Would You Put a M.B. on a .308 Hunting Rig?

dak47

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Just dropped cash on a Kimber Adriondack (finally) and my quest for a lightweight hunting pack rig better be over..... My first rifle with a threaded barrel, so I was wondering if anyone bothers to brake a .308 for some bench duty? Any reviews on the Kimber brake for this little rifle from fellow CGN'ers?

I'm recoil seasoned, not to say that my .375 H&H doesn't have me anticipating the shot after 8+ rounds off the bench so just putting the question out there. I could be one of those obnoxious guys under the range roof for once.... ;)

Dirk
 
I shot the light weight Kimber last year in 280 Ackley both with and with out a brake, to put it lightly I thought the rifle with the brake was a real pussy cat, with out the brake was a totally different experience, in fact it was down right ignorant. It was not overly powerful against my shoulder, but there was a ton of muzzle flip and sight picture was definitely lost under recoil. For hunting I probably wouldn't bother, but for bench work it might be nice to have.
 
I wouldn't do it, but its not my rifle, its yours. If the brake you have is appropriate to the barrel and bore diameter of your rifle, and its something you want to do, go for it. I don't hunt with you.;) The key is whether the new rifle's barrel has sufficient diameter to thread, if the threaded barrel diameter will match the threaded diameter of the brake, and if the bore size of the brake is compatible with a .30 caliber rifle.
 
I would not brake a hunting rig because:
1. I don't always wear ear plugs and ear muffs out hunting like I do on the range with a brake. Brakes increase sound back to the shooter, the shooter's hunting buddies and hunting dog(s) in ways I dislike.
and
2. Unless you expect to be shooting enough animals, like a hog cull, to need instant target re-acquisition then the sound increase is not worth it.
and
3. Brakes on anything under 338 Magnums in a bolt action (not semi-autos designed to for repetitive fire) is an overrated crutch when hunting. BUT, I'm overtly and ignorantly opinionated like that. *shrug*
 
Boomer said:
The key is whether the new rifle's barrel has sufficient diameter to thread, if the threaded barrel diameter will match the threaded diameter of the brake, and if the bore size of the brake is compatible with a .30 caliber rifle.
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The Adirondack is already threaded, it just doesn't come with a brake like the Mountain Ascent, only a protector. The new Montana's are also threaded.

To the OP, personally I wouldn't bother with a brake, but I hate brakes, so I'm biased. Try it without first.
 
I got an Adirondack a few weeks ago. I didn't get the brake, but after I got it, but before shooting it, I thought it might be nice for load development. So I built a super small one out of aluminum. It was a bit of a pain, and it blew off the end of the muzzle on the first shot. You don't need it anyway, the rifle is a pussycat to shoot, even with some fairly stout loads. It's only a .308 after all. And as an aside, the threaded cap has not come loose either. Load development is starting to get a bit frustrating however.
 
Thanks to all for confirming my thoughts.... As I said in my orginal post, it would only for bench work period - full stop. The only reason I brought it up was that since this was my first rifle with a threaded barrel along with a factory M.B. available, I was curious to see if any gains with a brake are had by such a diminutive cartridge....

I'll save the $150 or so on some useful backpacking accessories, shot my .338 boatpaddle Ruger for 25+ yrs and my newest .375 CZ 550 for the last year, I'm sure I'll survive the Kimber... As long as the damn thing groups!!!

Dirk
 
dak47 said:
Thanks to all for confirming my thoughts.... As I said in my orginal post, it would only for bench work period - full stop. The only reason I brought it up was that since this was my first rifle with a threaded barrel along with a factory M.B. available, I was curious to see if any gains with a brake are had by such a diminutive cartridge....

I'll save the $150 or so on some useful backpacking accessories, shot my .338 boatpaddle Ruger for 25+ yrs and my newest .375 CZ 550 for the last year, I'm sure I'll survive the Kimber... As long as the damn thing groups!!!

Dirk
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Be sure to check POI with and without the break.
 
If for some reason you decide to do the brakie thing,
make sure to check POI with and without the brake.
Might change a wee bit or a bunch.............or nawt.

Dang it madshell, yer pinkie is a might bit qwicker than mine.
 
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