What brake do y’all recommend?
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Area 419 sidewinder self timing brake
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Sidewinder Magnum Self Timing Muzzle Brake
The SIDEWINDER Self Timing Brake system was engineered from the ground up to reduce more recoil and muzzle flip, while being easier to install.
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I do not have a brake on any hunting rifles however, match rifles I have Area 419 Hellfire. They serve the purpose well, easy to take off and clean and will transition to a 300 WM build that’s in the works.
Just looked at the hellfire looks great. I definitely prefer the smithed on brakes for that seamless look!
The advantage of the 419 is the ease of use with suppressors. Easy on easy off and if you accidentally cross thread it, you just replace the adapter. It doesn’t damage your barrel. area 419 can do a sidewinder custom fit as well.
Just be careful with whatever you decide—brakes make the sound pressure very high for the shooter. Probably want to wear hearing protection even in the woods.
A brake that the suppressor you'll eventually get fits on.
MBM beast brake. I have the 4 port on a 10.8 lbs 338 lapua. Its self timing. It kicks like a 260 with out a break.
Read good things on the heathen brake. The idea makes sense. I wish they were not the self timing type. Although they look like they have a more seamless appearance then most, anyone have pics of one on a carbon sendero barrel?
Area 419 sidewinder, apa bastard line, piercision muscle brakes.. All good options, I have some on multiple platforms and they all perform well
Most effective brake I've ever used... However, I didn't care for the way it mounted as it would loosen way too easily.
I'm pleased with the 419 Hellfire. However, I have no first hand knowledge of others to compare it to.
APA gen 3 fat bastard. I’ve tried them all and this is hands down the best brake for recoil and muzzle rise. Others will be close when it comes to recoil reduction but controlling the muzzle is where the APA shines
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Me too. Put an Area 419 Hellfire on my 6.5 CM and was like "Wow!!" and never looked further.
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I went with a PVA Jet Blast on my 300wsm proof cf hunting rig. The brake is designed to shield the shooter from blast but also has rearward facing ports for good recoil reduction. Just got done putting it together so I have limited experience but in the few rounds I shot (200gr) it was similar to a 308 in recoil and didn’t jump off target at 100 yards. I plan on using electronic ear plugs for hunting.
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2 real options..... a suppressor if you can. then if you can't, a muzzlebrakesandmore MBM Beast brake. on that cal I'd go 4 port or even a 5 port. he make a Ti brake that would be great on a carbon hunting rig, or any of the SS ones are great as well. he makes self timing and regular, what ever suits your needs. I've got several, and they're great. also, they're about half the price of the competition and as good or better results.
Look at the PVA Jet4. As mentioned they are made to direct Blast more away from the shooter while still being very effective at reducing recoil.
Those tests linked above are 5 years old and leave out a bunch of newer options.
Those tests linked above are 5 years old and leave out a bunch of newer options.
I will put in a recommendation for the PVA Jet Blast muzzle brakes, I have several and really enjoy them.
I really like my 419 for the reason it is so easy to switch to a suppressor, then back to brake
I concur, effective but came loose when hand tightened, which defeats the purpose imo.
I've got the original model and it looks like the newer models have a little bit different & thinner collar nut. Maybe they've made improvements.
Wish they made them to use crush washers...
We just released a new self timing brake, even comes in 7mm. Ports aren't rearward facing, so less concussion on the shooter. You can also lock the collar after you time it for more consistent mounting. https://hawkinsprecision.com/product/tank-st-muzzle-brake/
Anything Area 419 is nice. I’m only running AAC to be able to use my can ? wish they’d make a cooler brake.
I can vouch for either the hellfire or sidewinder from Area419 as well. I run the hellfire on multiple rifles and a sidewinder on a 300WM and it works great. They also sell a thread protector that fits over the universal adapter, so you can decide whether or not you prefer not to run the brake while hunting, or if shooting next to another person that you don't want to piss off. A great system that is very adaptable.
Im building a 7 Max w a Terminator T-3 brake. I run a T-4 and T4+ on 338 cal mags. Selling my APA FB.
I wouldn’t say it’s the best at recoil reduction but I do agree it’s one of not the best at staying target.
Altus has them in stock right now. Best place to get them. https://www.altusshooting.com/products/hawkins-precision-tank-st-self-timing-muzzle-brake
I’m going to get blasted on this but I pretty much sold all my higher end brakes and went to those 3 port brakes on eBay for $20-$30 that are nitrided and file down the crush washer to time. They do not have a great finish and you see machine marks, but it’s aesthetic. I’ve tried just about every mainstream break and a few from different smiths that are well respected. The brakes mentioned above are all good, but I couldn’t feel an appreciable difference. I took a chance on an eBay brake and haven’t looked back. The only brakes I get now that aren’t eBay specials are for guns I shoot supressed very often. It’s an expensive hobby regardless of how much money someone has or make. even though I get paid very well at my job I search for value. Again what I’m saying is subjective, but thought I’d add some perspective.
