Anybody have experience with these brakes? I know they are big in the BR community. Im looking for something to put on my 300winmag. However I do not want to blow my ear drums out, or my neighbors at the range.
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Re: Vias brake on a 300winmag?
They are excellent brakes in terms of overall recoil reduction, but as with any brake, the concussion and noise are increased somewhat (remember, perception is in the eye/ear of the one perceiving it). The forward-facing holes of the Vais allow it to create somewhat less noise and "back blast" than other brakes on the market, but you still get a perceivable increase over a non-braked rifle of the same caliber/barrel length. The biggest problem I have with the Vais brakes is that unless you have a ground cloth or shooting mat that covers the muzzle area of the rifle when you are shooting prone or kneeling, they will blow up dust/dirt unlike other brakes on the market that don't have downward-facing/360deg blast ports.
They are excellent brakes in terms of overall recoil reduction, but as with any brake, the concussion and noise are increased somewhat (remember, perception is in the eye/ear of the one perceiving it). The forward-facing holes of the Vais allow it to create somewhat less noise and "back blast" than other brakes on the market, but you still get a perceivable increase over a non-braked rifle of the same caliber/barrel length. The biggest problem I have with the Vais brakes is that unless you have a ground cloth or shooting mat that covers the muzzle area of the rifle when you are shooting prone or kneeling, they will blow up dust/dirt unlike other brakes on the market that don't have downward-facing/360deg blast ports.
Re: Vias brake on a 300winmag?
My gunsmith makes his own brakes, using cutoffs from bartlein, krieger, and broughton barrels etc. They look identical to the Vias. So I can have him make me one, but not put the holes on the bottom. Is that a good solution? Or should I be looking at some other brakes? There are so many brakes out there..I dont even know where to begin.
My gunsmith makes his own brakes, using cutoffs from bartlein, krieger, and broughton barrels etc. They look identical to the Vias. So I can have him make me one, but not put the holes on the bottom. Is that a good solution? Or should I be looking at some other brakes? There are so many brakes out there..I dont even know where to begin.
Re: Vias brake on a 300winmag?
I've had on on my 300 for 2k+ rounds , yes they work great, the guys next to you will hate it, and the open bottom sucks (kicks up way too much dirt. But i can watch impact from 100yds and out easy.
I've had on on my 300 for 2k+ rounds , yes they work great, the guys next to you will hate it, and the open bottom sucks (kicks up way too much dirt. But i can watch impact from 100yds and out easy.
Re: Vias brake on a 300winmag?
What Pat said--
Get a suppressor if you can--lengthens/softens your recoil impulse and doesn't abuse the guy next to you.
What Pat said--
Get a suppressor if you can--lengthens/softens your recoil impulse and doesn't abuse the guy next to you.
Re: Vias brake on a 300winmag?
I have one (Vias) and they are excellent however no way in a prone situation....
have a harrells as well and it's great...not prone
have a thruster and could not be happier. It is fantastic + prone your good to go
All the above 3 work fine, so if you go prone you need the correct one...
good luck
I have one (Vias) and they are excellent however no way in a prone situation....
have a harrells as well and it's great...not prone
have a thruster and could not be happier. It is fantastic + prone your good to go
All the above 3 work fine, so if you go prone you need the correct one...
good luck
Re: Vias brake on a 300winmag?
Had a Vias on a lightweight 30-06 and it shot like a heavy .243win. A real pussy cat to shoot.
Don't forget the ear protection. And I wouldn't recommend it for a hunting rifle.
Had a Vias on a lightweight 30-06 and it shot like a heavy .243win. A real pussy cat to shoot.
Don't forget the ear protection. And I wouldn't recommend it for a hunting rifle.
Re: Vias brake on a 300winmag?
I've put many Vais brakes on 300WM's and every customer has said the same thing, they make a really big difference. One thing I like a lot is that although they are still loud, the forward holes allow some of the sound and blast to go forward, so it's not quit as loud as some others. The only other brake that I think is more effective is the FTE by Badger.
Good Luck,
JamieD
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Jamie Dodson
Wolf Precision
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I've put many Vais brakes on 300WM's and every customer has said the same thing, they make a really big difference. One thing I like a lot is that although they are still loud, the forward holes allow some of the sound and blast to go forward, so it's not quit as loud as some others. The only other brake that I think is more effective is the FTE by Badger.
Good Luck,
JamieD
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Jamie Dodson
Wolf Precision
814-262-7994
Re: Vias brake on a 300winmag?
The Vias brakes work well, especially on the lighter contoured hunting rifles. The Elite Iron Max-Tac brake has been rather effective for the heavier barrelled rifles.
The Vias brakes work well, especially on the lighter contoured hunting rifles. The Elite Iron Max-Tac brake has been rather effective for the heavier barrelled rifles.
Re: Vias brake on a 300winmag?
As others have said they work great. I shot a buddy's sporter weight .300 WSM with one and it really tamed it. If you do plan on shooting it prone go for something without bottom ports though. It will give you a dust bath.
As others have said they work great. I shot a buddy's sporter weight .300 WSM with one and it really tamed it. If you do plan on shooting it prone go for something without bottom ports though. It will give you a dust bath.
