Best Muzzle Break for Tikka

[Southern 62]

Hey all.
Needs y'all's thoughts on an after market muzzle break for a Tikka T3x 300 WM. My friend has one but doesn't like the factory break. It's got 5/8-24 threads. Looking at the Terminator and a couple others. Thought I'd get you folks with Tikkas opinions to suggest to him. Thanks for the help

Jimmy

 

[Idaho Lefty]

We Have 4, PVA Jet Blast and Back Country, "Hunting Breaks", on Our Rifles, 3 on Tikka's, 1 on a Savage 110 Lite Hunter,.. w/ a Proof Barrel.
The New PVA Breaks, Direct the Concussion / BLAST , Away from the shooter in hunting "situations" so that, only good ear plugs, are necessary.
Call josh at PVA with,.. any questions
They Tame our, 7 mm and 6.5 PRC's and a .270 WSM,.. Nicely

 

[Tiny Tim]

With a 5/8-24 thread, you have lots of options. To add to the above; APA, Muzzle Brakes and More, and Salmon River Solutions. All make fine brakes and are wonderful people to deal with. As @Idaho Lefty pointed out, for hunting, noise is always a concern. Some of these brakes are extremely loud and require excellent hearing protection, especially on larger calibers.

 

[FEENIX]

Hey all.
Needs y'all's thoughts on an after market muzzle break for a Tikka T3x 300 WM. My friend has one but doesn't like the factory break. It's got 5/8-24 threads. Looking at the Terminator and a couple others. Thought I'd get you folks with Tikkas opinions to suggest to him. Thanks for the help

Jimmy

Jimmy,

I do not want to assume anything, but are you looking for self-timing or gunsmith timing? Also, what's your budget? The price range is $50 to $500 (yes, that's right). I have been using various "muzzle brakes" since 2003 and have most of what has already been suggested (self-timing and non-self-timing, including Eric Cortina's tuner brake, and custom-made by my gunsmith), but the majority of mine are from https://muzzlebrakesandmore.com/beast-2-piece-brakes. Nathan's MB's are priced accordingly, and they work as advertised.









If I were not going through a major house renovation (95% complete for phase 1), I could send you a few of mine to try, but they are all packed and inaccessible. We all have different experiences and preferences, as well as varying sensitivities to recoil and concussion. There is no one-size-fits-all muzzle brake that satisfies everyone. So, it is best to try for yourself when possible. The good thing is you have plenty of excellent choices. Good luck!

Ed

 

[VinceMule]

For the most effective Muzzle breaks, wear earplugs and electronic ear muffs, and then you are good to go.

 

[Southern 62]

I should have mentioned he's wanting a self timing break. I'm going to give him the names of those yall mention. Sure do appreciate y'all's input.

Jimmy

 

[rockchalk06]

If you don't care about size of the break, I like Area 419. Easy on and off to clean. Self timing as well.

If you want flush, Hughes Precision are very nice. I have one on my .300 WSM and the rifle is about 7 pounds. It helps a ton. These are radial breaks so similar to the factory.

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Best break is a can in my opinion.

 

[Southern 62]

Are these breaks ones yall have put on a standard Tikka barrel? I know he doesn't like a radial break. I think that's what came on his rifle. He says it make his barrel rise.

Appreciate the info
Jimmy

 

[FEENIX]

Are these breaks ones yall have put on a standard Tikka barrel? I know he doesn't like a radial break. I think that's what came on his rifle. He says it make his barrel rise.

Appreciate the info
Jimmy

For me, not on Tikka but on SAKO. Muzzle brakes are not specific to a rifle brand. Radial brakes (Vais and Gentry Quiet Brake) are the least effective MBs I have/ever had.

 

[rockchalk06]

Are these breaks ones yall have put on a standard Tikka barrel? I know he doesn't like a radial break. I think that's what came on his rifle. He says it make his barrel rise.

Appreciate the info
Jimmy

It's a 300WM, they do that ;)

If it's the factory break Tikka come with, it's ok at best. I don't have a ton of experience with various breaks, but ones with ports on the side vs radial, win every time.

I have the Area 419 on an OMR carbon fiber barrel 7PRC and it shoots like a gem. It's big and loud though. The WSM has a thin factory Tikka T3 Lite Stainless and I wanted something flush. The Hughes doesn't give near the cut down as a good side port break does, but it's thin, matches the barrel profile and cuts recoil down to bearable on a light weight WSM.

 

[Idaho Lefty]

Are these breaks ones yall have put on a standard Tikka barrel? I know he doesn't like a radial break. I think that's what came on his rifle. He says it make his barrel rise.

Appreciate the info
Jimmy

PVA, Threaded / recrowned, my "Standard sized", Sporter Barrel, in 6.5 Creed., T-3X to,.. 1/2" x 28 tpi and I Have shot it for, many Months with, NO issues.
Go to their Website and Look at Them,.. then Call Josh w/ Any questions ( Muzzle Rise and Recoil, is Practically, Non-existant, w/ 130 gr. ELD-M's at, 2,850 fps. from my 6.5 creed. )
My Son and I,. DID a LOT of research, before choosing, PVA Brakes.
Some Brakes Address Recoil, a "Little Better" ( Maybe 5% or So ) But NONE address, the NOISE, aka,.. Blast / Concussion, AT,.. the Shooter,.. better !
Somebody at PVA must have, put a LOT of "Thought" into, the Design.
They come with, a threaded "Lock Nut",.. just Level the Brake and Tighten, the Lock Nut

 

[livetohunt]

We make brakes that look pretty good on the new flared 5/8-24 tikka barrels. I think they finish at .730". We have a timing nut option that tapers to .750". you could run a 2 3 or 4 port with that taper nut. Available in Ti or SS. Shoot me a DM if you have any more Q's.

Ken

 

[FEENIX]

I should have mentioned he's wanting a self timing break. I'm going to give him the names of those yall mention. Sure do appreciate y'all's input.

Jimmy

Probably the most budget-friendly self-timing muzzle brake is the Ross Brake (https://www.rossbrakes.com/shop), if that's a concern.

 

[cohunt]

MBM