To Brake a bolt action rifle or not too?!?!?

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Hello all I am thinking of getting a muzzle brake for my 308 winchester, for a large, a clamp on so I can remove for hunting, and am interested in a 338 winchester magnum rifle and fired a lupua magnum, and the kick without the brake near shattered my collar bone.
What so you all think, I more than likely will get clamp ob ones, but wanted your opinions, and if anyone has one spare pm me haha
 
Fill yer bewts.............check point of impact with and without the brake.
Sometimes change happens.

Oh, find a set of ear PLUGS cuzz that brake wiil make yer ears play a tune.
 
If you target shoot alone go ahead. If you shoot at a public range with others they might not like you shooting next to them. For hunting I don't like them as I don't wear ear plugs when I hunt and firing a braked rifle in thick bush just sucks.
They do tame recoil. At least the good ones do. There are other ways to reduce recoil as well
 
Brakes are not a bad idea, but it has ups and downs.

You've seen above - they're LOUD. Good for the range, not good for hunting (unless you like to hunt with your muffs on).

I'd not get a clamp on one, pay the little extra and do it right. Get your barrel threaded, have a brake made, and a thread protector. Black Rose Tactical did our T3's and they look nice and work well.
 
Thanks all, the range is not open to the public yet, I'm crying about it, I go to a sand lot and plink, but I'm going to invest in a good pair of muffs, and maybe a threaded on brake, the clamp ons are easy but I've seen a few videos they flew 50 yards down range and the barrel was a paper weight Oo
 
I'd suggest a good recoil pad for the .308 Win, can't imagine that caliber warrants a muzzle brake.

I agree with the previous advice, get the rifle machined for a proper one along with a thread protector cap when not being used. Brakes definitely are not popular at the range. Had a guy shoot one off on the next bench one time without warning, damn near knocked my hat off!

And that said, are you going to be comfortable hunting with the likes of a .338 Win or Lapua. I've read many, many articles in which guide outfitters attest that too many hunters show up in camp who are scared to death of the recoil from their magnum calibers, and thus can't shoot worth a damn when the moment of truth arrives, often resulting in missed opportunities, or worse, wounded critters...particularly an issue with dangerous game whereupon the guide is then left to sort things out. Pretty much all gun writers, and guides, will advise that one should hunt with a caliber rifle that they can handle comfortably, and without flinching. Short of perhaps grizzes, your .308 Win, with the appropriate quality ammo, is very capable on all N. American animals.
 
jmichelin84 said:
Hello all I am thinking of getting a muzzle brake for my 308 winchester, for a large, a clamp on so I can remove for hunting, and am interested in a 338 winchester magnum rifle and fired a lupua magnum, and the kick without the brake near shattered my collar bone.
What so you all think, I more than likely will get clamp ob ones, but wanted your opinions, and if anyone has one spare pm me haha
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No need for a brake on a .308, it has light recoil, and they can ruin your ears if you ever forget your hearing protection before shooting...besides being a pita at the range. If you're going to be going after grizzlies or Kodiak bears and you need a .338 or .375, and you can't take the recoil, then mount a muzzle brake, but not on a standard calibre.
 
pisces-guy said:
No need for a brake on a .308, it has light recoil, and they can ruin your ears if you ever forget your hearing protection before shooting...besides being a pita at the range. If you're going to be going after grizzlies or Kodiak bears and you need a .338 or .375, and you can't take the recoil, then mount a muzzle brake, but not on a standard calibre.
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That opinion is not shared by all.
 
I had a brake installed on my rem700, recoil was dramatically reduced, ability to stay on target to watch the the hits was dramatically increased. Arthritis in my shoulders had forced me to shoot lighter calibers, but I am now able to shoot the 308 again. Yes, the report is louder, you need to decide what is important for you.
 
I have a brake on my 300 win "long range" gun. I usually spot for myself so it makes it a little easier to stay on target to see the impact. It does re-direct sound back and hearing protection is necessary. I fired a few shots while hunting and my ears were ringing for a few days. I have a Grizzly Gunworks clamp on brake on its way intended for my precision 308. I will let u know how it works out. I am putting a brake on my 308 for the same reason not so much because of the recoil but to make it easier to call my shots.
 
A lupua magnum with a break is about more than just hearing protection. I've been shooting at a range a few places down from one and it's kind of like getting hit on the side with a pillow. It can get annoying if it messes up your groups.
 
canmic said:
A lupua magnum with a break is about more than just hearing protection. I've been shooting at a range a few places down from one and it's kind of like getting hit on the side with a pillow. It can get annoying if it messes up your groups.
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A scary, stinky, pillow
 
I like to brake when ever I can. I put a full brake on my 338 win and loved it. 308 can be a snappy round depending on barrel size and length but I would Put a threaded brake on and recrown if its a factory rifle. give you that little bit more of an edge. my two sence
 
A brake on a .308 is 100% worth it if you shoot long range on your own or in tactical/precision matches. On a hunting rifle your going to have to confirm your zero without the brake anyways before you start hunting. Therefore your going to have to shoot it un-braked anyways. If that is it's purpose it's better just to man up and forget the brake, it's a non magnum caliber anyways. And your collar bone is not a good spot to place the butt of a rifle.
 
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