. I guess it comes down to what you like.

Jamie
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rman1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lots of hacking on Roedale, again. I oredered my brake, and had it show in a reasonable time, with no issues. I ran a Sako and Roedale side by side on TRG-22's, and to me, the Roedale came out on top. It seemed louder than the Sako brake, but I was able to spot hits better with the Roedale.

R. </div></div>

The "hacking" has been well founded. I do feel sorry for Pete based on what he has gone through lately. However, there was very little information put out by the company to customers who had paid for goods and not received them. Pete makes some great kit and I sincerely hope the issues are behind them.

I would agree with you that the Roedale is better than the Sako, having shot both. Richard NEAR makes amazing stuff and is a nice guy to deal with in my experience. For the price of each brake, you would be silly not to get the NEAR assuming the prices listed above.

Josh
 
#12
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I went with the Sako TRG Break it ended up being the cheapest, but it was a package deal for the Bipod/Break. I like it a lot works very well a lot better than when I am using the AAC 762 Break. You could look at getting a 5/8 x 24 adapter/rethreading so you will have a lot more options.
 
#13
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I have a Rodale brake on my TRG and I like it a lot. It's very easy to take on and off and reduces recoil well. I don't know that anyone can give you an opinion (including myself) that's more than a "seat of the pants" judgment.

I've also had the Sako brake and I couldn't really tell the difference. I have no experience with the Near brake but spoke with the guy on the phone once and didn't appreciate the attitude.

$.02
 
#14
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I have a Sako brake that I use on a .308 and a .300WM.

Easy to take on and off and no thread timing issues because of the clamp style.

It makes me very unpopular at the firing point, however you will not be disappointed with it if you go that way. It's brutally efficient and makes either gun a pussy cat to shoot.
 
#15
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I think when I get paid this week I will pick up a Sako break from Euro Optics. They have them for $200 which doesn't seem to bad.

Thanks for all the great feedback, it was quite helpful.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jon Lester</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the cheapest you can find to fit your needs, it's a 308 man, how much break are you going to need? </div></div>

This.

At a bare minimum this rifle is pushing 14 pounds. There's no need for a brake unless you're looking to piss people off at the range or you really hate your hearing that much.

I'm recoil sensitive and I have no trouble putting 100 rounds down range, I did a long day of ammo testing, from the bench without feeling it through my TRG. I've shot freehand, from sticks, from the bench, prone off a bipod and standing in a root cellar with my gun out the window on a bipod. I've never shot kneeling with my TRG.

If you're worried about bipod hop or the rifle moving around during what little recoil there is, get some Pod-Claws.

If you want to be cool, buy a suppressor instead. At least they have benefits and you won't fuck up your hearing or piss off the neighbors.

I don't want to slam anyone, the butt hurt runs deep on the internet though, I just hate to see people drop $200 for a farkle that isn't needed. That's a tax stamp or a bunch of ammo/reloading supplies.
 
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Why is it that brakes are always about recoil reduction? (yes, that is their designed purpose but not their only purpose)

Ever hear of this new trend? It's called rapidly reacquiring a target and it's frequently used when shooting at something that is either not standing still, or requires more than one shot in a limited amount of time.

It's one thing if you're sitting on a bench or prone on a line and worried about a little dust, it's another when you're actually training and fighting with a rifle.

And no, this isn't directed at anyone so don't get panties in a bunch.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why is it that brakes are always about recoil reduction? (yes, that is their designed purpose but not their only purpose)

Ever hear of this new trend? It's called rapidly reacquiring a target and it's frequently used when shooting at something that is either not standing still, or requires more than one shot in a limited amount of time.

It's one thing if you're sitting on a bench or prone on a line and worried about a little dust, it's another when you're actually training and fighting with a rifle.

And no, this isn't directed at anyone so don't get panties in a bunch. </div></div>

I have 7 bodies down, including the two below at 275-ish yards and 180-ish yards, all shot prone except for one. Furthest kill was lasered at a touch over 418 yards, she walked a couple of steps out, and the closest was 60 steps.

I made follow up shots on 3 of them and watched the other 4 expire through my scope from the first shot. It isn't a mean feat to keep on target at extended or close ranges with the TRG in .308 if I can do it. I'm right handed and shoot left handed, which depending on how your wires are crossed, can be a benefit or a hindrance on a TRG.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why is it that brakes are always about recoil reduction? (yes, that is their designed purpose but not their only purpose)

Ever hear of this new trend? It's called rapidly reacquiring a target and it's frequently used when shooting at something that is either not standing still, or requires more than one shot in a limited amount of time.

It's one thing if you're sitting on a bench or prone on a line and worried about a little dust, it's another when you're actually training and fighting with a rifle.

And no, this isn't directed at anyone so don't get panties in a bunch. </div></div>
I am glad some one said this, I couldnt have agreed more. Anyone when properly trained and practiced can mangae recoil, but that same person will have slower follow up shots with out a good brak than with everytime.
 
#20
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Agree with Mike & JBell.

They do indeed make faster follow up shots easier and it's also easier to hold on target and watch for your shot.

I am a nice neighbour though, so if I have someone placed close to me on a firing point and my brake creates a problem for them I swap it over for a Jet Z compact moderator. You wouldn't believe something that small could quiet down a .300WM so efficiently.

Know you guys have a bit more grief and paperwork to get a mod so I wasn't sure if it was worth a mention. The authorities do worry that it automatically turns you into a super secret silent ninja assassin. Why is it legislators base laws on what they see in the cinema.......?
 
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