Muzzle device

FloridaGuy · August 26, 2018, 08:44 PM

I have a .308 with a threaded barrel looking for a Muzzle break for it until I can get a suppressor for it. What does everyone suggest?

cw308 · August 26, 2018, 09:03 PM

I have a muzzle break on my Rem 700 308 , it's a pleasure to shoot . Midway USA or Brownells will have one for you . Muzzle breaks have to be timed , I'm not sure how it's done , just ask before buying .

Pathfinder45 · August 27, 2018, 12:19 AM

I hate being anywhere near a muzzle brake when the gun is discharged. On the other hand, I think suppressors should be encouraged and deregulated. Decibel reduction is a good thing.

kraigwy · August 27, 2018, 02:27 PM

Check out Midway, assuming you have a 5/8 X 24 treaded barrel, get a 5/8X24 brake for an AR 10, they work great.

Timing is nothing more then getting the ports lined up where you get no lateral movement when you fire. Not that difficult.

Sure brakes are hard on the ears, thats why they make ear protection which you should be using anyway, as well as the people around you when you shoot.

I'm a fan of Brakes, I put one on my Model 70 375 H&H, it now kicks less then my model 70 257 Featherweights.

You cut down on punishing recoil, you're gonna shoot better.

Besides my 6.5 RAP, I also put a brake on my 223 & 204 Ruger RAP. That 204 doesnt wiggle when you shoot. You can see your hits on prairie dogs. I have a Ruger #1 in 204 w/out a brake, you'd be supprised the difference even though the #1 is heavier.

stagpanther · August 27, 2018, 02:50 PM

My 375 ruger does not have one--man up cupcakes!

Seriously--along with the AR thoughts--ruger's is surprisingly good--as is Aero Precision's.

BeeShooter · August 28, 2018, 09:54 AM

I wouldn't use a muzzle break on a .308. There's not enough recoil effectiveness to bother with using one. Typically a smooth 11 degree crown is all you need. Also - If you go with a break, don't change it after you load develop. I use a older style Holland break that diverts the gas upward at about 30 degrees on both sides on my 300 WM. I can shoot close to another shooter w/o pressuring his eyeballs. In other words, some ranges won't allow breaks for obvious reasons.

Sharkbite · August 28, 2018, 10:45 AM

If you have the intention of getting a suppressor for it “down the road”, then decide on the can now and buy the break/mount that goes with that can.

I have two 308’s with breaks. The first uses the old Sure-fire style, to fit that can. The second has an AAC 51t break to mount a 762sdn-6. I like the second one better. I was able to buy 51t mounts for a bunch of my guns and move that can from gun to gun as i need.

ADIDAS69 · September 10, 2018, 12:56 AM

I used this on my M24 till my suppressor arrived. Made it feel like a 22LR

https://precisionarmament.com/product/m41-muzzle-brake/

**44 AMP** · September 10, 2018, 01:20 AM

Muzzle Brakes (brake, as in slows it down) were used on a number of WWII tank and anti-tank guns, the reduction of recoil allows for either a lighter (more maneuverable) mount, or a heavier (more powerful) gun on the regular mount. Also discovered was the benefit of less blast directly in front, raising less dust, improving observation of the fall of shot.

Not much concern for the increase is noise to those to the side, wars are noisy things....

For civilian shooters in a social shooting situation (the range) the increase in side blast demands a degree of consideration for others.

std7mag · September 10, 2018, 04:10 AM

I'm with Stagpanther on this one.

Pull up your big girl pantys and put the money towards a muffling device.

Heck, my wife shoots my Rem Mag, my daughter is shooting a 06'.

stagpanther · September 10, 2018, 05:37 AM

Just like a good trigger--a good brake will assist in accuracy and quick follow-up. I do have a 300 win mag with a brake which I like to shoot at the range when the guy next to me starts raining AK or AR brass all over me.

jmr40 · September 10, 2018, 02:54 PM

There is no law that says you have to do anything with it. But if you just want to screw something on there a $10 flash hider will do until you can get a suppressor.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...d-ar-10-lr-308

javadog · September 21, 2018, 10:05 AM

Does anybody have any experience with the Indian Creek Designs BFD--- blast forwarding device ? It looks as if it will allow the use of a regular muzzle brake and add the blast directing characteristic like a linear compensator.

August 27, 2018, 02:27 PM	#4
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Check out Midway, assuming you have a 5/8 X 24 treaded barrel, get a 5/8X24 brake for an AR 10, they work great. Timing is nothing more then getting the ports lined up where you get no lateral movement when you fire. Not that difficult. Sure brakes are hard on the ears, thats why they make ear protection which you should be using anyway, as well as the people around you when you shoot. I'm a fan of Brakes, I put one on my Model 70 375 H&H, it now kicks less then my model 70 257 Featherweights. You cut down on punishing recoil, you're gonna shoot better. Besides my 6.5 RAP, I also put a brake on my 223 & 204 Ruger RAP. That 204 doesnt wiggle when you shoot. You can see your hits on prairie dogs. I have a Ruger #1 in 204 w/out a brake, you'd be supprised the difference even though the #1 is heavier. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

August 27, 2018, 02:50 PM	#5
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,786	My 375 ruger does not have one--man up cupcakes! Seriously--along with the AR thoughts--ruger's is surprisingly good--as is Aero Precision's. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

September 10, 2018, 12:56 AM	#8
ADIDAS69 Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 381	I used this on my M24 till my suppressor arrived. Made it feel like a 22LR https://precisionarmament.com/product/m41-muzzle-brake/ __________________ "...I would walk with my people if I could find them..."

September 10, 2018, 01:20 AM	#9
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,832	Muzzle Brakes (brake, as in slows it down) were used on a number of WWII tank and anti-tank guns, the reduction of recoil allows for either a lighter (more maneuverable) mount, or a heavier (more powerful) gun on the regular mount. Also discovered was the benefit of less blast directly in front, raising less dust, improving observation of the fall of shot. Not much concern for the increase is noise to those to the side, wars are noisy things.... For civilian shooters in a social shooting situation (the range) the increase in side blast demands a degree of consideration for others. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

September 10, 2018, 04:10 AM	#10
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	I'm with Stagpanther on this one. Pull up your big girl pantys and put the money towards a muffling device. Heck, my wife shoots my Rem Mag, my daughter is shooting a 06'. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

August 26, 2018, 08:44 PM	#1
FloridaGuy Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2012 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 237	Muzzle device I have a .308 with a threaded barrel looking for a Muzzle break for it until I can get a suppressor for it. What does everyone suggest? __________________ Μολὼν λαβέ Authorized Blackhound Optics Dealer www.blackhoundoptics.com/CWFT

August 26, 2018, 09:03 PM	#2
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	I have a muzzle break on my Rem 700 308 , it's a pleasure to shoot . Midway USA or Brownells will have one for you . Muzzle breaks have to be timed , I'm not sure how it's done , just ask before buying .

August 27, 2018, 12:19 AM	#3
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	I hate being anywhere near a muzzle brake when the gun is discharged. On the other hand, I think suppressors should be encouraged and deregulated. Decibel reduction is a good thing.

August 28, 2018, 09:54 AM	#6
BeeShooter Member Join Date: August 24, 2016 Posts: 85	I wouldn't use a muzzle break on a .308. There's not enough recoil effectiveness to bother with using one. Typically a smooth 11 degree crown is all you need. Also - If you go with a break, don't change it after you load develop. I use a older style Holland break that diverts the gas upward at about 30 degrees on both sides on my 300 WM. I can shoot close to another shooter w/o pressuring his eyeballs. In other words, some ranges won't allow breaks for obvious reasons.

August 28, 2018, 10:45 AM	#7
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	If you have the intention of getting a suppressor for it “down the road”, then decide on the can now and buy the break/mount that goes with that can. I have two 308’s with breaks. The first uses the old Sure-fire style, to fit that can. The second has an AAC 51t break to mount a 762sdn-6. I like the second one better. I was able to buy 51t mounts for a bunch of my guns and move that can from gun to gun as i need.

September 10, 2018, 05:37 AM	#11
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,786	Just like a good trigger--a good brake will assist in accuracy and quick follow-up. I do have a 300 win mag with a brake which I like to shoot at the range when the guy next to me starts raining AK or AR brass all over me. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

September 10, 2018, 02:54 PM	#12
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	There is no law that says you have to do anything with it. But if you just want to screw something on there a $10 flash hider will do until you can get a suppressor. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...d-ar-10-lr-308 __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

September 21, 2018, 10:05 AM	#13
javadog Junior Member Join Date: September 21, 2018 Posts: 2	Does anybody have any experience with the Indian Creek Designs BFD--- blast forwarding device ? It looks as if it will allow the use of a regular muzzle brake and add the blast directing characteristic like a linear compensator.