Gunsmithing Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

[Dave]

I have a 20" 308 with the muzzle threaded 5/8x24 (.625"). I normally use a Vortex flash hider for low light use.

For comps, I want to use a muzzle brake, but the ones I've seen need to be timed to get the baffles/ports in the right orientation.

Is there a muzzle brake that I can just thread on that doesn't need to be precisely clocked?

I do like to remove the brake from time to time to clean the carbon off the muzzle face/crown.

Thanks.

 

[Wheres-Waldo]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

Are you looking for one that doesnt have to be timed at all, or one that can be clamped in its timed position?

Badger's FTE can clamp into its proper pos. and doesnt have to have the shoulder of the muzzle precisely set back and/or shimmed

 

[deadly0311]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

Badger FTE is the only one that I can think of off the top of my head.

 

[jasonk]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

Randy with R&D Precision, HateCA on here, he makes a very nice one.

 

[GasLight]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

The one Randy, HateCA, R&D Precision makes is the one you want. The FTE will need the area behind the thread shoulder turned down for the clamp. Randy's doesn't need that.

Dave

 

[9H_Cracka]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?


Badger = needs machining of tenon for clamp to work.

RD from RD Precision clamps on the threads so does not need this machining. It goes right on the .600" standard 5/8x24 threading.

The Badger is also undersized in its bore ID and must be bored to match your bullet diameter. The RD comes pre-bored for your bullet diameter.

The RD comes in multiple ODs to match up to your barrel OD. The Badger is a one size OD that you must machine your barrel to match up to the clamping ID.

The Badger is about as far as you can get from a ready to install brake as it comes out of the box. Conversely, Randy has gone to great length to make his brake a no-gunsmithing required brake.

I just swapped out a FTE for an RD. The RD in my 308 is providing just as much recoil mitigation. It also weighs just 2.5 oz, versus 8.5 for the FTE.

 

[Dave]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

I'm sold on the R&D. I couldn't find it on his website, however. Do any of you gents know where I can order one and how much it costs?

Thanks so much for the replies!

 

[jasonk]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm sold on the R&D. I couldn't find it on his website, however. Do any of you gents know where I can order one and how much it costs?

Thanks so much for the replies!</div></div>

http://snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads....072#Post2009072

 

[Deisel]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

I just talked to Randy on the phone a couple of days ago and ordered one of these for my AI AW.260. Looking forward to trying it out. Poor man's substitute until I can save up for a Thunderbeast suppressor

 

[offroadr1]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

i have an R&D brake and it works well

 

[300sniper]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm sold on the R&D. I couldn't find it on his website, however. Do any of you gents know where I can order one and how much it costs?

Thanks so much for the replies! </div></div>

you are aware that the exit hole may be undersized, right? the exit hole will most likely need to be opened up concentric to your bore. depending on who/how your barrel was threaded, this may or may not be a gunsmith operation.

 

[pyplynr]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

+1 for HateCA's brake. I've measured the exit hole from mine. IIRC it was .020 larger than my bullet dia.

 

[z71rat]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

The RAD brake is what I will be running on my 10PC soon...

DK

 

[asbestosglove]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

AAC makes one.

 

[Deisel]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

Per Randy's thread introducing his brake "The brake comes in four different diameters for a wide range of barrel diameters with exit holes that are already opened up for three different bullet diameters, 6mm to .308. " The exit hole does not need any additional work.

 

[300sniper]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deisel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Per Randy's thread introducing his brake "The brake comes in four different diameters for a wide range of barrel diameters with exit holes that are already opened up for three different bullet diameters, 6mm to .308. " The exit hole does not need any additional work. </div></div>

that's good to know. someone asked me if i could open one up for them a few weeks back and i just assumed they came undersized. he must have had one for another caliber.

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

if you like the HK style that rodale sells you might try this one. he only sells on ebay, but they are made for most calibers.

http://cgi.ebay.com/H-K-STYLE-MUZZLE-BRA...=item1c1a6c641c

there are a few guys from here that have tried them

 

[VjjR]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is there a muzzle brake that I can just thread on that doesn't need to be precisely clocked?
</div></div>

these don't need to be timed, but if you shoot prone may kick up some dust.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=13070/Product/MUZZLE_BRAKE

They're a great piece for the price

 

[Deisel]

Re: Best thread-on brake without 'smithing and timing?

Got the brake from Randy today. Will be trying it out Friday on the AW .260.