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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: david0 on March 12, 2012, 11:23:12 AM

Title: Muzzle Brake
Post by: david0 on March 12, 2012, 11:23:12 AM: I was wondering if anybody new any good gunsmiths in the Portland/Vancouver area that could put a muzzle brake on my TC Encore? Any suggestions on what kind to get.
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Post by: david0 on March 12, 2012, 11:27:28 AM: Here is the gun
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Post by: Woodchuck on March 12, 2012, 11:41:29 AM: Drop a line to Jackelope ;)

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=93849.0
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Post by: Camp David on March 12, 2012, 11:54:11 AM: Why do you think you need a muzzle brake. Is it jumping when you shoot? Most likely you stock pitch is wrong.
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Post by: david0 on March 12, 2012, 12:08:11 PM: I just want to reduce the recoil a little bit. I have a hard time getting it to group because I start to flinch.
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Post by: Woodchuck on March 12, 2012, 12:09:31 PM: What caliber?
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Post by: david0 on March 12, 2012, 12:16:55 PM: .300 win mag. My shoulder can handle it just fine. I just start to anticipate the shot and pull all over the place
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Post by: Woodchuck on March 12, 2012, 12:20:57 PM: Have you tried a limbsaver pad on it?
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Post by: david0 on March 12, 2012, 12:29:11 PM: It comes with a nice pad from the factory.
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Post by: farmin4u_98948 on March 12, 2012, 12:34:38 PM: I had a 338 and had the brake drilled on the barrel. Sorry I did that . You have to be very carful where you shoot cause of the increased blast that can deafen you... The blast can bounce off of rocks or other objects and cause you some real pain in your ears. Had it happen a couple of time when I had to make a quick shot... sold the gun.. Never again.
Title: Re: Muzzle Brake
Post by: Woodchuck on March 12, 2012, 12:42:50 PM: Quote from: david0 on March 12, 2012, 12:29:11 PM
It comes with a nice pad from the factory.
I have never used one on my .338 because I am that manly even when using handloads but that is another story. I have been told they make a world of difference on "a kicker"
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Post by: h20hunter on March 12, 2012, 12:53:04 PM: It may have a nice recoil pad......still.....try a Limbsave before a break.....I'm a huge sissy and love my Limbsaver.
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Post by: bobcat on March 12, 2012, 12:55:22 PM: You might also try using lighter bullets, such as 150 grain, or even as light as 130 in a Barnes or other 100% copper bullet. That would cut down significantly on the recoil, if you're now using 165's or 180's.
Title: Re: Muzzle Brake
Post by: Camp David on March 12, 2012, 01:54:43 PM: Quote from: david0 on March 12, 2012, 12:08:11 PM
I just want to reduce the recoil a little bit. I have a hard time getting it to group because I start to flinch.

Is it slapping you in the face or is all of the recoil in the shoulder?
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Post by: MDGrand on March 12, 2012, 03:24:03 PM: For what it is worth...

I just had a Vais brake put on my 300 RUM.. and I HATE muzzle brakes.

BUT.. after hearing others on this board I decided to risk it and get the brake as all other means had been explored....

My results.. about half the recoil only about 10% louder.. Vais.

I had mine installed by Jim Carallo at West Coast Armory in Bellevue. Not real close to you, but he did a great job.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on March 12, 2012, 03:27:33 PM: Clark Co. Gunsmithing
4004 Clark Avenue Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 694-7858

He did a little work for me. I think he'd be square with you.
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Post by: 400out on March 12, 2012, 03:35:11 PM: Have a trigger job done :twocents: