I have a xp-100 in 35 rem. that I am considering putting a muzzle brake on to ease the barrel jump. I am looking to get a better sight picture after the shot. I do not have much experience with any muzzle brakes, but have read and listened to the opinions , pros and cons of. This gun is all ready quite loud and I am not sure about how the efficient it will be on this short barrel. :-\ thanks
muzzle brakes
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Preacher
Gold $$ Contributor
A Harrells break will solve your problems... and should reduce recoil to less than .243 levels, at least the ones I've done seem to.......
HUGE price differences between the Holland and the Harrells breaks too....
I used to use them both, but cant see any difference in the final outcome..
HUGE price differences between the Holland and the Harrells breaks too....
I used to use them both, but cant see any difference in the final outcome..
After having several forum members suggest to me to try the Harrell's brake if I was going to use one, I ordered a few brakes from them for a couple of projects I have in the works. While I have yet to actually install one and see how much it reduces recoil, I can say it is definitely a high quality product that has been excellently machined. Not to mention they are simply great people to deal with.
And considering the brakes cost a lot less than most any of their competitors, they will definitely be getting my future business as well.
I also put a good bit of faith in the claims made by Preacher, so if he says the Harrell's brake is as effective as those made by others, I will take his word for it.
Kenny
PS: There is one other brake that I plan to try as well, though it costs a good deal more and has a very unique styling to it, the JP Howitzer brake. I have read some very favorable reviews for them as well as have had those that use them tell me they are very effective. Though with it's "unique" styling, I would be reluctant to install one on a high dollar bench rig, as I feel a Harrell's is simply much cleaner in appearance.
And considering the brakes cost a lot less than most any of their competitors, they will definitely be getting my future business as well.
I also put a good bit of faith in the claims made by Preacher, so if he says the Harrell's brake is as effective as those made by others, I will take his word for it.
Kenny
PS: There is one other brake that I plan to try as well, though it costs a good deal more and has a very unique styling to it, the JP Howitzer brake. I have read some very favorable reviews for them as well as have had those that use them tell me they are very effective. Though with it's "unique" styling, I would be reluctant to install one on a high dollar bench rig, as I feel a Harrell's is simply much cleaner in appearance.
Two of my favorite brakes are Center Shot Rifle's Muscle Brake (http://www.centershotrifles.com/sales/)
and Nate Dagley's X-Treme and Vaporizer muzzle brakes (http://www.straightshotgunsmithing.com/)
Both are extremely effective for heavy recoiling rifles and will not blow dirt up and into your face like the Harrels or Vias style muzzle brakes do, if you shoot prone at all. Their larger baffling is the key to recoil reduction vs just gas porting. Both companies are well respected on the Long Range Huinters fourm.
and Nate Dagley's X-Treme and Vaporizer muzzle brakes (http://www.straightshotgunsmithing.com/)
Both are extremely effective for heavy recoiling rifles and will not blow dirt up and into your face like the Harrels or Vias style muzzle brakes do, if you shoot prone at all. Their larger baffling is the key to recoil reduction vs just gas porting. Both companies are well respected on the Long Range Huinters fourm.
Well like any topic among men concerning guns & women we all have our opinions . As you can see from my post numbers I am new to this forum stuff but I definitely aint' no rookie around the camp fire. I am going to try a Holland style brake first, I like the design with side porting. Thanks for the replies and the links to other shooting sites great way to learn, promote and keep our shooting & hunting future! It's all about having a good time. Hell I still shoot a longbow sometimes. 8)
Nodak7mm
Team Lefse
Piute,
I have used traditional radial hole brakes such similar to Harrels and love the recoil reduction. The last two brakes I have gotten tho are the SSG design, Nates 10* 4 side ports design. This design is my brake of choice.
What I have noticed to be the biggest difference between the two is, I dont note/feel the "concussion" with with the side port brake as I normally do with the radial hole brake. On the other hand, my cousin uses Harrels and loves those too.
Try em both..
I have used traditional radial hole brakes such similar to Harrels and love the recoil reduction. The last two brakes I have gotten tho are the SSG design, Nates 10* 4 side ports design. This design is my brake of choice.
What I have noticed to be the biggest difference between the two is, I dont note/feel the "concussion" with with the side port brake as I normally do with the radial hole brake. On the other hand, my cousin uses Harrels and loves those too.
Try em both..
Lynwood has the best bang for the buck as far as muzzle brakes go.
He now has the port style brakes as well as the original style.
Give him a call.
You can't go wrong with a Harrell's.
I should know... every brake I have is a Harrell.
P.S. Vias has nothing on the Harrell's except a couple of extra holes and a BIGGER price tag. Side by side comparison proves it.
He now has the port style brakes as well as the original style.
Give him a call.
You can't go wrong with a Harrell's.
I should know... every brake I have is a Harrell.
P.S. Vias has nothing on the Harrell's except a couple of extra holes and a BIGGER price tag. Side by side comparison proves it.
Larryh128
Silver $$ Contributor
A lot of it depends upon what you want out of a brake. You can go with simply reducing recoil OR reducing recoil & muzzle lift. A radial brake will significantly reduce recoil & will to some extent reduce muzzle lift. However, I am reading that you want to reduce muzzle lift as a primary. A gill brake (slotted on both sides) is going to be the most effecient in reducing/eliminating muzzle lift. The more the gasses are directed up, the less lift. They need to be timed for the barrel or use a thin jamb nut in front to locate the gills. I made a gill for one of my 300WSM's with the gills starting at mid bore running upward. 3 x.125 gills. That rifle totally stays down on the shot. Recoil is also reduced but a radial brake with a good expansion chamber is probably slightly better.
Lynwood has that kind of brake in stock.
Give him a call.
I'm positive he has a brake to fit your needs.
Here's a picture of one that I put on my AR.
It's a 1" that I back tapered to .750"
I also have one on my 1.25" barreled groundhog rifle.
The ports are slightly angled upward so the escaping gas helps with muzzle climb during the shot.
Give him a call.
I'm positive he has a brake to fit your needs.
Here's a picture of one that I put on my AR.
It's a 1" that I back tapered to .750"
I also have one on my 1.25" barreled groundhog rifle.
The ports are slightly angled upward so the escaping gas helps with muzzle climb during the shot.
I picked up a couple of brakes today, hot off the mill. ( visualize the Hot Doughnut sign at Krispy Kreme)
Lynwood had a scrapped one so I sectioned it so y'all could see how he has his ports arranged.
Helps to keep the muzzle jump to a minimum.
Lynwood had a scrapped one so I sectioned it so y'all could see how he has his ports arranged.
Helps to keep the muzzle jump to a minimum.
It looks like I am going to get one of the new Harrels' brakes and I will be having it installed in a few weeks!
Joe
Joe
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