BOSS on a 338 Win Mag ??

[rickweed]

I think I am convinced to buy the 338 Win Mag. in the Tikka T3 Hunter.They guy at the guns shop tells me a local gunsmith can put on a "BOSS" like brake on that gun for about $125 and that would take out a lot of the kick. Is that right?? Opinions please!

[GrassLakeRon]

Hi,

     There are several places that offer a recoil reduction system.  All vent gases in such a way to reduce "felt" recoil and to some degree muzzle jump.  The fine tuning that the boss system from browning offers may not be part of their systems.  Williams Gunsite in Michigan offers a system similar to what you are talking about for a few dollars more, so 125 doesn't seem bad.  If you have a front site it will be moved in the process and relocated so if you want a change it might be a good time to do so as well.

Ron

[BUSTER51]

don't be in such a rush to put a break on it ,shoot it first and see.also a Limbsaver recoil pad is a good start if it kicks hard .those breaks are LOUD

[cam69conv]

I definatly agree with the limbsaver suggestion....And trust me....SO WILL THE FOLKS AT YOUR LOCAL RIFLE RANGE....DAMN thme buggers bust ya ears ESPECIALLY on a Big cal. like the 338...Hell they hurt my ears with ma damn ea plugs in