The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Considering getting muzzle brake for .308

JD0x0 · February 24, 2013, 02:26 PM

I probably would never use a brake on a bolt action unless it was some sort of super magnum. .308win(7.62 NATO) is not a heavy recoiling round, It is used in fully automatic shoulder fired rifles lighter than most hunting rifles.

Also this is just me, but I'd NEVER use a brake because the rifle was "making my shoulder sore after 50 rounds" I'd buy a brake if the recoil is practically knocking me off my feet.

I'd try some pads if my shoulder was bothering me.

February 24, 2013, 02:26 PM	#18
JD0x0 Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Posts: 1,037	I probably would never use a brake on a bolt action unless it was some sort of super magnum. .308win(7.62 NATO) is not a heavy recoiling round, It is used in fully automatic shoulder fired rifles lighter than most hunting rifles. Also this is just me, but I'd NEVER use a brake because the rifle was "making my shoulder sore after 50 rounds" I'd buy a brake if the recoil is practically knocking me off my feet. I'd try some pads if my shoulder was bothering me.