Is a brake really a necessity on a .300 win mag?

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Building a .300 win mag Remington 700 on a bit of a budget using a stainless action,stainless Sendero barrel,and fg stock,all bought here on the EE.
Before I get everything assembled,action tried,etc,should I be looking at having the muzzle threaded for a brake?Is the recoil on one of these going to make me regret it if I don't?
I'm kinda split down the middle between thinking I might end all my range sessions when I start flinching (no brake),or when the other guys start getting pissed off about being blasted off the line (brake).

I'm pretty new at this bolt gun,one shot at a time deal,having previously been mostly an AR,handgun,shotgun guy,so the question may be a stupid one,but I'm just looking for some thoughts from some of you guys who've been down this road already,and have experience with this.

Thanks,

Scott
 
I feel breaks are a personal preference. If you are new to magnum calibers, such as the 300wm, I would get the barrel threaded at least. Get a thread protector and if you feel its a bit much, then get the break installed.
I prefer not to have the break because I hate cleaning them. You may get benefit from a nicer recoil pad?
 
a limbsaver nitromag 1 1/2 will be a lot more usefull than a brake. I have them on my 300WM and 338LM and none of them is threaded for brake

you did not tell what the rifle will be fore, but if you use a factory take off, I assume it will be mostly for midrange hunting. keep in mind if you shoot this kind of cartridge with a brake in bush without ear protection you will regret.

shooting in sand pits with a face breeze throw a nice cloud of sand and dust in your face and action.


if you develop flinching, do a lot of dryfire and spend time with 22lr to train trigger and breath control
 
A muzzle brake will cut down on felt recoil and muzzle jump.This allows you to stay on target better and even spot your own bullet trace and impact.

I would have the muzzle threaded for a brake then that gives you the options of running one or not.

If you do decide on a brake, you can not get any better then the Insite Arms Heathen muzzle brake.The Heathen is easily installed and tightened by hand. It can be removed without tools, and is easily indexed.
 
When I first got My First rifle it came with a threaded barrel. I bought a brake because I thought it would help make me a better shooter and tighten my groups... but really it just compensated for my lack of skill at the time. I bought a 17hmr and practiced like crazy on technic and it translated so easy to the bigger rifle and that made me a better shooter...after that I notice the real difference the brake made in terms of recoil and hop. That being said I don’t use a brake very often anymore it’s just not important for my needs.
 
A brake is plainly not a necessity but an optional accessory. You want to reduce recoil on your 300 Win Mag? A brake will do that for you.
 
Unless you're recoil sensitive it won't be a deal breaker for you. However a brake is an awesome addition to any rifle! I wouldn't be overly concerned about shooting with people next to you on the line with a brake. I've been on both ends of that deal and it really isn't too bad being next to a 300 with a brake.
 
Thanks for all the replies,guys.I think I'll probably just spend a few bucks and get it threaded,and if I don't feel that I need one I can just run with the thread protector.
I liked that comparison to shooting the shotgun prone or sitting...If it hits as hard as my tricked out 870 tacticool gun,I may end up with little birdies flying around my head like in the cartoons.lol
Also,noticed my local Canadian Tire has lots of Limbsaver recoil pads in stock,so I may grab one of those too,cause I guess it can't do any harm.

Scott
 
It's more so what are your intentions to use the gun for ?
You want it for a long range hammer to shoot steel and rocks a long ways out?
With a good brake on it you can watch your shots hit. Which is great
I shoot a fair bit of 300 win mag and other 30 cal magnums.
Usually with a 215 berger. So much depends on weight and your intended use
My last 300 win mag I built I installed a brake on it. Kind of a long range light weight hunting rig
If I did it again it would be without the brake. Nice to shoot from the bench. But really not necessary for hunting
Plus a real pain as you need ear protection to pull the trigger
I am not far away from threading the barrel off and putting on on without a brake
Just my opinion
 
The gun is going to be mainly for smacking steel plates out at 900m (as that's the longest local range available to me.)
It will probably see some moose hunting,and maybe something bigger,if I can ever find my way back to the NWT,but it's mainly going to be for punching targets.

Scott
 
Depends on how much you shoot it - if the noise isn't an issue, go for it! if you're going thru 50-100 rounds per session, it will make a big difference. 10-20, not so much
I have brakes on my target rifles cause i shoot lots per session, shoot with nobody else around, and i like to see the splats
Personal preference tho.
 
My first muzzle brakes I fitted to a 308 an a 300wm last week. The brake on the 308 has a 12mm hole, the brake on the 300wm is of a different design which I bored out to 10mm diameter. The recoil reduction on the 300wm is incredible. Like shooting a 223. The 308 brake is not as good, maybe because of the larger bore??? We normally shoot suppressors but the brake on the 300 reduces recoil to a different level.
edi
 
It all depends on how much recoil you can tolerate. You are the only individual that can decide if you want to employ a muzzle brake. I have one on a very heavy recoiling Weatherby 338/378 magnum with a heavy for caliber load. I use the brake because it allows me to stay on target instead of looking at the sky. When hunting you must be mindful of where your hunting partners are. Shooting a braked rifle is hearing loss loud, people standing beside of you near your muzzle can have some permanent hearing loss with only one exposure.
You will find when hunting with a heavy recoiling rifle and you have a legal game animal in your sights you will not even feel the recoil when the firearm discharges. A brake will also create some point of impact changes. These changes will still allow for good groupings so you will have to maybe change your zero with the brake on or off. Your weapon will still shoot precise and accurately with brake on or off.
 
Zacm said:
When I first got My First rifle it came with a threaded barrel. I bought a brake because I thought it would help make me a better shooter and tighten my groups... but really it just compensated for my lack of skill at the time. I bought a 17hmr and practiced like crazy on technic and it translated so easy to the bigger rifle and that made me a better shooter...after that I notice the real difference the brake made in terms of recoil and hop. That being said I don’t use a brake very often anymore it’s just not important for my needs.
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That is a very good explanation, very good indeed.

If you are shooting a lot or need quick follow-up a brake will help. Otherwise, it is probably not worth it... but getting the barrel threaded with a thread protector allows options.

Yes, I second the Insite Arms Heathen brake too (have one on a bench gun).
 
Aniest said:
That is a very good explanation, very good indeed.

If you are shooting a lot or need quick follow-up a brake will help. Otherwise, it is probably not worth it... but getting the barrel threaded with a thread protector allows options.

Yes, I second the Insite Arms Heathen brake too (have one on a bench gun).
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Which I more or less agree with. Budget was an issue and if thats a case why bother going 1/2 way with a thread protector? Some of the new scopes out now are quite heavy and a heavy scope will reduce felt recoil. Shooting with the break on in hunting situations is quite a bit louder than without.

If you don't reload I start that. Using the money you save from doing nothing to the end of the muzzle. After 300 rounds think about it again.
 
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