Compensator/muzzle brake size

[FWMIII]

I am doing my first 6.5 grendel build. Have built a couple of .223 with std flash hider. I want something different on the new gun.

Is it imperative that I have a 6.5 grendel muzzle brake/compensator, or will a larger one work? Seems to be a real shortage of these for 6.5 grendel.

[Bigs28]

Alexander arms sells them.

[LRRPF52]

Welcome aboard.

Most devices are bored large enough for .30 cal and use different threads, namely 9/16x24 or 5/8x24 RH.

[lawndartmike]

There was a test published (precisionrifleblog) that showed almost no difference between a 6.5mm specific muzzle brake and .30 cal muzzle brake of the same design.

Quote:

I ran tests to see how much it mattered if a muzzle brake was caliber-specific, and those results were also surprising. I tested the effectiveness of having a caliber-specific brake on 4 very different muzzle brake designs that I had in all calibers: the APA Little B*, Holland 1.25” Radial QD Brake, Impact Precision Brake, and West Texas Ordnance Brake. I only found an improvement of 1-3% if a brake was 6mm rather than 30 caliber (7.62mm).

To be clear, I tried the 6mm, 6.5mm, and 30 caliber brakes all on the 6XC, and in all 4 muzzle brake designs, there was only a difference of 1-3% in recoil reduction in terms of both overall momentum and peak force. That surprised me. I expected the caliber size of the bullet hole in the brake to make more of a difference. But, that’s why I actually run the tests and don’t just talk about this stuff!

[Slappy]

Odin has one out specific for the the Grendel now and it has good reviews. I have two of them and like them. No washers, no timing, very easy to put on. BANG BANG!!

[dangerzone2]

Odin has one out specific for the the Grendel now and it has good reviews. I have two of them and like them. No washers, no timing, very easy to put on. BANG BANG!!

how ya going to state that and not link anything?! Here you go Looks like its $100.

http://www.odinworks.com/product_p/mb-atlas.htm

[Bisley]

For $100 you might want to look at the Precision Firearms LMD brake. It comes with shims, which I don't understand is so hard to use. Put the right amount in to where you can hand tighten it correctly timed, then loosen it and add Loctite. Don't sinch it down hard.

With this one you not only get a great looking brake, you don't have an ugly jam nut, plus it is one of THE most effective brakes out there. It comes in two sizes (for bull & standard barrels) as well as multiple thread pitch and calibers. Also in black or stainless. Well worth twice the price.

https://secure.wf-api.com/www.precisionf...meter.html

[Letereat]

Bisley- on that stainless LMD brake....is that the "cerakoted stainless" or "bead blasted?" I assumed it's bead blasted, just want to make sure before I order.