Muzzle Brake question

[UndFrm]

Hi y'all

New to the forum and to the shooting.
I have a question regarding how to find a muzzle brake that'll fit.

I have a 308 with 1/2x28 thread but apparently most (if not all) 308 brakes are threaded at 5/8x24.
Is the threading the only thing that determines the fit? I saw one that mentioned about a "minimum diameter".
I am looking for a muzzle brake for a Howa 1500, 308 threaded at 1/2x28 and the diameter is I believe .605".

Any info regarding the sizing and things to look at would be nice.


Thank you

 

[TheOfficeT-Rex]

You need one with a 1/2x28 thread, and minimum 30 cal hole. Area 419 makes a hellfire that you can order to that standard.

Most 1/2x28 brakes are small hole for 224 calibers. Make sure you don't get one of those, otherwise you'll have an interesting range trip - the bullet may or may not pass cleanly through the opening.

 

[Haney]

Here are 1/2 x 28 in 30 cal .

https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...liber-prod86865.aspx?avs|Threads_1=1zz1zz2-28

 

[UndFrm]

Hi y'all

New to the forum and to the shooting.
I have a question regarding how to find a muzzle brake that'll fit.

I have a 308 with 1/2x28 thread but apparently most (if not all) 308 brakes are threaded at 5/8x24.
Is the threading the only thing that determines the fit? I saw one that mentioned about a "minimum diameter".
I am looking for a muzzle brake for a Howa 1500, 308 threaded at 1/2x28 and the diameter is I believe .605".

Any info regarding the sizing and things to look at would be nice.


Thank you

Thank you for the response.

Do you think thus one would be compatible?

Kahntrol 3 Gun Muzzle Brake 1/2-28 CWES with Crush Washer KST3GUNCWES

These brakes are the same as our original clamp-on style brakes but for threaded barrels. They are EXTREMELY lightweight with unparalleled recoil reduction.The Ingenious Crush Washer Elimination System (CWES)CWES styles requires minimum barrel diameter: .700 for 1/2-28These will accommodate...

www.bullseyenorth.com

It mentions a minimum diameter but I'm not sure why it's there. I assumed that the diameter specifically wouldn't play a role if the thread size is matched?

 

[TheOfficeT-Rex]

It mentions a minimum diameter but I'm not sure why it's there. I assumed that the diameter specifically wouldn't play a role if the thread size is matched?

That's minimum diameter of the barrel behind the threads, to make sure there's enough barrel to torque up against.
Just grab a 419 Hellfire (or hellfire match). You won't regret it. Self timing (no timing washers) and good recoil reduction.

 

[UndFrm]

That's minimum diameter of the barrel behind the threads, to make sure there's enough barrel to torque up against.
Just grab a 419 Hellfire (or hellfire match). You won't regret it. Self timing (no timing washers) and good recoil reduction.

Sounds good.
Issue with 419 is the local availability.
Also, for knowledge purposes, would you say a brake for 9mm with the above thread, would be safe to use for a 308 (7.62mm)?

 

[pineoak]

Most 1/2x28 brakes are small hole for 224 calibers. Make sure you don't get one of those, otherwise you'll have an interesting range trip - the bullet may or may not pass cleanly through the opening.

YES.

Listen to OTRex... please.

 

[UndFrm]

YES.

Listen to OTRex... please.

Yup, that's why it isn't easy to find 30cal one with that threading.

 

[Haney]

Yup, that's why it isn't easy to find 30cal one with that threading.

If Brownells has three , there must be plenty more out there . It's not a unicorn, .

 

[pineoak]

I've never used this one. Just saying it exists

SilencerCo 7.62 / .30 Cal 1/2 x 28 Muzzle Brake-BAF-AC1282

www.bravoalphafirearms.com

 

[Dildobaggins]

Gen 3 Little Bastard Self Timing Muzzle Brake*

American Precision Arms is very excited to share the release of the Generation 3 Little Bastard. It has been a long time coming but we wanted to make sure everything was perfect before offering something new. The development of APA Gen 3 Little Bastard was the result of American Precision Arms'...

www.americanprecisionarms.com

These brakes are awesome, takes 30 seconds to install and they are good to go in my book. They have the thread pitch that you need.