Tik-Tac Muzzle brake size?

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Here I am at home trying to figure out what brake to order.

Funny thing is... I have my thread pitch gauge here and it measures a 28 TPI thread pitch, but I my caliper is at work!

Anybody know the nominal diametre of the muzzle?

Its the same size as the TRG, I know that, but MAN!!! Its gotta be metric, because it comes in just below 3/4 of an inch.

Help?

Thanks all!
 
Not an answer to your question, but consider a custom brake over the Tikka factory job. Same price or less. I can put you in touch with a plumber in BC that will do it for you.
 
Thread pitch is M18X1

Here is a pic of the factory SAKO and the Near. The I prefer the
Near . You can get them for The Shooting Edge or nearmfg.com . The Near is on the Left

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I got a Tic-Tak with that factory muzzle brake (Didn't know about TSE's brakes at the time)

I know that the hex screw is for tightening it on the gun, but what exactly is the flat head screw that sticks out of it for?
 
Freedom Ventures said:
I got a Tic-Tak with that factory muzzle brake (Didn't know about TSE's brakes at the time)

I know that the hex screw is for tightening it on the gun, but what exactly is the flat head screw that sticks out of it for?
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Random guess, a mirage band.
 
I dont know for sure, but, the brake must not only be oriented top side up, but it must be set so that the crown is a certain distance from the first baffle of the brake.

I imagine that the screw is a preset piece. It doesnt look strong enough to be a load bearing piece.

You set the standoff for other brakes by machining because they dont know what gun you are putting it on. Since these a purpose built I think my guess is logical.

Just my guess.

Now to find the right tap!
 
fireball said:
does the factory SAKO and the Near perform differently ?
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The near does not direct as much down ( you can see from the pic the Sako is more open on the bottom )

I think the near near does a slightly better job reducing recoil but directs more blast back and around the shooter . If you look carefully , the Nears slots are radiused BACK . My buddy on the next bench over said it was like someone hitting him with a feathered pillow .The Near is on a 338Lapua BTW

Also notice the Near is unsymmetric. there are more slots on the RHS. In theory it should push the barrel slightly to the left so the stock pulls a bit away from you . Hard to say if it makes a huge difference but I will say the first time i had the gun out my cheek was sore from being whapped by the stock . I don't have the problem anymore but i cant say for certain if its from the Near or from the stock being better adjusted now

They are the same cost ( cant remember how much ) so I would go with the Near . I have the Sako on a 308 now since I have the Near on my 338 . It does a great job on the 308 but truth of the matter is you really dont need a brake on the 308. It becomes more annoying than anything . On the 338 Lapua its a different story..I dont close my eyes and cringe before pulling the trigger now
 
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TRG-42 said:
truth of the matter is you really dont need a brake on the 308.
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Because of the noise right?

I want to put one of these on my .308 because the rifle is so light. I really want to watch the rounds impact. I can do that some of the time without a brake, but I'll pay the price of a brake to keep my eyes on the target.

edit* so for clarity. I want the brake, not to reduce recoil so much as I want it to help keep my muzzle down.
 
Well I suppose it would be hard to say before I saw the product. The Sako brake is in my price range. If it does what I want it to do that is.

I have access to the massive tennis ball sized tikka brake for $200 but I just cant get used to the ugliness of it.
 
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