Muzzle brake for Sako TRG-S 300 winmag

[unclerandy]

Would a muzzle brake help a lot with recoil? This thing is a beast to shoot. Is gunsmithing required and what brand is recommended?

[jpipes]

Is the barrel already threaded? If so, and assuming it is 5/8x24, then you can use any number of brakes, though I'd be looking for a brake and jam nut or shim kit combo. JEC Customs brake is awesome, and comes with a shim kit. I also am a fan of the JP Cooley Brake, with the jam nut.

If it's not threaded, then you can go any route you like. The gunsmith should be able to time the brake of your choosing without any issue. I'd still look at a JEC brake, or a Tubb brake (though this option has a unique thread pitch). FTE if you are going to take it on and off a lot.

[Pappabear]

Firstly, get a brake on that gun ASAP. It will make all the difference in the world. 2nd, I think Sako makes brakes, however you can get any quality brake and have it installed.

If its threaded, you can just buy a brake and twist it on. That gun will go from Lion to pussycat.

[orkan]

If it's threaded, I can almost guarantee its not 5/8x24. I love Europe.

[markm]

Get a light weight (5-6 lb) 300 WSM and shoot it... That will make the SAKO seem like a breeze!

Seriously... get a brake.

[Jippo]

If it's threaded, I can almost guarantee its not 5/8x24. Rather it's likely some weird ass european spec.

Weird ass european spec? I think you should join the rest of the world on the 21st century.

Barrel has, I believe M18x1 Sako threading (18mm diameter, 1mm pitch, and Sako spec shoulder). You can find dimensions for that in here (they also sell brakes and suppressors to go with your gun):
Ase-Utra

Sako accessories:
Sako.fi

Original muzzle brake would set you back 150-200 euros on this side of the pond. Don't know the prices over there, but this is a part most outfits will send from here without a doubt.

[orkan]

I love europe. Its my favorite.

[CC556]

Go smash your head against the wall until something useful comes out.

Standard thread pitch for 30 cal in AMERICA is 5/8x24. Anything other than that is NON-STANDARD. Even though there is no "standard" for suppressor threads so-to-speak, American manufacturers have sense enough to get together on things like this to make them all the same.

I've seen no less than 4 different thread spec's for european 30 cal suppressors.

Why do you have to be a dick? You made the childish statement that "it's likely some weird ass european spec" and the other guy simply pointed out the truth that more countries than not actually use that system. You seem to want to start some America vs. the world thing here because you don't like that they use metric threads.

If it is threaded, it is most likely the Sako standard 18x1, which obviously won't work with the common devices here in the US that use a 5/8-24 thread. The good news is that the minor diameter of the 18x1 threading is larger than the major diameter of 5/8-24 thread, so he could have a smith turn down the barrel at the threads, then re-thread it 5/8-24 and not lose any barrel length.

This all supposes the barrel is already threaded, which to my knowledge was not a factory option on the TRG-S rifles. That being the case, he'd simply have to bring it to a smith and it's no different than threading any other non-weird European barrel for a glorious American muzzle device.

[orkan]

I love Europe. Its my favorite?

[CC556]

Go smash your head against the wall until something useful comes out.

Standard thread pitch for 30 cal in AMERICA is 5/8x24. Anything other than that is NON-STANDARD. Even though there is no "standard" for suppressor threads so-to-speak, American manufacturers have sense enough to get together on things like this to make them all the same.

I've seen no less than 4 different thread spec's for european 30 cal suppressors.

Oh boy... here we go. I've offended someone's sensibilities.

I'm so sorry. I meant EUROPEAN SPEC, not weird ass european spec.

Yeah, making it American vs the world is exactly what I was going for. Uh huh.

It's pretty clear to anyone with a brain the tone you were using both with the "wierd-ass" comment and the one bolded above, then to see you try and deny it just makes it funny.