Tikka T3 Muzzlebreak

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Does anyone have experience putting a break on a Tikka T3?

I have a 7mm rem mag that I am considering putting a break on and would like to know everyone's experience. I had a guy tell me that his accuracy went down once a break was put on...

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Previous owner put one on from mesa tactical. Still shoots sub 1 moa.

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I put a defensive edge on mine. Significantly reduced the recoil, loud AF though! Shoots factory noslers like they are hand loads.
 

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I’ve got a high tech customs muzzlebreak on my Tikka T3 338 win mag. Shoots better than without. Much more pleasant to shoot now too.

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Put an Area 419 Hellfire on my T3x 7 Mag. Total pussycat, didn't notice any decline in accuracy. Doesn't seem to be hellaciously loud like some of em. In the interest of full disclosure, I will admit the turbos have also gotten quieter over the years..
 

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yI had Snowy Mountain Rifles brake my T3X. Shoots better than before
 
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Muzzlebrakes and more.

The only way a muzzlebrake would actually affect accuracy would be if the brake was loose or the threads were cut too close to the bore and distorting it.

Maybe if it was a heavy brake it could change harmonics as well.
 

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i had 2 different tikka t3 lite 270 wsm. one was stock with a limbsaver airtech pad and one had a radial brake on it with factory butt pad. they both had similar accuracy, similar felt recoil and one was louder. guess which one i kept.
 

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If a muzzle brake is affecting your accuracy negatively, you probably need a new gunsmith. Skip radial brakes because they aren't as effective and they spray debris in your face and your scope when shooting prone. A properly installed side port muzzle brake will make a big difference in muzzle jump and felt recoil.

I have had quite a few installed and my favorite is the Gen 1 Micro Bastard from APA. They are very effective, about 1.5" long, and lightweight. Micro Bastard
 

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If a muzzle brake is affecting your accuracy negatively, you probably need a new gunsmith. Skip radial brakes because they aren't as effective and they spray debris in your face and your scope when shooting prone. A properly installed side port muzzle brake will make a big difference in muzzle jump and felt recoil.

I have had quite a few installed and my favorite is the Gen 1 Micro Bastard from APA. They are very effective, about 1.5" long, and lightweight. Micro Bastard
If a muzzle brake is affecting your accuracy negatively, you probably need a new gunsmith. Skip radial brakes because they aren't as effective and they spray debris in your face and your scope when shooting prone. A properly installed side port muzzle brake will make a big difference in muzzle jump and felt recoil.

I have had quite a few installed and my favorite is the Gen 1 Micro Bastard from APA. They are very effective, about 1.5" long, and lightweight. Micro Bastard

This^^^^^^^^^^. Have them on several tikkas. Very very good brakes.

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I put the Micro Bastard on I did not turn it down just tapered it in. Made a big difference. No change in accuracy
 
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Not to be the grammar police but break is when something snaps.. brake is slowing down. You want a muzzle brake.
 

MROTS96

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The recoil on the stock T3 is quite unpleasant. Put a limbsaver pad on and it helps a little. A brake would help even more.
 
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