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
.338 Lapua Muzzle Brake
- Thread starter gilbh
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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.
Check out David tubb's 5-star muzzle brake. Really great all around brake. They will drill the bore whatever caliber you want.
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.
I will check it out there is just so many out there that it is nice to here from people who used them already
I would love to get a tbac ultra but I have been to lazy to get the paperwork started
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.
There's honestly not much work involved. You should get it all started ASAP because there's a decent wait.
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.
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.
@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?
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
I like the Piercision Muscle Brake - available in self-timing, and in titanium. Mine is steel, self-timing, 5 port.
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.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.
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.
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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
