Muzzle Brake Choice

[Matt3357]

I am looking at muzzle brake styles and have come across this brake from APS. It's the first brake.

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/new-slim-painkiller-muzzle-brake-aps-33319/

I really like the design and was wondering if there were any other brake manufacturers out there that produce something along the same genre at a bit lower price. It will be going on a 308.

Not scared of spending a bit of money on my rifle, but $190 just for the brake seems a bit steep in the field of muzzle brakes.

Let me know your thoughts.

Matt

 

[Killer Spade 13]

Re: Muzzle Brake Choice

Check out "RWS" here on the Hide. $45 shipped.

Here's a pic of one on my Rem. 700.

 

[Matt3357]

Re: Muzzle Brake Choice

Ok I have searched and looked but I can't find a place where I can look at their selection nor order one. Can you enlighten me?

Ok I found his site, but the only brake I found on there was like $175 not quite $45....?

Thanks,
Matt

 

[Killer Spade 13]

Re: Muzzle Brake Choice

Hope this works:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2970786&page=1

 

[Killer Spade 13]

Re: Muzzle Brake Choice

Matt, he does superb work. Take it from an old tool maker and machinist.

 

[Killer Spade 13]

Re: Muzzle Brake Choice

If I didn't like mine, I wouldn't recommend him.

 

[MTETM]

Re: Muzzle Brake Choice

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Matt3357</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am looking at muzzle brake styles and have come across this brake from APS. It's the first brake.

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/new-slim-painkiller-muzzle-brake-aps-33319/

I really like the design and was wondering if there were any other brake manufacturers out there that produce something along the same genre at a bit lower price. It will be going on a 308.

Not scared of spending a bit of money on my rifle, but $190 just for the brake seems a bit steep in the field of muzzle brakes.

Let me know your thoughts.

Matt</div></div>

Benchmark Barrels has both the "muscle brake" with flats top and bottom in several port sizes and round brakes in several sizes. All of them are very effective. Search for Teamsendit and group buys here on the Hide for some pictures.

Good Luck

 

[Triman2008]

Re: Muzzle Brake Choice

I have a brake from this guy. It is the H&k style brake on my .300 win mag. It takes the kick out of the rifle for sure. I'm even able to spot splash at 250 yards. I would recommend it.

http://darkmetal-design.blogspot.com/

He has auctions on ebay. That is how I found mine. Good luck.

H&K style muzzle brake

 

[Matt3357]

Re: Muzzle Brake Choice

I do like the muscle brake. The threaded clamp idea really intrigues me. Being able to remove the brake while shooting on a line with other people is a major plus. I usually shoot alone, but sometimes there is a crowd.

Which that brings up another thought. Can you wrap a muzzle brake with anything that would pretty much eliminate its effectiveness as a brake to make it not drive the people on the line away?

Pretty sure I know the answer is no, but sometimes I get surprised.

My rifle barrel will need to be threaded on the end. I don't have a local gunsmith, but I have a very good machinist buddy that does work for me occasionally. Is there anything special that he needs to do/know to thread the barrel? I don't have a problem finding a gunsmith, but it will be significantly more expensive.

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks,
Matt

BTW thanks for all of the replies.