Should I get a custom muzzle brake for my Sako S20 30-06?

[rickysays]

I haven't been able to find a Sako manufactured muzzle brake in stock anywhere in the USA.
Wondering if I should get a custom-built brake, or hold out for one made specifically by Sako.

If a custom brake is fine for this rifle (30-06 with 5/8 x 24 barrel threads) then do you have any recommendations for who to buy it from?




EDIT: this is not a thread about whether or not a muzzle brake should be used on this rifle. I'm specifically not looking for advise on that particular decision.

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[Andy54Hawken]

Just something to consider with a muzzle brake...they are LOUD.

Good luck with your search...!
Andy

 

[Nosferatu]

I thought Sakos were threaded M15x1. Are you SURE it's 5/8-24?

 

[Gunwild]

Email Nathan at Muzzle Brakes and More hes out of Bosie ID. I have his brakes on all my threaded rifles he does beautiful work you will not be disappointed.

You can also see demonstrations on youtube he puts them on a recoil sled to show the difference between his brakes with various calibers. like @Andy54Hawken said they are loud my 6.5 with his 3 port self timing Beast Brake is a cannon. But man there fun

Welcome to Muzzle Brakes and More- Home of the Beast Series Muzzle Brakes

Home of the Beast series brakes. We produce some of the most effective muzzle brakes on the market.

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[rickysays]

I thought Sakos were threaded M15x1. Are you SURE it's 5/8-24?

They were up until the S20 that came out just last year.

Sako S20 Muzzle Brake Tungsten 5/8x24 S588207093

Sako S20 Muzzle Brake Tungsten 5/8x24 S588207093 For Sale

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[rickysays]

Email Nathan at Muzzle Brakes and More hes out of Bosie ID. I have his brakes on all my threaded rifles he does beautiful work you will not be disappointed.

You can also see demonstrations on youtube he puts them on a recoil sled to show the difference between his brakes with various calibers. like @Andy54Hawken said they are loud my 6.5 with his 3 port self timing Beast Brake is a cannon. But man there fun

Welcome to Muzzle Brakes and More- Home of the Beast Series Muzzle Brakes

Home of the Beast series brakes. We produce some of the most effective muzzle brakes on the market.

muzzlebrakesandmore.com

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Thanks - just sent him an email now

 

[Gunwild]

Thanks - just sent him an email now

Glad to hear he will get you taken care of! Very knowledgeable guy full service machining turn down your brake, taper, etc.

 

[Used To Hunt]

I am a big fan of muzzle brakes but as Andy cautioned they do increase the volume significantly. I always wear ear plugs and electronic muffs when I shoot so it doesn't bother me. The people next to me don't seem to complain since I am down on my belly and the concrete benches probably block most of the shockwave. I do end up eating their cute .223 brass so I guess it all works out.

 

[Mike_M57]

Witt Machine has threaded muzzle brakes, but they may not be the style you're looking for. I have one of their clamp-on brakes on a non-threaded .300 WSM that I'm very happy with.

 

[AlaskinAssasin]

Watch videos on the terminator brakes. They put them up against all of the industry leaders and smoke them. I have them on all of my ultra mags and lapuas.

 

[rickysays]

Watch videos on the terminator brakes. They put them up against all of the industry leaders and smoke them. I have them on all of my ultra mags and lapuas.

That's the path I'm taking as well. Just waiting for a reply from them.

 

[bbbass]

Nice thing about brakes is that they are easily interchangeable and you can try any number of the zillion diff brakes out there. IMO there is no need to wait for a SAKO brake, but if a matching brake is important to you, you might want to get one (eventually) just to have it.

 

[belshawelk]

No you should not. No hunting gun should ever, ever have a brake. EVER

 

[OregunHunter]

If you're still looking, EuroOptic has the muzzle break for the S20. https://www.eurooptic.com/Sako-S20-Parts-Accessories.aspx

 

[rickysays]

Thanks. I was able to find it a couple months ago and it made a big difference!