Muzzle break

[hussker]

Well im thinking about putting a muzzle break on my sako 300 and was wondering if anyone knows anywhere that can do this for me. Not a lot of gunsmiths to choose from here in NE

[JD]

If you are looking to significantly reduce recoil, you need a baffle style brake.

The JP Howitzer brake looks butt ugly, but it probably the best for recoil reduction on the market. Especially in its price range.

www.eabco.com/store/products/JP_Howitzer_Brake_Stainless_Installed-545-89.html

As for a ported brake, I would also look to E Arthur Brown. They also have the magnum slimline.

www.eabco.com/store/products/Magnum_Slimline_Brake_BLUE_Installed-966-0.html

I have shot the Howitzer brake, but not the other. The rifle I shot was a Ruger #1 chambered in 300 H&H Mag. Perceived recoil is a subjective thing, different for each individual. However, I would say that the recoil I felt was equivalent to shooting a 150gr 30-30. Very pleasant, especially considering how UNPLEASANT it was to shoot it without the brake. I do know that the thinner barrel WSM rifles are harder to tame down. You will get a great reduction, just not as much.

Both are available in blue or stainless. Of the two, for a hunting rifle I would opt for the ported model. Hearing protection while shooting, even in the field is very important. The trade off for the recoil reduction is increased muzzle blast and noise. Of course, now with the widely available electronic muffs it isn't nearly the issue it once was.

Hope this helps some.

[hussker]

Thanks JD, any experience with EABCO working on your firearms?

[JD]

I have done business with them in the past, but nothing within the past ten years or so. I see they have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, for what it is worth. I wouldn't hesitate to have them work on my gun. But I would definitely call and speak to them first and get their recommendation on which brake to go with.

[allhunter]

how much velocity do you lose with this on. im still debating on getting a 300 RUM and as long as i didnt lose to much id put the break on it

[JD]

I can only comment on my experiences, but there is no loss of velocity. At least not from a 300 Win Mag with a 26" tube. That is the only gun with a brake that I have ever chronographed before and after having it installed.

Now in a shorter barrel, using cartridges that might require slow burning powder there may be some loss. But again, it would be very little. The brake is installed on the end of the barrel. You are not losing any barrel length, which would effect velocity.