Gen 2 Fat Bastard Self Timing Muzzle Brake*
$185.00
$185.00
The Gen 2 Series of brakes started where the Gen 1 left off. We came up with a solution for the shooter that has been a gamechanger. The Gen 2 has a nut that is a separate piece. This allows our customers to install the brake themselves at home. Installations take about 30 seconds and have no hideous crush washers or peel washers to deal with. Additionally, competitive shooters can easily remove this brake for cleaning or simply to move if from barrel to barrel. Competitors can burn through 6 barrels or more in a season at times. This means less money spent on gear and with your smith. To the gunsmith it means no hassle indexing a brake. Simply thread to spec and go.
This brake is meant for Larger barrels that are generally required by the 338 Lapua etc.
Maintenance
Routine maintenance of a muzzle brake is essential to ensure proper function and accuracy. Similar to a rifle barrel, a muzzle brake accumulates carbon deposits during use. Over time, these deposits build up in the ports—most significantly in the final port, as the first two are partially self-cleaning due to muzzle blast. Excessive carbon buildup can eventually obstruct the projectile path, resulting in bullet strikes. While this may appear as occasional flyers during general use, it can be detrimental in competitive applications where consistent point of impact is critical. In addition to bullet strikes, carbon accumulation may alter airflow through the ports, leading to shifts in accuracy or point of impact.
Caution: Do not use Lemishine, CLR, or any citric-acid-based cleaner on muzzle brakes. These agents will discolor the black nitride finish and void the product’s lifetime warranty.
Preventative Maintenance
The most effective method is preventative cleaning performed at the same interval as barrel maintenance (approximately every 200–400 rounds, with shorter intervals recommended for 6mm cartridges). Regular cleaning prevents significant fouling and reduces removal effort.
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Soaking: Place the brake in a carbon cleaner such as BoreTech C4. On black nitride brakes, deposits typically release with minimal effort.
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Brushing: If necessary, use a non-abrasive cleaning brush to assist with carbon removal. The black nitride finish is harder than common brush materials and will not scratch; however, raw stainless finishes are more susceptible to scratching and should not be cleaned with stainless steel or other hard-bristle brushes.
Heavy Carbon Removal
If cleaning is delayed beyond ~1,000 rounds, substantial carbon accumulation should be expected in the second and third ports. In these cases:
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Extended Soak: Submerge the brake in BoreTech C4 for 24–48 hours.
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Mechanical Assistance: Use a non-damaging pick to remove large carbon deposits.
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Final Cleaning: Repeat the standard soaking and brushing procedure to remove remaining fouling.
We recommend a barrel diameter of .850-1.0 inches for this brake. The diameter is 1.115" and cannot be turned down. Overall length is 3.3".
7.5 oz
