Rem 700 muzzle brake suggestions

[thequickad]

Surefire SFMB-762 because you can also put the Warden Blast Diffuser (aka flash enhancer) on it later if you are shooting close to someone else in the range. It's proper etiquette not let shooters to the left & right of you eat concussion waves.

[ar15barrels]

It's proper etiquette not let shooters to the left & right of you eat concussion waves.

LOL.
If muzzle blast bothers them, they are in the wrong hobby.

[Squids30]

Fat Bastard 2

I have the fat bastard gen 2 on my custom Kreiger 26' 308. Love it...worth every penny.. Also have one on my Rem 700 300 win mag.(Pig Gun)

[Kingair001]

Patriot Valley Arms - Mad Scientist


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[RandyD]

http://harrellsprec.com/index.php/ca.../muzzle-brakes

I second LynnJr's recommendation. I have two Remington 700's that have Harrell brakes on them. One rifle is a .300 Win Mag, and the recoil is tamed so much that I take it on prairie dog hunts, where I will shoot 100 rounds of ammo a day with it. The other rifle is on a 6mmbr, and the muzzle brake enables me to spot my impacts with the rifle scope.

[Kingair001]

I second LynnJr's recommendation. I have two Remington 700's that have Harrell brakes on them. One rifle is a .300 Win Mag, and the recoil is tamed so much that I take it on prairie dog hunts, where I will shoot 100 rounds of ammo a day with it. The other rifle is on a 6mmbr, and the muzzle brake enables me to spot my impacts with the rifle scope.

That's what a muzzle brake needs to do !

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[JMP]

If this is a 20" 308, personally, I'd avoid designs that have angled ports like the Schuler, APA, etc. You want the angled ports and a big aggressive brake to offset the rearward thrust on the recoil monsters with long barrels. When you have a short barrel, angled ports can put you inside the shockwave radius. For small guns and short barrels, I want flat perpendicular ports with a fat bottom and thin top. This takes out the muzzle jump, but you don't get nearly as bad a shockwave. They are also easier to clean. Muzzle brakes get really fouled, and it's nice when you can simply clean it with a toothbrush. Also, I believe that people get too caught up in selecting a brake that is specific to their current rifle and cartridge. If you aren't getting a timed, gunsmith installed brake, you may want to step up in caliber and runout isn't an issue. Having extra clearance can reduce the efficiency, but it is often offset by the increased size of the ports.

For the most part, people WAY overthink the muzzle brake. There is no need to buy into the "efficiency" sales pitch on a 20" 308 as you'd prefer the tamer brake. If you are shooting a 50, then yes, you want the biggest, most efficient brake you can find. 308, you just want to offset the muzzle jump. If the recoil from a 308 is uncomfortable, it means you have a really light hunting rifle that isn't meant for shooting many rounds or you are likely holding the rifle incorrectly.

[vintagearms]

Ross Schuler ports his on top as well as the sides and Harrells do not come with ports on top. Ross's brakes are a bit more finished/polished both outside and inside.

APA is basically the same as either one above, although comes at a price.
JEC has screwed many people over (luckily not me) so I wouldn't suggest them at all.

[LynnJr]

Some shooters don't want the ports on the top of the brake. It forces the buttstock upward into your cheek
Ross Schuyler several years back wouldn't make his brake without the top ports but rumor has it he will leave them off now.