Muzzle brake for heavy barrel axis? Need advice.

[North86]

All,

I have a .308 heavy barreled Axis in .308. The barrel has a target crown like this:

http://www.ct-precision.com/images/1022_crown.jpg

The .308 packs a wallop. I have been very happy with brakes on other rifles, but those came with threaded barrels. Should I have a smith thread the barrel for a brake? If so, which smith and brake do you recommend?

TIA

[wbm]

Have it threaded 5/8-24. The crown will still be fine. I like Ross Schuler brakes a lot....great price and a very good brake. If you go with one of his brakes, it is best to get the brake first because the gunsmith will have to time-thread your barrel so the ports will align correctly.

[LoneWolf]

It's a little pricier, but I like the APA Gen II little *******. Once your barrel is threaded you can install and time it yourself in about 5 min or less.

[geargrinder]

Mark the top of the barrel. Take it off and send it to Ross Schuler. He will thread, install, blend, and time your brake for cheaper than the APA.

[Rosco]

+1 for Ross again, but the APA would be fine as well.