compensators or brakes

[Rosereader]

You really don't need a compensator or break for a .308 but then again neither do you need one for .223/5.56. If you like the look that's a fair enough reason, if you're very sensitive to recoil or as others have said you want to see your shots better.

Then again you should be able to see your shots land just find without one. More a "what you like" rather than a "what you need" scenario just about any way you cut it.

[VoxVeritasVita]

Put a Surefire brake on my REPR and like it.

[ar15barrels]

I have a 700 SPS tactical and at 500 yards with my standard muzzle I can usually see the bullets impact or miss when I do desert trips.

Brakes help a LOT more in close, like 200yds.
At 500yds, you have enough time-of-flight for the gun to come out of recoil and be able to see impacts.

[SB1964]

Will a brake make a significant difference in recoil on a Tikka T3 .308? 6 titanium pins & a few bad discs wanna know. I've also had my R. shoulder rebuilt recently, doing good. I don't mind spending the money if it's gonna be a softer shooter. LMK, Thanks.

[CK_32]

Will a brake make a significant difference in recoil on a Tikka T3 .308? 6 titanium pins & a few bad discs wanna know. I've also had my R. shoulder rebuilt recently, doing good. I don't mind spending the money if it's gonna be a softer shooter. LMK, Thanks.

Most people think muzzle brakes are just for reducing recoil.
The primary advantage of a muzzle brake on a target rifle is to reduce the muzzle jump so you can spot your own impacts.
Reducing recoil is also helpful, but not as much of an issue with a heavy target rifle as it is with a lighter weight gun.

Being able to see your own impacts is VERY helpful.

And as I stated in another thread recoil is a part of physics. Newtons 3rd law "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." You can't cheat physics.

But in reducing felt recoil has several things to go into that... brake, powder used, bullet used, charge load, weight of the rifle, shooting position and the list goes on. But is short yes a brake will effect recoil a little but not eliminate it.

[HK Dave]

And as I stated in another thread recoil is a part of physics. Newtons 3rd law "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." You can't cheat physics.

But in reducing felt recoil has several things to go into that... brake, powder used, bullet used, charge load, weight of the rifle, shooting position and the list goes on. But is short yes a brake will effect recoil a little but not eliminate it.

A little? Have you ever used a brake?

The difference with a good brake is astounding... and no, that isn't an exaggeration.

[HK Dave]

Will a brake make a significant difference in recoil on a Tikka T3 .308? 6 titanium pins & a few bad discs wanna know. I've also had my R. shoulder rebuilt recently, doing good. I don't mind spending the money if it's gonna be a softer shooter. LMK, Thanks.

Yes the difference will be huge... but the other thing that will help is putting more weight on the rifle... i.e. heavier stock, heavier barrel, etc.

[SB1964]

Dave, I value your opinion, thank you. Any suggestions for a quality brake to buy for the T3 lite stainless?

[HK Dave]

My guess is that your rifle does not have threads for a brake. My suggestion is to go to Randall(AR15barrels) and have him thread your barrel and install a brake for you.

As for suggestions, there's so many good brakes that it would be difficult to choose a bad one i think.

I'm a fan of Badger and Surefire, but everyone has their favorites.

Keep in mind, the brake is going to make your rifle LOUD... like piss off people next to you loud.

[CK_32]

A little? Have you ever used a brake?

The difference with a good brake is astounding... and no, that isn't an exaggeration.

Yea I've shot with several comps and Brakes and still have yet to feel that 308/5.56 "22LR recoil" everyone talks about when they get their comps/brakes

Got a JP coolie brake on my LR308 and its a slight reduction. But nothing I would call astonishing. With an added massive concussion side of course.

[ar15barrels]

Will a brake make a significant difference in recoil on a Tikka T3 .308? 6 titanium pins & a few bad discs wanna know. I've also had my R. shoulder rebuilt recently, doing good. I don't mind spending the money if it's gonna be a softer shooter. LMK, Thanks.

The lighter the gun, the more recoil reduction a muzzle brake gives.

[ar15barrels]

A little? Have you ever used a brake?

[ar15barrels]

Any suggestions for a quality brake to buy for the T3 lite stainless?

Measure your barrel 5/8" behind the muzzle and order one custom made from Ross Schuler:

http://muzzlebrakesandmore.com/ROSS_SCHULERS_PAGE.php

He makes it to match your barrel diameter and does it within a couple days.
Once you have the brake in-hand, setup an appointment with me and I thread the barrel and time the brake while you wait.

On a skinny barrel that's around 0.650" at the muzzle, go with 9/16"-24 threads.
On varmint/heavy barrels that are around 0.840" at the muzzle, go with 5/8-24 threads.

[SB1964]

Awesome, thanks Randall!

[HK Dave]

Yea I've shot with several comps and Brakes and still have yet to feel that 308/5.56 "22LR recoil" everyone talks about when they get their comps/brakes

Got a JP coolie brake on my LR308 and its a slight reduction. But nothing I would call astonishing. With an added massive concussion side of course.

Maybe we have a different shooting style?

The difference to me has always been pretty amazing... the shockwave and sound is still big, but what i feel is significantly less... it's also much easier to stay on target to watch bullet splash or hits.

Now a 308 feeling like a 22lr is a bit of a stretch... not sure who says that... but a 223 feeling like 22lr isn't crazy.