Muzzle brake on SS barrel?

[Papa]

Can you put a Muzzle brake on a Stainless Steel barrel?  Is his something that a gunsmith would need to do?

[Matt.Cross]

Yes and yes.

[Papa]

Thank you and thank you.  Obviously, I am a newbie!

[308reloaded]

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?

[Papa]

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. 

[imschur]

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?

[Papa]

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.

[308reloaded]

you really dont need anything on end of barrel to shoot hogs. 

[Papa]

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

[survivalshop]

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 )

[308reloaded]

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

[neilca]

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.

[madcratebuilder]

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

Before 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