X bolt Muzzle brake failure

[rascal1]

My X bolt .270 Win all weather's muzzle brake came apart today at the range. The rifle was unfired until this morning. Shot #27 and the brake blew apart. It separated about 1/4 inch from the muzzle of the barrel, the threaded end is still on the rifle.

The brake was tight so I have no idea what caused the failure. I have sent an email to Browning Canada to see if this is a warranty covered failure. I was shooting Federal Factory 130 grain Fusion ammo. Wondering if anyone else has had this issue.



June 16 2020 update. So I received my replacement muzzle brake from Browning yesterday, excellent service! In the meantime I have sold the rifle. Gonna go back to the old A bolt, wasn't impressed with the new rotary magazine and a few other things.

Cheers

 

[Blastattack]

What is “tight”? Was it hand tight, or did you actually tighten it with some leverage?

 

[rascal1]

What is “tight”? Was it hand tight, or did you actually tighten it with some leverage?

It was tight. As I said, the threaded section of the brake is still on the rifle.

 

[blargon]

Ouch.

I wonder if it was cracked from the factory...

 

[skidderman]

Thought I read somewhere that it has happened more than once. I hope I'm wrong

 

[rascal1]

Thought I read somewhere that it has happened more than once. I hope I'm wrong

Well hopefully Browning steps up. Screwed my scope sighting in session...

 

[blargon]

Does it feel like a bulge at barrel end?

 

[guntech]

My X bolt .270 Win all weather's muzzle brake came apart today at the range. The rifle was unfired until this morning. Shot #27 and the brake blew apart. It separated about 1/4 inch from the muzzle of the barrel, the threaded end is still on the rifle.

The brake was tight so I have no idea what caused the failure. I have sent an email to Browning Canada to see if this is a warranty covered failure. I was shooting Federal Factory 130 grain Fusion ammo. Wondering if anyone else has had this issue.

I would guess that is a warranty problem...at least it should be... how far did the front of the brake go?

 

[chuck nelson]

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[rascal1]

I would guess that is a warranty problem...at least it should be... how far did the front of the brake go?

No idea, couldn't find it. Was shooting fine then a shot went way off to the side of the group that I was working on. Put the rifle down to cool the barrel and noticed the brake with 2/3 or so gone. Looks like a door breacher now.

In the event Browning does nothing for me, do any of you recommend a good replacement brake?

 

[rascal1]

Does it feel like a bulge at barrel end?

Nope. Shot a bunch more out of it after, no issues other than a change in POI.

 

[rascal1]

You get lucky every once in a while.

Not sure how lucky that is..

 

[huntingfamily]

Not sure how lucky that is..

Agreed. I'm sure Browning will come through.
Keep us posted.

 

[chuck nelson]

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[Buckmastr]

Makes you feel better about throwing the rest of it in a lake.

Makes you feel better running down a browning.

 

[guntech]

No idea, couldn't find it. Was shooting fine then a shot went way off to the side of the group that I was working on. Put the rifle down to cool the barrel and noticed the brake with 2/3 or so gone. Looks like a door breacher now.

In the event Browning does nothing for me, do any of you recommend a good replacement brake?

I have been doing this brake on light barrels for a long time... pm me if interested.

 

[Slimbo]

Probably the best thing that ever happened to the ol 270 Winchester.

 

[rascal1]

I have been doing this brake on light barrels for a long time... pm me if interested.

Ya Dennis, looks a he'll of a lot more sturdy than the factory version.PM sent.

 

[rascal1]

Makes you feel better about throwing the rest of it in a lake.

Well that's constructive to this thread. Maybe just read and don't respond.

 

[SuperCub]

Makes you feel better running down a browning.

9.7/10 for the burn.