Nosler 28 Muzzle Break or Can?

[41rem]

Have one built on the model 48, it's Noslers Mountain Carbon. Tried a few shots with it just as it came & quickly decided I need some help with recoil management.

1st step was getting a brake, I went with a self timing design, a Salmon River Solutions TI Pro 4. Had the raw titanium finished with their attractive Garnet bead blasting

Have yet to shoot with it installed, any idea on expected percentage of recoil reduction?

 

[RL338]

Without the cartridge known for the rifle , I would say 50% reduction. I have several of Nathan’s MBM brakes and do a really good job of taming big magnums versus the radial brakes.

 

[xphunter]

Hard to say, but a good solid bottomed brake should reduce 50-60%.
Even that is a perception.
A brake does a much better job than a suppressor.
The more gas you have, the better the brake should work, as you have more gas to let the brake work.

 

[JD338]

A good muzzle brake will really reduce recoil and muzzle jump. Having 4-5 large ports will tame it down.

JD338

 

[41rem]

Might keep the back of the scope from tapping my eyebrow

 

[xphunter]

26 Nosler with 147's
Holland brake

 

[xphunter]

7mm Dakota (Little less than a 28 Nos) with 180's @ 2886.
Velocity is slower (Shorter Barrel) but the powder charge is close to a Nosler.
Holland Brake again.

 

[Cneelk]

I shoot with both, banish 338 can and she’s heavy on the end of the barrel. 3100 plus is my fps without the can not sure of the fps with the can. The lab radar won’t pick it up. So I am certain a Garmin is in my future.

 

[xphunter]

@Cneelk ,
Garmin is the way to go...Easy Peasy!

 

[jimbires]

I shoot with both, banish 338 can and she’s heavy on the end of the barrel. 3100 plus is my fps without the can not sure of the fps with the can. The lab radar won’t pick it up. So I am certain a Garmin is in my future.

my rifles with a brake I position the labradar over the front of the scope . my rifles without brakes I position the labradar over the muzzle . I have a pic in this thread I linked to . this rifle has a brake . since I've been using this set up , the labradar seldom misses a shot .

Want to upgrade my chronograph

I have used my Oehler 35P chronograph for 25 years, I want to retire it and upgrade to a new chronograph. Budget is not a problem for me, I'm looking for one in the $500 and up range. Which chronographs have worked very well for you, any pro or cons? I hear LabRadar is great, but does it have...

forum.nosler.com

 

[Dr. Vette]

I shoot with both, banish 338 can and she’s heavy on the end of the barrel. 3100 plus is my fps without the can not sure of the fps with the can. The lab radar won’t pick it up. So I am certain a Garmin is in my future.

I had issues based on where the muzzle was in relation to the LabRadar.
I moved to using a trigger, and no problems since. The biggest problem is if I forget to attach the trigger to the barrel or action before I shoot.
Here is one type: https://jklprecision.com/product/labradar-trigger-gen-2/

Some companies make them with magnetic mounts, which is what I use.
No missed shots with bare barrel, brakes or suppressors any more.
Cheaper than a new Garmin, if you like the LabRadar.

 

[jimbires]

I'm sure the Garmin chrony has put the resale value of the labradar in the give it away column . I'll keep using the labradar until it quits , instead of spending another bunch of money on a Garmin and putting the labradar on the shelf .

labradar now sells a high mount . to place over the rifle .you have to supply the legs , electrical conduit . and the ball mount . https://www.loaddevelopment.com/best-labradar-upgrades-and-accessories/

the ball mount I have

https://www.amazon.com/TH3-Capacity-U-Shaped-Switching-Vertical/dp/B00MGJH5U6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K50SSE8YNCAT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uoQ63gO_UaDM9CYBK8d7N7Zbl-E0TPH4krHUe59-f9vczQF-gi7e3-0tiodAjlldsakANLeExKMeEc6ty_VQ52Cd2ViR3tgghduldUlO5BWKhlRv1DjxzinyNRAzF9bWqA41u_Zl710W7iMdbxjuB3wJiDKcq2YnNZ4k9GJaIvld5kOE09kyORsSEs9EsWGJUeMEcfw02WbA6j8WVpWbfgRtepa2g1PIH-ytM3kNbaI.j-PXH2--OcQhDU5w3a08nKR7ScTefMVumj3fOjgiw78&dib_tag=se&keywords=camera+ball+mount+pergear&qid=1771678681&sprefix=camera+ball+mount+pergear%2Caps%2C277&sr=8-1

and an aluminum saw horse that I shortened the legs .

https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-Metal-Sawhorse-Folding-%E2%80%8ECMST11154/dp/B09BDL3224/ref=sr_1_44?crid=2S1FCIS5ITT2T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Tlec1afuRn0rfISFVRJxu6Mo20sZR5s4Skttux3VKmymocoHMnu4i8KSATC_OyiqoBQlwMeAlIm_RVyNxE1XqyQ6Xe1NlkRA_vLfYrs7qCOkV1_rSsd_YxPjthqKhddMrzUZI63oc7J1LUcxeHVXKjjdrTD5-JMFKwkC5IF0yZYmA48bdKSF3YL_bcDu1YxkOOjx4BoOZCL7mHVmdS_tkP33GefKaAk3BdWryHZuFFymkMhyjogU8EhVUB3BxdhfoeCHJhPbkeXw9xfSbhkm6r83V5Ctcc9mMTG6LzF5C-c.5L7OGcOZ-iwJQgR90qtPmMqWrOzdeBRYmbdtkOZfKEU&dib_tag=se&keywords=aluminum+saw+horse&qid=1771678850&sprefix=aluminum+saw+horse+%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-44

@Dr. Vette , thanks for the link to the trigger . I've been wanting one for rimfire use . when I'd check on them , one item would be out of stock . according to their site , I got the last magnetic mount , for now .

 

[DrMike]

The LabRadar works perfectly well for those who have one. Yes, the newer doppler units have the convenience factor going for them.
But just as the LabRadar replaced the Oehler and the Chrony, it too will be superceded as newer toys come on the market.

 

[JD338]

The LabRadar works perfectly well for those who have one. Yes, the newer doppler units have the convenience factor going for them.
But just as the LabRadar replaced the Oehler and the Chrony, it too will be superceded as newer toys come on the market.

I agree Mike. But until then, I love my Garmin Xero C1

JD338

 

[phil]

I agree Mike. But until then, I love my Garmin Xero C1

JD338

They are so very convenient, in every way.

 

[DrMike]

I agree Mike. But until then, I love my Garmin Xero C1

JD338

Like most posting here, I'm addicted to the latest and greatest. It's what keeps us in the game.