Recommend me a brake

[XC700116]

So I've heard some horror stories of bullet strikes on the brake if the threads aren't perfect... Is this something I need to worry a lot about since I'm taking a brake off to put a new one on? How do I check before sending one down the pipe to make sure it's clear? Or am I just being paranoid?

I think I decided to go with the Precision Armament m11 brake with accuwasher system.

Typically that is due to not properly boring the brake for the caliber. MANY brakes are shipped with a bore for .223 or similar small bore and it is left to the gunsmith installing it to properly open it up. This pretty much cures misalignment and gets you proper bore for caliber. That or just some REALLY horrible thread jobs. Either way as long as the bore of the Brake is opened up to about .020" larger than caliber you should be alright, but it's still a good idea to check before shooting.

You can pretty much eyeball it and see if there's enough misalignment to cause a strike. Ie if looking from the chamber down the barrel, you should not be able to get enough angle to see much if any of the Brake's baffles and still be able to see the full daylight through the bore of the barrel.

[Spdu4ia]

Ok the brake manufacturer said its opened up for a a 30cal so my .308 will be fine but I'll triple check to make sure. Thank you for the informative post

[Delfuego]

That brake is made in New York City! Get a rope!

All kidding aside Jared's brakes are better and made in Colorado by a board-member. I would contact him. I will for my next rifle.

http://dynamicresistancellc.com/

[Spdu4ia]

Thanks for all the advice guys... Finally got it on. Won't be making friends at the range and I apologize to the guys next to me at the matches with your whisper quiet cans.


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[Zach O]

Congrats! Hope it makes you happy!

[Spdu4ia]

We shall see. It's a big improvement over the stock brake for sure.

[Spdu4ia]