Hi. I was wondering if anyone has tried these muzzle brakes or have them on their rifle. I know the preferred method is to have the barrel threaded but due to the lack of funds and a local gunsmith a clamp on is the easiest way for me to go. I'm also wondering about accuracy and so called harmonics. Do muzzle brakes actually have an adverse effect on one or both? I have a Rem 700 308 Tactical with a 20" bull barrel and being 64yos and not having the same fatty arms the recoil is a little to much for me LOL. Thanks.
Witt Machine clamp on muzzle brake Evaluaction & Testing
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Finally got my muzzle brake after about 3 weeks but I knew upfront that it would take awhile to get especially after talking to the company owner, Ken, what their machining process entailed. I’ll try to keep this short but thorough and if possible upload some pictures. If I’m unable to upload them e-mail me at directly at winnen_m@yahoo.com tell me what you want and I’ll e-mail them to you.
Although I haven’t actually seen or held other muzzle brakes I found the machining and finish are excellent and smooth. I opted for the Cerakote coating which I’m very please I did because there finish is also excellent. When fitting the brake to my barrel I followed their instructions and although tight it was easily to attach. I was very surprised to see that the brake looks like it’s part of the barrel and seems to line up with the rifles bore perfectly.
Testing firing: although I wasn’t able to get the scope on target during each shot I do believe that the felt recoil was reduced by at least 50% which is what I was looking for. There are a couple of advantages I believe are worth mentioning. 1) the ability to remove the clamp on IF someone wanted to, which I won’t and 2) if you’re on a fixed income and budget like I am, the cost is about ½ that of having your barrel threaded, buying a screw on and then having a gunsmith fit it. All in all I’m VERY satisfied with the machining, finish, fit and reduced felt recoil and will definitely keep it.
Although I haven’t actually seen or held other muzzle brakes I found the machining and finish are excellent and smooth. I opted for the Cerakote coating which I’m very please I did because there finish is also excellent. When fitting the brake to my barrel I followed their instructions and although tight it was easily to attach. I was very surprised to see that the brake looks like it’s part of the barrel and seems to line up with the rifles bore perfectly.
Testing firing: although I wasn’t able to get the scope on target during each shot I do believe that the felt recoil was reduced by at least 50% which is what I was looking for. There are a couple of advantages I believe are worth mentioning. 1) the ability to remove the clamp on IF someone wanted to, which I won’t and 2) if you’re on a fixed income and budget like I am, the cost is about ½ that of having your barrel threaded, buying a screw on and then having a gunsmith fit it. All in all I’m VERY satisfied with the machining, finish, fit and reduced felt recoil and will definitely keep it.
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Definitely need pictures on this one!
Especially the clamping system!
Especially the clamping system!
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Is this it?
I don't know much about muzzle brakes, having one installed on the 280AI since it's being built as a lighter gun but didn't really educate myself much just said "yup do it, thanks"
going something like a clamp-on could you buy one muzzle brake and switch it between rifles? just to cut down on costs or is it a tight enough tolerance in the clamp where the barrels have to be the same OD to switch
going something like a clamp-on could you buy one muzzle brake and switch it between rifles? just to cut down on costs or is it a tight enough tolerance in the clamp where the barrels have to be the same OD to switch
Teknys
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Very interesting....
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Read the patent on Browning/Winchester's BOSS device. They discuss in depth in the patent disclosure about length change, venting and how it affects barrel harmonics.
I would be really careful about clamping a brake unto a barrel. Most brakes are closely matched to caliber to make them effective and mounting a brake which is not mechanically screwed unto and aligned to the bore could be dangerous.
I would be really careful about clamping a brake unto a barrel. Most brakes are closely matched to caliber to make them effective and mounting a brake which is not mechanically screwed unto and aligned to the bore could be dangerous.
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