Best Bigbore brake

[AceRoth]

Getting started with a 338WM. First big bore (>300 mag) for me. What brake do I want? I am a value guy (ie cheap Scotsman) shooting a 20" bbl Savage hog hunter to be used mostly in the field, if that matters.

Thanks.

 

[royinidaho]

Getting started with a 338WM. First big bore (>300 mag) for me. What brake do I want? I am a value guy (ie cheap Scotsman) shooting a 20" bbl Savage hog hunter to be used mostly in the field, if that matters.

Thanks.

I'd recommend a Holland QD brake for your use. Reasonable cost. Works great on a 338 RUM shooting 300 grain pills....

 

[g0rd0]

All Products : Witt Machine
I put 1 on my sav 111 in 7rm. works

 

[Dr. Vette]

I would recommend reading the recent tests here:

PrecisionRifleBlog.com | A DATA-DRIVEN Approach to Precision Rifles, Optics & Gear

He did extensive testing of a multitude of brakes, and I think you'll be able to decide which one you want.
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[Rockfish Dave]

Not cheap ($185), but easiest to install and very effective.

APA American Precision Arms: Gen II Fat Bastard Brake

 

[Rockfish Dave]

Recoil summary from: Precision Rifle Blog

 

[J E Custom]

Getting started with a 338WM. First big bore (>300 mag) for me. What brake do I want? I am a value guy (ie cheap Scotsman) shooting a 20" bbl Savage hog hunter to be used mostly in the field, if that matters.

Thanks.

Cheep Is Ok as long as you don't expect much. You can buy a $50.00 brake that will reduce recoil by 30% and that's quite a bit. (You get what you pay for). you should spend at least $150.00+ dollars if you want more recoil reduction.

A top quality brake will normally reduce recoil by 45 to 55% . A few will exceed 55%.

One other thing, A cheep poorly designed and installed brake can hurt accuracy, A well designed
and installed brake won't effect accuracy and sometimes It will improve the accuracy and shooter comfort.

J E CUSTOM

 

[jonthomps]

I've had good luck with the FTE but the APA FB is also a very effective brake.

 

[geo4061]

+1 ^^^ Jerry at J E Custom is the Guru when it comes to brakes. Skimp on something else! A brake is the difference in a rifle that is fun and enjoyable to shoot or one that you put in the back of the safe and forget.

 

[pyroducksx3]

One of my buddies just got the terminator brake on his ul 338 lapua and he said the difference was amazing! I have the defensive edge slab brake on my 338 lapua improved and it's not bad to shoot at all.

 

[Doublezranch]

Assassin brakes are (IMO) the best brakes on the market. I have them on a 25 wssm to a 375 rum. Unreal craftsmanship and recoil reduction. Well worth your money...

 

[Prieto9000]

I use a 4 port Muscle break on my .338 EDGE and a 3 port Muscle Break on my 6.5CM. Both excellent breaks. I only shoot 300gr pills out of my edge and I just never get tired of shooting.
On my CM I can spot my shots every time myself.
I just love them.

I used a DE break on my firs edge and by the 10th shot your body would start to fight you prior to the shot. It was a little unconfortable to shoot.

 

[Longshotjames]

Prietio9000
Can you post a link to the muscle break page and give an idea of their price range?
Thank you
James

 

[Prieto9000]

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