D Drvred Well-Known Member Joined Dec 30, 2018 Messages 123 Location Norlina Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 15, 2020 #1 Would a 26-in heavy barrel in a 6.5 creedmoor still need a muzzle brake ? The rifle is mounted in a chassis so it's kind of heavy already.
Would a 26-in heavy barrel in a 6.5 creedmoor still need a muzzle brake ? The rifle is mounted in a chassis so it's kind of heavy already.
NKD Senior Member 2A Bourbon Hound OG Benefactor Supporting Member Kimberless Joined Dec 16, 2016 Messages 11,239 Location Hillsborough Rating - 100% 17 0 0 Sep 15, 2020 #2 "Need"? Do you want to see your hits through the glass?
OP D Drvred Well-Known Member Joined Dec 30, 2018 Messages 123 Location Norlina Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 15, 2020 #3 Yes I was hoping the heavy barrel would minimize jump
NKD Senior Member 2A Bourbon Hound OG Benefactor Supporting Member Kimberless Joined Dec 16, 2016 Messages 11,239 Location Hillsborough Rating - 100% 17 0 0 Sep 15, 2020 #4 I am no expert on precision rifles or on 6.5. But the brake is going to make a huge difference, imo. The heavy barrel will certainly help but a brake is going to flatten it out much more effectively.
I am no expert on precision rifles or on 6.5. But the brake is going to make a huge difference, imo. The heavy barrel will certainly help but a brake is going to flatten it out much more effectively.
TSConver Well-Known Member Joined Dec 17, 2016 Messages 1,117 Location Durham Rating - 100% 27 0 0 Sep 15, 2020 #5 6.5 still has a fair amount of recoil based on the round and velocity. My 6mm weighs 17 pounds and I can tell the difference between the gun with and without the brake. I personally really like the Area 419 brakes.
6.5 still has a fair amount of recoil based on the round and velocity. My 6mm weighs 17 pounds and I can tell the difference between the gun with and without the brake. I personally really like the Area 419 brakes.
Zbizzle911 Charter Freedom Lover Charter Member Joined Dec 17, 2016 Messages 4,370 Location Midway Nc Rating - 100% 23 0 0 Sep 15, 2020 #6 419 hellfire is what you seek. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
CZfool68 Int'l Man of Mystery Charter Member Supporting Member Joined Dec 17, 2016 Messages 24,559 Location Apex / W. Jefferson NC Rating - 100% 35 0 0 Sep 15, 2020 #7 Would that be a good choice for a 6.5 Grendel too?