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Need help selecting a Muzzle Brake

Darryll

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I have a Remington 700 LA Police rifle with a heavy barrel in 300 Win Mag and I need help selecting a muzzle brake that works well and doesn't break the bank. I don't have any intentions of putting a silencer on it. It has a 5/8-24 thread on the end of the barrel. I think that the factory barrel has a 1-in-10 twist. I'm not shooting any sanctioned matches so it doesn't have to meet any specs. Any recommendations are appreciated.
Thanks,
Darryll
 
Muzzle Brakes & More brakes are very effective at reducing recoil. It should be noted thou that they tend to direct a lot of muzzle blast rearward and if you happen to be shooting next to someone - they will hate you.
 
Kurz said:
Everyone has an opinion and that opinion might be useful and sometimes not. Here is a lengthy examination of muzzle brakes for noise and efficiency:

https://precisionrifleblog.com/2015/08/21/muzzle-brake-summary-of-field-test-results/

Here is one using a testing sled:

https://muzzlebrakesandmore.com/testing-videos

Read, watch the videos and examine the data generated to assist with a good decision.
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Its not just my opinion, it is a tried and true applicable experience.
 
I put a Muzzle Brakes & More four port Brake on a Mosin - Nagant that I load to near destruction loads on a regular basis . Their brake has performed flawlessly , and tamed a muzzle jumping monster into a very tame handling rifle . I would purchase another at any point , and I'm thoroughly satisfied with the purchase . I should note , they also have a five port brake available , too .
 
Kurz said:
Congratulations! :)

Why don't you lay out your testing procedures and criteria for us and let us decide. Otherwise it's just an opinion.;):)
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@Darryll requested suggestions. I believe a suggestion was rendered. If you require testing procedures and criteria I suggest you begin your own thread requesting such information and I would be more than gracious to acommodate your request. But since your already here...tested at 600 yards on a Silver Mountain electronic target with 600 yard fclass target media. 300wm, 26" Kreiger barrel, KRG Bravo stock, Rem 700 action, Phoenix bipod, rear squeeze bag.
Result;
1/4moa "waterline" elevation. 12 shot zeroing string and then 20 shot finishing string. Testing complete. ("Your results may vary"). If anyone out there who doesn't appreciate 1/4 moa elevation at 600 yards...please, share.
 
Kurz said:
Everyone has an opinion and that opinion might be useful and sometimes not. Here is a lengthy examination of muzzle brakes for noise and efficiency:

https://precisionrifleblog.com/2015/08/21/muzzle-brake-summary-of-field-test-results/

Here is one using a testing sled:

https://muzzlebrakesandmore.com/testing-videos

Read, watch the videos and examine the data generated to assist with a good decision.
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I've got no hound in this fight but neither link is sufficient to deciding which brake performs best. One has a bunch but not the muzzle brakes and more brakes. Also no Area 19 brake in the test. The muzzle brakes and more vid was filmed by Nathan who owns the company. Both are limited in information since neither have all the muzzle brakes that are on the market. Ross Schuler makes one that easily reduces recoil as well as any of the brakes in either of those links yet his aren't in either of the vids. Don't take my word for it, ask Nathan. Him and Ross built brakes together. Not today but Ross does make excellent brakes and at 37.00 shipped, unheard of pricing. Do yourself a favor and try one. U can buy 3 of his to one of most others. Plus he'll turn them to your requested diameter for that 37.00 shipped price. I don't know Ross but I took another's advice and bought one of his. Best 37.00 I ever spent. Makes my 338 LM improved shoot like my heavy barreled .308. These are all facts, not opinions. Use them as you wish.
 
284winner said:
I've got no hound in this fight but neither link is sufficient to deciding which brake performs best.
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The links were supplied as an addition to the posts which offered only one suggestion, not to find the one best. The links offer several variations of brakes used by the folks who shoot PRS competitions and other comps where brakes are allowed by the rules. Neither link was suggested as being the definitive solution to finding the best brake.

Attempting to test and qualify every brake available would be significantly ponderous as well as prohibitively expensive to gather for one massive test. And since I didn't state that they were a synopsis of the best, you obviously have made yourself a hound in the fight although I don't see this as a fight at all but rather a discussion.

coldboreshot said:
Result;
1/4moa "waterline" elevation. 12 shot zeroing string and then 20 shot finishing string. Testing complete. ("Your results may vary"). If anyone out there who doesn't appreciate 1/4 moa elevation at 600 yards...please, share.
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You offered an opinion, pure and simple then stood on it like you have the best suggestion because you shot some excellent groups and I congratulate you for that. Super job!

However, I shoot with competitors in long range benchrest who can and do accomplish the same thing without brakes.

Anyway, have great evening and a better week.;):)
 
Kurz said:
The links were supplied as an addition to the posts which offered only one suggestion, not to find the one best. The links offer several variations of brakes used by the folks who shoot PRS competitions and other comps where brakes are allowed by the rules. Neither link was suggested as being the definitive solution to finding the best brake.

Attempting to test and qualify every brake available would be significantly ponderous as well as prohibitively expensive to gather for one massive test. And since I didn't state that they were a synopsis of the best, you obviously have made yourself a hound in the fight although I don't see this as a fight at all but rather a discussion.



You offered an opinion, pure and simple then stood on it like you have the best suggestion because you shot some excellent groups and I congratulate you for that. Super job!

However, I shoot with competitors in long range benchrest who can and do accomplish the same thing without brakes.

Anyway, have great evening and a better week.;):)
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At this point, I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be proving to you since you are not the source of of muzzle brake inquiry and not offered any hands-on experiences but if competing with benchresters is your sense of accomplishment that offers you the ability to condescend others...I understand. Then perhaps my 8 national record certificates give me the ability as well. When you reach YOUR 9th, give me a shout, you know where to find me here. By the way, my wife tells me I I'm a pretty good dancer too. You have a good week as well:D:D
 
Kurz said:
The links were supplied as an addition to the posts which offered only one suggestion, not to find the one best. The links offer several variations of brakes used by the folks who shoot PRS competitions and other comps where brakes are allowed by the rules. Neither link was suggested as being the definitive solution to finding the best brake.

Attempting to test and qualify every brake available would be significantly ponderous as well as prohibitively expensive to gather for one massive test. And since I didn't state that they were a synopsis of the best, you obviously have made yourself a hound in the fight although I don't see this as a fight at all but rather a discussion.



You offered an opinion, pure and simple then stood on it like you have the best suggestion because you shot some excellent groups and I congratulate you for that. Super job!

However, I shoot with competitors in long range benchrest who can and do accomplish the same thing without brakes.

Anyway, have great evening and a better week.;):)
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Well after re-reading the OPs post, it doesn't say "Best" brake but rather one that doesn't break the bank and works well. That eliminates many of the ones tested. Also states he's not shooting matches and it doesn't need to meet any type of criteria (except do its job). Coldboreshot gave not just an opinion but a fact. His brake works well. That's exactly what these forums are for. Rarely do people lay out videos of their testing procedures or criteria for there findings. They simply give others their personal experiences and hope it helps. Kinda how I see what has been given here. I own several different brakes and suggest one particular one that doesn't break the bank but works, period. I'm certain the OP saw it just that way as well. It's really all that matters.
 
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