Its the weekend and I want to order a muzzle brake. My gunsmith is enjoying his free time so I am looking for help from experienced gunsmiths on this site if you would all be so kind.
I have a large 338 caliber rifle that I would like to outfit with a Harrels Tactical brake. My wildcat chambering matches the ballistics of the 340 WBY or 330 Dakota. Even though the recoil is manageable due to the heavy weight of the rifle, it is still very punishing to my shoulder. I plan on cutting the weight of the rifle by going to a lighter laminate wood sporter stock so it is easier to hike with in the mountains. This of course will make recoil even worse. I am not normally a fan of muzzle brakes on hunting rifles, but I think it is my only choice. So...
I will be ordering a 1" Harrels Tactical brake. I chose the Tactical model to help minimize ground debris disturbance caused by muzzle blast.
The exact muzzle diameter on my barrel is 0.8370"
Of course the bore is 0.338"
Harrels thread listings for 1" brakes are:
5/8 - 24 = 0.625" Thread diameter
11/16 - 32 = 0.6875" Thread diameter
3/4 - 24 or 32 = 0.750" Thread Diameter
The brake will maintain its 1" diameter and be abruptly tapered down to the muzzle diameter at the rear. While taking into consideration my muzzle diameter and bore diameter:
Which thread size would you choose to maintain maximum barrel metal around the bore, yet still have enough depth for threads and facing the barrel to fit a brake?
Thank you so much.
I have a large 338 caliber rifle that I would like to outfit with a Harrels Tactical brake. My wildcat chambering matches the ballistics of the 340 WBY or 330 Dakota. Even though the recoil is manageable due to the heavy weight of the rifle, it is still very punishing to my shoulder. I plan on cutting the weight of the rifle by going to a lighter laminate wood sporter stock so it is easier to hike with in the mountains. This of course will make recoil even worse. I am not normally a fan of muzzle brakes on hunting rifles, but I think it is my only choice. So...
I will be ordering a 1" Harrels Tactical brake. I chose the Tactical model to help minimize ground debris disturbance caused by muzzle blast.
The exact muzzle diameter on my barrel is 0.8370"
Of course the bore is 0.338"
Harrels thread listings for 1" brakes are:
5/8 - 24 = 0.625" Thread diameter
11/16 - 32 = 0.6875" Thread diameter
3/4 - 24 or 32 = 0.750" Thread Diameter
The brake will maintain its 1" diameter and be abruptly tapered down to the muzzle diameter at the rear. While taking into consideration my muzzle diameter and bore diameter:
Which thread size would you choose to maintain maximum barrel metal around the bore, yet still have enough depth for threads and facing the barrel to fit a brake?
Thank you so much.