.338 Lapua Muzzle Brake

[gilbh]

I am currently in the process of building a 338 Lapua Magnum and am looking for recommendations for a muzzle brake that will give me good recoil relief and not blow the dirt on the ground as much as possible. Any recommendations will be appreciated THANKS

 

[jfk]

I'm also in the process of building a 338 LM. I went with an Area419 Sidewinder brake. The machining, fit, and finish are top notch.

 

[mercracing]

I don’t have it yet, but I’ll be getting a Sidewinder also.

 

[jaycoux]

I don’t have it yet, but I’ll be getting a Sidewinder also.

Check out David tubb's 5-star muzzle brake. Really great all around brake. They will drill the bore whatever caliber you want.

 

[NateVA]

My first preference would be a TBAC 338 Ultra but absent that, probably a Sidewinder also.

 

[mercracing]

My first preference would be a TBAC 338 Ultra but absent that, probably a Sidewinder also.

I will be getting one of those too, but I’ll use the Sidewinder till it gets out of jail.

 

[Wyfox]

I put a 419 Sidewinder on my 338 Norma, extremely happy with it.

 

[gilbh]

I put a 419 Sidewinder on my 338 Norma, extremely happy with it.

I will check it out there is just so many out there that it is nice to here from people who used them already

 

[gilbh]

I will be getting one of those too, but I’ll use the Sidewinder till it gets out of jail.

I will be getting one of those too, but I’ll use the Sidewinder till it gets out of jail.

My first preference would be a TBAC 338 Ultra but absent that, probably a Sidewinder also.

I would love to get a tbac ultra but I have been to lazy to get the paperwork started

 

[gilbh]

I would love to get a tbac ultra but I have been to lazy to get the paperwork started

What size thread would you guys recommend for the barrel of the 338 LM

 

[mercracing]

What size thread would you guys recommend for the barrel of the 338 LM

I believe the ultra mounts with a TBAC brake or Area 419 adaptor. Im going to get one brake 5/8x24 and move that around to different hosts.

 

[NateVA]

I would love to get a tbac ultra but I have been to lazy to get the paperwork started

There's honestly not much work involved. You should get it all started ASAP because there's a decent wait.

 

[W54/XM-388]

Cadex Defense has some pretty nice ones for the .338 and large caliber rounds.

 

[Hondo1]

You can’t do better than a NEAR for the .338

 

[Erthal]

Fat Bastard

 

[hucklberry]

Is this still relevant? Is the Sidewinder still the top choice?

 

[Steel head]

Is this still relevant? Is the Sidewinder still the top choice?

Well Terminator has an excellent reputation with big boomers.

The sidewinder on my 7 saum is pretty awesome though.

Heathen has 4 and 5 port options now and that could be interesting.

 

[hucklberry]

Thanks. The Heathen looks like a solid option, don't see the 4-5 port on their website yet. They advertise less muzzle blast at the shooter, I can get on board with that.

 

[Graye2]

@hucklberry - What brake did you end up going with and how are you liking it? I have a TBAC Ultra but when I’m not using the can I’m not really pleased with the brake and was looking at alternatives. In fairness it’s on a Desert Tech so it’s fairly light in comparison to a dedicated rig.

I have been thinking sidewinder but it there another recommendation?

 

[JasonPaul]

@hucklberry - What brake did you end up going with and how are you liking it? I have a TBAC Ultra but when I’m not using the can I’m not really pleased with the brake and was looking at alternatives. In fairness it’s on a Desert Tech so it’s fairly light in comparison to a dedicated rig.

I have been thinking sidewinder but it there another recommendation?

If you have time to wait contact Pete from Impact Shooting (South Africa). He’s a top pro shooter in his country and the APW Raptor Muzzle brake is very impressive. They have a 5 port or the Monster version which either should suit you well. I have a 4 port and a 5 port and I’m in the US, took about two weeks to arrive. Good guy to support as he puts out a lot of quality precision Rifle videos on YouTube. I think the exchange rate is in our favor too which makes it even cheaper.

Raptor Muzzle Brake - Axis Precision Worx - Impact ProShop

The best looking brake on the market, the APW Raptor Muzzle Brake. This brake performs even better than it looks.

www.impactproshop.net

 

[Steel head]

I went with a sidewinder on my 338 edge build.
It works quite well.

 

[Chickentoast]

I like the Piercision Muscle Brake - available in self-timing, and in titanium. Mine is steel, self-timing, 5 port.

 

[Army First]

If you have time to wait contact Pete from Impact Shooting (South Africa). He’s a top pro shooter in his country and the APW Raptor Muzzle brake is very impressive. They have a 5 port or the Monster version which either should suit you well. I have a 4 port and a 5 port and I’m in the US, took about two weeks to arrive. Good guy to support as he puts out a lot of quality precision Rifle videos on YouTube. I think the exchange rate is in our favor too which makes it even cheaper.

Raptor Muzzle Brake - Axis Precision Worx - Impact ProShop

The best looking brake on the market, the APW Raptor Muzzle Brake. This brake performs even better than it looks.

www.impactproshop.net

On a whim I placed one in the cart, when I checked on shipping cost "Sorry, we do not ship to your area" came up.
BTW - It was listed at 530 Rand which the web says is $38.45 USD and that is a great price.

 

[JasonPaul]

On a whim I placed one in the cart, when I checked on shipping cost "Sorry, we do not ship to your area" came up.
BTW - It was listed at 530 Rand which the web says is $38.45 USD and that is a great price.

That would be a killer deal, I paid $150 shipped for the 4-port. Try emailing Brad or Pete and see if they’ll ship again. I pre-ordered all of mine when they were first made a year ago but I can’t see them not wanting to ship.

email - [email protected]

 

[Dogtown]

When it comes to kicking up dust, flat rectangular brakes tend to mitigate that effect better than cylindrical brakes.

 

[srt-4_uk]

@hucklberry - What brake did you end up going with and how are you liking it? I have a TBAC Ultra but when I’m not using the can I’m not really pleased with the brake and was looking at alternatives. In fairness it’s on a Desert Tech so it’s fairly light in comparison to a dedicated rig.

I have been thinking sidewinder but it there another recommendation?

Go sidewinder then get the sidewinder suppressor mount. Sell TBAC mount to recoup some cost.

 

[Graye2]

Thanks for the advice...I think I’ll go sidewinder and that way I can swap back and forth easier...I have the hellfire and swap with a Sandman on my 6.5 and like that setup but wanted to make sure the sidewinder worked well on .338.

 

[Steel head]

Thanks for the advice...I think I’ll go sidewinder and that way I can swap back and forth easier...I have the hellfire and swap with a Sandman on my 6.5 and like that setup but wanted to make sure the sidewinder worked well on .338.

My 338 is about like shooting a hunter weight 260 -7mm08 with the sidewinder