Overkill338
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Also, keep in mind I was shooting 225 grain bullets at 2927.
Anyone using a Witt Machine Brake ?
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General RE LEE
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That's a straight up explosion at the shot. Good luck
Overkill338
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It was really windy and the chrono kept moving. When a nice day comes around, ill video it and send it to you. I'll shoot my 300 Win Mag, .375 Ruger, and the .300 RUM for you to get an idea of reduction of recoil.
Yeah they are loud, but from what I understand, the noise column is the same just redirected and hit ears harder
General RE LEE
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Question but are the Witt brakes as effective as a thread on like the APA Little Bastard? I have a Rem 700 Sendero in 7mm STW that could use a Witt brake.
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Owning a few Witt s I would say that they are only that I don't like the look on one on a sporter barrel
Overkill338
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You missed my post then. I have thin muffs, that don't interfere with rifle stocks. They work fine normally. Two shots with the Witt, and my ears were ringing through the muffs. I knew it would be louder, but I didn't expect THAT much.
A muzzle brake throws the blast back towards the shooter, thats how it reduces the recoil. The angled ports use the gasses to "pull" the gun forward. So the sound the shooter (and those around him) experience, is greatly magnified.
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I did understand what you were saying but it seems that you missed MY point
My point was that either way brake or no brake you need hearing protection. Like you I also use low profile ear muffs but I double them up by putting foam plugs in my ears under the muffs so I'm not bothered by a braked rifle. Whatever works for you. I would never tell anyone that I know best, only what works for me.
Take care brother and keep shooting!
General RE LEE
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I just ordered the Witt clamp on brake for my 7mm STW Sendero. I think the 7mm STW will be better served with the brake than the light recoiling 6.5 Creedmoor.
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Me too
Overkill338
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I may have over tightened my brake, but its to the point the screws warped. I made this post, to discuss Witt, and if you want extra screws, and I mean the exact screws they use from Fastenal. Ill send you 4 for the cost of the postage.
I have 3 of them: 7STW, 28Nosler, 300RUM. All installed on barrels I didn't want to wait months for a smith to get to. Follow Witt's measurement & installation instructions to the letter, exactly and there will be no problems. The only one currently in use is the 300RUM on a REM Stainless 700 LR, that hasn't been re-barreled yet.
Overkill338
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Sir, thats the problem. They sent no instructions, and their instructions page is down. Can you post the instructions for everyone else?
