I've decided to build a 375 CT and am getting the parts coming. I've read every CT thread I could find on the Hide and am thankful for all the good info. About the only thing I could not find info or opinions on are the muzzle brakes you guys are using, specific to the CT. I'm looking for a brake to shoot prone with (no bottom port brakes need apply)and recoil reduction is my main focus, of course. Your help is appreciated.
375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
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Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
Use the EliteIron Windtalker suppressor, it's not as effective as a conventional brake, but it does double duty as blast reducer;
http://www.eliteiron.net/elite-iron-suppressors-Windtalker.html
Use the EliteIron Windtalker suppressor, it's not as effective as a conventional brake, but it does double duty as blast reducer;
http://www.eliteiron.net/elite-iron-suppressors-Windtalker.html
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
I will call Barker machine, hadn't seen his yet until you guys mentioned it. What would you compare the effectiveness of his brake to? I know recoil is subjective, but what does your 375 CT feel like now with his brake on it?
I have some Elite Iron goodies. When I'm ready for a suppressor, the Windtalker is likely the route I go.
Anybody have experience with the XXX Bastard or the Shark Bite.
Thanks for the info, keep it comming.
I will call Barker machine, hadn't seen his yet until you guys mentioned it. What would you compare the effectiveness of his brake to? I know recoil is subjective, but what does your 375 CT feel like now with his brake on it?
I have some Elite Iron goodies. When I'm ready for a suppressor, the Windtalker is likely the route I go.
Anybody have experience with the XXX Bastard or the Shark Bite.
Thanks for the info, keep it comming.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: midgetorama</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mtnhntr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Look at barkermachineworks.com </div></div>
The brake John uses makes my 375 Cheytac a pussycat to shoot. I highly recommend it. </div></div>
Loved the 24-inch 375 on their website. What a ridiculous elk gun that would be!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: midgetorama</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mtnhntr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Look at barkermachineworks.com </div></div>
The brake John uses makes my 375 Cheytac a pussycat to shoot. I highly recommend it. </div></div>
Loved the 24-inch 375 on their website. What a ridiculous elk gun that would be!
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
tactrat,
The Elite Iron Supressor is going to be the best one you will find. I have shot alot other supressors and have shot next to many others at the shot show. The Elite Iron beats them all. We shot a 338 Lapua and no one believed it, until we let them shoot it. It would really quite the bark of the 375 down.
tactrat,
The Elite Iron Supressor is going to be the best one you will find. I have shot alot other supressors and have shot next to many others at the shot show. The Elite Iron beats them all. We shot a 338 Lapua and no one believed it, until we let them shoot it. It would really quite the bark of the 375 down.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lnc2bldr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another effective brake to check out
RSnyder </div></div>
Thanks.
My brake is very effective, just as much if not a little more than the barker/lawton/cheytac design. Plus you can remove it easily for cleaning or to attach a suppressor.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lnc2bldr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another effective brake to check out
RSnyder </div></div>
Thanks.
My brake is very effective, just as much if not a little more than the barker/lawton/cheytac design. Plus you can remove it easily for cleaning or to attach a suppressor.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
I have a Snyder brake on my .375 Cheytac. When shooting a 375 grain Rocky Mountain bullet at 3,000 fps it's about the same recoil as my 3006 shooting a 200 grain at 2,800 fps.
I have a Snyder brake on my .375 Cheytac. When shooting a 375 grain Rocky Mountain bullet at 3,000 fps it's about the same recoil as my 3006 shooting a 200 grain at 2,800 fps.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
RSnyder,
What do you mean, "A little more efective than the barker/cheytac break?
RSnyder,
What do you mean, "A little more efective than the barker/cheytac break?
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
What parts are you using for the chassis, action and barrel tactrat?
I'm trying do decide between building a 338 NM in an AICS Classic Stock or KRG W3C, and a 375 CT, but can't find a production looking chassis for the 375 CT similar to the others I mentioned.
What parts are you using for the chassis, action and barrel tactrat?
I'm trying do decide between building a 338 NM in an AICS Classic Stock or KRG W3C, and a 375 CT, but can't find a production looking chassis for the 375 CT similar to the others I mentioned.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
I have had a .375 CT for several years, and never liked the Lawton/CheyTac brake. Just not very effective. I know a smith in Indiana that made brakes very similar to Mr. Snyders, with only the side ports, no top ports. Much more effective. Personally, I do not like having ports on the top of the brake in a long range rifle, since it is most often shot while on the ground. The top holes tend to slap the muzzle down, and that slaps the cheek piece up into your cheekbone.. not real comfortable. It is not like a weapon you are shooting rapid fire from you shoulder, like an AR, in which you need to control muzzle rise. Shooting prone is a whole different story. Just my 2 cents.
I have had a .375 CT for several years, and never liked the Lawton/CheyTac brake. Just not very effective. I know a smith in Indiana that made brakes very similar to Mr. Snyders, with only the side ports, no top ports. Much more effective. Personally, I do not like having ports on the top of the brake in a long range rifle, since it is most often shot while on the ground. The top holes tend to slap the muzzle down, and that slaps the cheek piece up into your cheekbone.. not real comfortable. It is not like a weapon you are shooting rapid fire from you shoulder, like an AR, in which you need to control muzzle rise. Shooting prone is a whole different story. Just my 2 cents.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
I shoot Barkers Machine Works 375 CT with his break. It is made to the profile of the barrel and it kicks like a 30-06. Works very nice. Have shot almost 100 rounds in one sitting. I will shoot it prone all day long and not worry.
I shoot Barkers Machine Works 375 CT with his break. It is made to the profile of the barrel and it kicks like a 30-06. Works very nice. Have shot almost 100 rounds in one sitting. I will shoot it prone all day long and not worry.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
Well Mr. Scott.
Tell me more about this brake. I absolutely love my 375 , a better might make it even more fun.
Greg
Well Mr. Scott.
Tell me more about this brake. I absolutely love my 375 , a better might make it even more fun.
Greg
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
Greg,
Good to hear from you! The smith that made the brake I use is Mr. Ray Salzman. I will have to dig up his address.. but I do have his work and cell numbers..
I will send you a PM with the info!
Scott
Greg,
Good to hear from you! The smith that made the brake I use is Mr. Ray Salzman. I will have to dig up his address.. but I do have his work and cell numbers..
I will send you a PM with the info!
Scott
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
That is a CheyTac-style brake - Lawton 8500 action and McRee Folding stock.
I have this break and are very pleased with it.
Cheers,
Master Diver
That is a CheyTac-style brake - Lawton 8500 action and McRee Folding stock.
I have this break and are very pleased with it.
Cheers,
Master Diver
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
My freakin brain is bleeding with all this info. Keep it coming. I want to get it right the first time and haven't used a caliber this large yet. I've shot 338 LM but nothing larger yet. Thanks for the info thus far guys and keep it coming.
My freakin brain is bleeding with all this info. Keep it coming. I want to get it right the first time and haven't used a caliber this large yet. I've shot 338 LM but nothing larger yet. Thanks for the info thus far guys and keep it coming.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
+1 more for Mr. Snyder's brake.
I can shoot mine all day and not get fatigued.
I'm sure other brakes out there do well too but, I can only speak for the one that's on my own rifle and, I like it.
Mine is a 5 port version and, the rifle doesn't really push much at all... I've had 308s kick more than my 375 does.
+1 more for Mr. Snyder's brake.
I can shoot mine all day and not get fatigued.
I'm sure other brakes out there do well too but, I can only speak for the one that's on my own rifle and, I like it.
Mine is a 5 port version and, the rifle doesn't really push much at all... I've had 308s kick more than my 375 does.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
http://www.americanprecisionarms.com/products-page/muzzlebrakes/
XXX looks interesting.
Just a thought.
http://www.americanprecisionarms.com/products-page/muzzlebrakes/
XXX looks interesting.
Just a thought.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
We will sell our HTI 375CT brakes separately, they have a provision to install silencers over them.
www.deserttacticalarms.com
We will sell our HTI 375CT brakes separately, they have a provision to install silencers over them.
www.deserttacticalarms.com
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
tactrat any word on which one you have decided on, I'm in the same boat and like you would like to do it right the first time.
Thanks,
tactrat any word on which one you have decided on, I'm in the same boat and like you would like to do it right the first time.
Thanks,
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mtnhntr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Contact Tate at Boise tactical for range report on 375 Brakes
[email protected] </div></div>
Thank you sir,
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mtnhntr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Contact Tate at Boise tactical for range report on 375 Brakes
[email protected] </div></div>
Thank you sir,
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
Barker Machine Works makes an outstanding brake in general and especially for the 375 Cheytac. It's the best one we have found yet and you can shoot it all day long and not even realize that you are shooting a 375.
Barker Machine Works makes an outstanding brake in general and especially for the 375 Cheytac. It's the best one we have found yet and you can shoot it all day long and not even realize that you are shooting a 375.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
Just a thought....why wouldn't the Badger FTE brake be a good choice? I'm thinking bout trying one on my cheytac build.
Just a thought....why wouldn't the Badger FTE brake be a good choice? I'm thinking bout trying one on my cheytac build.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nostradumbass</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just a thought....why wouldn't the Badger FTE brake be a good choice? I'm thinking bout trying one on my cheytac build.
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I've done a couple of them. They work, just not as well as others though. For the best reduction in recoil the side gills should be pointing back at a 10-15 degree angle.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nostradumbass</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just a thought....why wouldn't the Badger FTE brake be a good choice? I'm thinking bout trying one on my cheytac build.
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I've done a couple of them. They work, just not as well as others though. For the best reduction in recoil the side gills should be pointing back at a 10-15 degree angle.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
After all my research, I decided to go with the XXX Bastard from APA. I am very pleased. The brake is very effective. I can shoot the 375 CT all day with no problem. It was designed for the 50. APA sent it with the bore undersized and my smith opened it up. I hate heavy recoil and don't have to deal with it using the XXX Bastard.
After all my research, I decided to go with the XXX Bastard from APA. I am very pleased. The brake is very effective. I can shoot the 375 CT all day with no problem. It was designed for the 50. APA sent it with the bore undersized and my smith opened it up. I hate heavy recoil and don't have to deal with it using the XXX Bastard.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
I've noticed that one dealer in firearms claims that their "Howitzer Brake" reduces recoil 100%. I wonder if it would (or wouldn't) work on the Cheytac. Robert Snyder is the gunsmith who built my Cheytac. Maybe he has the answers?
I've noticed that one dealer in firearms claims that their "Howitzer Brake" reduces recoil 100%. I wonder if it would (or wouldn't) work on the Cheytac. Robert Snyder is the gunsmith who built my Cheytac. Maybe he has the answers?
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
I've never used the jp on a cheytac but I did use a few on some 338's and they did very good job of reducing recoil.
I've never used the jp on a cheytac but I did use a few on some 338's and they did very good job of reducing recoil.
Re: 375 Chey Tac - Brake choices
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrjimsfc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've noticed that one dealer in firearms claims that their "Howitzer Brake" reduces recoil 100%. I wonder if it would (or wouldn't) work on the Cheytac. Robert Snyder is the gunsmith who built my Cheytac. Maybe he has the answers?
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It's only my opinion but, man, that howitzer brake.....I've shit better looking turds!
Just sayin'
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrjimsfc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've noticed that one dealer in firearms claims that their "Howitzer Brake" reduces recoil 100%. I wonder if it would (or wouldn't) work on the Cheytac. Robert Snyder is the gunsmith who built my Cheytac. Maybe he has the answers?
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It's only my opinion but, man, that howitzer brake.....I've shit better looking turds!
Just sayin'
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