Hit the brakes!

[GunHawk]

Have any of you ever installed a brake that was turned down to the muzzle diameter? If so, what were the effects? I don't like the look of that flared barrel end, it reminds me of bell-bottomed pants.

 

[19 Badger]

I have a muzzle diameter break on a .270wby. It works well but a larger diameter brake that is built correct will displace more air and make it work better than a muzzle diameter one. Larger ones look a little funky but sure work well...

 

[milo-2]

Muzzle brakes have came a long ways in recent yrs concerning effectiveness. IMO, today, reduction of recoil starts with the size of area of the first port coming out of the barrel. Direction too.
If you machine a brake down to a .620" dia of the muzzle, it will not be nearly as effective as one made or turned down to .900" or bigger.
I am not 100% here but in pistol compensators(brakes), a certain amount of gas is needed to make them work in your favor. So i would think rifle brakes should or could work this way based off design.

 

[milo-2]

Also, turning a brake down to desired dia may ruin it, you would want one designed for your barrel dia.
But most brakes should have enough material over thread area to be transitioned to look decent. Tapered in.

 

[FEENIX]

Have any of you ever installed a brake that was turned down to the muzzle diameter? If so, what were the effects? I don't like the look of that flared barrel end, it reminds me of bell-bottomed pants.

Are you looking for esthetics or effectiveness? The only rifle (it came with it) I have that is turned down to match the muzzle diameter is with a Vais brake, and it sucks compared to my other muzzle brakes.

 

[memtb]

You cannot discount the "cool factor" Star Wars appearance of the big brakes. But, to answer your question.... once upon a time(90's) KDF produced the "Slim Line" brake. It seemed very effective in reducing felt recoil and made muzzle blast unbearable (without ear protection)! I had the lightest contour of barrel that Douglas offered for the .375, and the brake was the same diameter as the barrel. As I was "NOT" going to wear plugs/muffs while hunting, it was quickly disposed of! My 9 pound .375 AI simply does not recoil enough to warrant a brake! If I shot lots of rounds from the bench, I would probably reconsider a brake! memtb

 

[milo-2]

Are you looking for esthetic or effectiveness? The only rifle (it came with it) I have that is turned down to match the muzzle diameter is with a Vais brake and it sucks is sucks compared to my other muzzle brakes.

Whiskey before noon? Not like you to make grammar mistakes.

 

[FEENIX]

Whiskey before noon? Not like you to make grammar mistakes.

LOL! Sadly, none at this time. Corrected it, was multi-tasking but without the "spirit" influence, maybe later. Thanks.

 

[milo-2]

LOL! Sadly, none at this time. Corrected it, was multi-tasking but without the "spirit" influence, maybe later. Thanks.

aesthetic, or aesthetics, still have work to do, chop, chop.

 

[FEENIX]

aesthetic, or aesthetics, still have work to do, chop, chop.

Please don't tempt me to open it and start early.

To the OP, sorry, just having a little fun.

 

[GunHawk]

BTW, I have a Heavy Palma contour to 26" so the muzzle should be just under 0.9" (my guess). I'll probably just have to learn to live with the ugly tip on a classic rifle.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Gen 1 Little Bastard*

The LB is the little brother to the FB. We needed a smaller platform for rifles that couldn't handle a large brake. The LB can be turned down .850 diameter to blend completely as if it were an integral part of the barrel a non-magnum cartridge. Magnum cartridges should not be turned down.

www.americanprecisionarms.com

Very effective brake.

 

[Deleted member 103481]

My gunsmith turned my 3 port to match my barrel when he chambered/threaded it and it looks great. Can't even find the seam

 

[GunHawk]

Gen 1 Little Bastard*

The LB is the little brother to the FB. We needed a smaller platform for rifles that couldn't handle a large brake. The LB can be turned down .850 diameter to blend completely as if it were an integral part of the barrel a non-magnum cartridge. Magnum cartridges should not be turned down.

www.americanprecisionarms.com

Very effective brake.

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