30-378shtr Report post Posted October 4, 2008 I had this muzzle brake put on my custom 30-378, and this thing is absolutely amazing! I've never shot through a brake that was more effective. AND to my surprise, the noise didn't blow me away. I had Bruce McArthur build it for me. He makes them for the Cheytac .408 and some others. Check it out. www.flintandfrizzengunshop.com muzzle brake picml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultramag Report post Posted October 4, 2008 looks good also looks heavy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30-378shtr Report post Posted October 4, 2008 Well, when I built my rifle, I completely disregarded weight. The thing is a toad. The brake is large, but my barrel is 1" at the muzzle. He does offer different sizes in the brake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted October 5, 2008 If your gun is that heavy, why on earth would you want (need) a muzzle brake? In any event, you can't fire a rifle like that with a muzzle brake in place without hearing protection unless you want to do PERMANENT damage to your hearing after only ONE shot. I don't want to have to worry about putting ear plugs in before I shoot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30-378shtr Report post Posted October 6, 2008 First of all, I am an experieced shooter. I like to think I know what to expect with a rifle. But the first time I shot my rifle with the new barrel (heavy) without having the factory brake anymore, I split my eye open(twice). So, there was a definate need for the brake. And this new brake is quiter than the factory Accubrake. Anyways, it's pretty awesome if anyone is looking for a brake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted October 6, 2008 First of all, I am an experieced shooter. I like to think I know what to expect with a rifle. But the first time I shot my rifle with the new barrel (heavy) without having the factory brake anymore, I split my eye open(twice). So, there was a definate need for the brake. And this new brake is quiter than the factory Accubrake. Anyways, it's pretty awesome if anyone is looking for a brake. If you split yourself open, twice, with a rifle like that, you need a scope with more eye relief is all. I have an 8 lb (all up) 340 WBY that I shoot with just a T-shirt- no sissy pad or anything. I haven't ever hit my eyebrow yet. The FACTORY Norma loads shoot a 250 grain Woodleigh at 3200 fps- this is right up there with a 338-378 so I am sure the recoil is the same. I have watched two guys lose their hearing from muzzle brakes while hunting and won't use them anymore. I think they are fine on a prairie dog rifle so you can see the hits, but hearing protection is the order of the day anyway. This is the main reason I don't handgun hunt- too loud without protection. I have been there and tested them with a meter. Even the "quiet" ones are way too loud. No doubt they are effective, just loud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schmitty Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Hey Catclaw you are so deaf I figured you couldn't hear a gun go off anymore! So why worry about a brake!!!! As for they scope smacking you in the face, I've never had it happen to me, but I like scopes with ALOT of eye relief. I've seen guys at the range w/ some pretty high magnification scopes creeping awfully close to that scope bell and all I can think is OUCH! as you just know they are gonna get whacked. The brake looks awfully well made and I'm glad it working out for you! I hate shooting next to guys who have them, but they sure tame those big thumpers. Good luck with your rifle. Schmitty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Hey Catclaw you are so deaf I figured you couldn't hear a gun go off anymore! So why worry about a brake!!!! Schmitty The interesting thing is that as you lose hearing, you become MORE sensitive to loud noises, not less as customary wisdom would suggest. I can't stand muzzle brakes for that reason. I designed some a few year ago and we had several rifles put together with them. The problem with most muzzle brakes is that they spray gasses out the bottom of the brake and blow dirt all over everywhere. The ones we made only had holes on the sides. This kept dirt from blowing all over when shooting prone. The down side is that it requires the brake to be timed perfectly to screw on and line up at 90 degrees. I got tired of the noise and switched to scopes with more eye relief and stocks with better recoil pads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
