Need a muzzle break... or do I?

[P1ZombieKiller]

I've got my 700 action at Kreiger right now getting new barrel and action trued. Want to go prairie dog shooting with it next year, and was wondering if I need to get a muzzle break in order to see my hits? gun should weigh about 13 pounds when scoped and stocked.

Should I get a muzzle break that is tuned out the top,so not to push dirt all over everywhere)? or one that is 360 degrees? or none at all?

 

[P1ZombieKiller]

forgot to add.... 260 remington with 28" barrel at .920 at muzzle.

 

[Preacher]

That seems heavy enough to not be bad recoil wise, but a break is nice when you want to watch it all happen in the scope. I have them on about every rifle I own, and prefer the Harrells that have holes 360 degrees, I don't shoot down in the dirt so thats not a concern.. I also like the idea of even dispersal with the 360's over the sides and top cut.

 

[Ackman]

Absolutely use a brake if you want to see hits. Especially something like a .260. They make shooting so much more enjoyable you'll want them on any varmint gun that's used off a rest or bags, even heavy barrel 223's. Get a brake with holes that go all the way around. Don't worry about stirring up dust, belly shooting is an uncomfortable and really unsatisfactory way of blasting prairie dogs anyway.

 

[CJ6]

Wear Double ear protection your ears will thank you for it. Tell your shooting Buddies also. BRAKES are LOUD but they work

 

[6BR]

Yes, get a brake on your rifle. I would suggest the Vais Muzzle brake. I am having one put on my 17lb 6BR. I love to watch the bullet destroy the varmints. It makes a long day of varmint hunting very enjoyable.

 

[2506]

I also agree with CJ6 use double ear protection and may I add take along a big bottle of aspirin. You will need it from all the concussion sent back your way from a day of shooting. If you want splat factor stay with 100 gr and lighter bullets in your 260. I shoot groundhogs with a 6.5X55 and the 100 gr Sierra HP will almost cut a groundhog in half so I would say it would vaporize a PD unless the range go too far.