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Abolthunterwssm

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i was wanting to put a muzzle break on a 243wssm so that i could spot my hits, and i wanted to know which one you guys recommended, and would it even be worth the time and money? i was thing about a holland but i have also heard good things about vias. i'm pretty new to the site, i tried searching and couldn't find what i wanted to know, so any comments would be great. thanks!
 
I have a 243WSSM AR with a 24" heavy barrel I have no trouble watching the impacts through he scope I would not think you would need a break if you maintain a good cheek weld and stance and get slung up right. Keep the sling high and tight on your upper arm
 
KDFs are the bomb but will ruin your hearing in a second. I have one on my 300 RUM and it kicks the same as my 243 VS. KDF breaks are probably one of the best out there for best reduced recoil. It was suggested to my direct from Remington. I am impressed with the results. I had a Vias installed on my 375 RUM and it kicks worse than before.
 
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i was wanting to put a muzzle break on a 243wssm so that i could spot my hits, and i wanted to know which one you guys recommended, and would it even be worth the time and money? i was thing about a holland but i have also heard good things about vias. i'm pretty new to the site, i tried searching and couldn't find what i wanted to know, so any comments would be great. thanks!



Hi

Mercury recoil reducers also work quite well. Don't over look them.

Another thing to think about with brakes, they are nasty to shoot from prone position as they raise a lot of dust and debris. Brakes are fine if you are shooting in a parking lot. As previously mentioned they are very loud.

Best wishes, Bill
 
thanks for all the responces! i found some info on the KDF brakes but no home page... and i was looking at the holland because i heard it kicks up very lil if any dust, and i was hopeing the chrome moly finish would be a close match to my matte barrel. but most shooting will be from either a bench or from a sitting position w/ a bipod. very lil prone will be done. and would a brake affect the accuracy any? again thanks for everything!
 
It's been my experience that the only time a brake affects accuracy is when it's improperly installed. I've not had a brake affect a rifle's grouping ability at all, either for the worse, or for the better.

It may require you to re-zero, because your POI may change slightly. OTOH, it may not affect your present zero at all. I've had it go both ways, but I've never had installation of a brake change my POI more than an inch and a half at 100 yards, and 2 I had done didn't change POI at all.

But, as to absolute accuracy, properly done it'll have no affect at all.

Mike
 
My 30.06 has a KDF, and it is fabulous-loud but man it makes my rifle feel like a .243 that weighs 10 pounds.

Be darn sure to wear ear protection. My friend has a brake (don't know the brand) on a T/C Encore in 22-250 and he can watch prairie dogs get hit.
 
I have brakes on 2 rifles a holland and a kdf, go holland, not alot less noise but it doesn't have the ear splitting piercing bark of the kdf but still the same recoil reducing effects, I've watched 7mm bullets impact deer at 500 yds and beyond.
RR
 
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I have brakes on 2 rifles a holland and a kdf, go holland, not alot less noise but it doesn't have the ear splitting piercing bark of the kdf but still the same recoil reducing effects, I've watched 7mm bullets impact deer at 500 yds and beyond.
RR



so would you recommend the holland or the kdf? and what finish do you have on the holland?
 
As a general rule, the more noise a brake directs at the shooter, the more effective it is at reducing recoil. If you just want to reduce muzzle rise a quieter brake can work. Quiet being a relative term.

Jack
 
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