Muzzle Brake for Rem 700P .338 Lapua

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Hey everyone,

I'm looking to get a better muzzle brake for my Remington 700P. I have an aftermarket one already that the previous owner installed. Looking for something that will take a little more out possibly. Getting some jump on some of the faster loads I've made.

Any thoughts would be great.

Thanks folks.
 
Bo, google the Brownell's first then search "muzzle brake" and on page #5 take good look at Holland's Gunsmithing brake. I think enlarged version of it without holes in the bottom would be the most efficient of them all and I can machine one like that out of SS 1" rod. This is modified artillery style brake used mostly for limiting of recoil of the big boys and what works for them will also work for 338 Lapua. Armies of the world spend untold milions of dollars to perfect the brake, why not to use their experience?
 
dan belisle said:
+1. Have a look at what they use on artillery and tanks, then scale it down. Good idea. - dan
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Generally not a bad idea but artillery brake designers have a lot more to think about than just reducing recoil. Blast pressures for crew and surrounding equipment is a large concern, as is muzzle signature and a whole lot of other stuff. They also use other methods to reduce recoil than just the muzzle brake. What works for them may not work as well for rifle applications, but there are some design cues to look for.

Muzzle brakes should be customized to the round being used, with specific chamber and baffles sizes. Of course then there is the testing, testing and more testing. Which most hobby designers have a real hard time with just for the sheer time and ammo expense of it. IMO the testing and refining is the hardest thing to do.
 
gunrunner8 said:
I agree, the bigger brakes are more efficient. IMO those tiny "slimline" or brakes with dozens of tiny holes around them are for hype and looks, the only thing they will help you with is the hearing loss....
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I think generally the "bigger is better" statement is true, but don't discount the "slimline" or "Boss" style brakes. I have some data where the author proved, through testing and data collection, that this type of brake reduced recoil (actual rearward movement of the rifle) by over 50%.
 
dan belisle said:
+1. Have a look at what they use on artillery and tanks, then scale it down. Good idea. - dan
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not to hijack but just a little FYI

Tanks have not had breaks on them for like 50 years.


Why you ask? Because armour piercing rounds use a sabot. Just a little usless info :p
 
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