Papa Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Can you put a Muzzle brake on a Stainless Steel barrel? Is his something that a gunsmith would need to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Yes and yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thank you and thank you. Obviously, I am a newbie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
308reloaded Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 yes and maybe. if you know how you can do your self. better question would be how do I thread muzzel. to 5/6-24 thread.can you or do you have metal lathe you can use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I was wondering that also, but I am not experienced in metal working or gunsmithing, both of which may be technical in nature, but require true craftsmanship, which I also lack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 as a few of your other posts are in the RRA LAR 308 board, Im wondering if you are ordering a weapon or already have it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I read a lot before doing/buying anything. I have about 20 firearm magazines of various types here on the coffee table, and was looking at the .223 before, but decided it was too light a caliber for what I wanted. I also realize that the author of the magazine article is one voice, though they always seem to know what they are talking about. A forum like this has many more voices, many more opinions, and are spending their own hard earned money. I am learning a little bit, and am smart enough to know I don't know jack. I looked at a few .308s at Sportsman's Warehouse this afternoon, all DPMS, while talking to a buddy who mainly hunts deer with a .300 rifle and/or crossbow, but has taken a hog. I have the RRA catalog, and a few others. I really doubt I will be shooting any hogs beyond 200 yds, but want a clean kill with one shot, with the ability to quickly follow up should it/they charge or if just wounded. I am looking for quality, accuracy, and reliability. I have thought about a build, but think I should get my feet wet with a factory rifle. I appreciate your time and knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
308reloaded Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 you really dont need anything on end of barrel to shoot hogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 308reloaded, I am looking to reduce recoil with a muzzle brake. I have an old and recurring injury that I am trying to protect. Thanks for your reply,Papa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I like them & if you order a rifle or buy one ,just make sure its threaded & you can decide on which one later or order one on the rifle ..308 barrels are usually 5/8 x 24 , threads , if my memory serves me ( or luck ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
308reloaded Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 muzzle brakes are good keeping muzzle climb down so a follow up shot will be or can be faster. but they also seem to make weapon LOUDER. and in 308. that LOUD will hurt. a flash suppressor does not IMHO reduce recoil at all. I would also buy a thread protector so you can shoot without any muzzle attachments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilca Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 You may want to reconsider the stainless barrel for hunting. I have a DPMS LR308 with the 24" stainless barrel and that thing is heavy. I wouldn't want to hump that thing through the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcratebuilder Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 308reloaded, I am looking to reduce recoil with a muzzle brake. I have an old and recurring injury that I am trying to protect. Thanks for your reply,PapaBefore you spend the money on a brake I would shoot a few rounds thru the rifle. I found my 21" Noveske has little more recoil than a M4 AR. A 16" or 18" well have slightly more than a 21" but not much. I also work at reducing recoil because of previous heart surgery. Dr's wanted me to give up shooting but I refused. Brakes, recoil pads and I'm still shooting 8mm and .338's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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