Dead Air E Brake

Finn

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Does the Dead Air E Brake reduce recoil impulse time? I am currently building a 300wsm and came across Mr. Avery's "pug" thread. I noticed that he switched from a can to a muzzle brake due to lack of being able to call his own shots. I currently have a Nomad Ti in jail that was going to be dedicated to this rifle ( 22" barrel). There is also the option of the KeyMicro brake with the KeyoMo adapter. I don't have any experience with either so any information would be greatly appreciated. I am hoping the e brake will solve this issue otherwise I might as well go with a 24" barrel if I will wind up going with just a muzzle brake anyway. Thank you for your input.
 
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No experience with the e-brake

I have a nomad-Ti and it’s awesome, I wouldn’t bother with the Keymicro and mount, just adds weight and complexity with no advantage.


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Tahoe1305

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Have e brake on nomad LTi. That setup in general is easy to shoot on a 8lb all in 7wsm. I haven’t tried without it though.
 

JGBowman

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Any updates on e brake?

I ordered a nomad 30. Planning to use it on my 300 win mag. The gun is pretty heavy, over 10lbs.
 

Redleg84

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I have one on the way to try out on my Nomad Ti, hoping it helps the recoil on my 7 mega. Seems like they're recommended if you don't mind the extra length and weight, from what I've read.
 

JGBowman

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I have one on the way to try out on my Nomad Ti, hoping it helps the recoil on my 7 mega. Seems like they're recommended if you don't mind the extra length and weight, from what I've read.
At this point I don’t think the weight and length is going to matter much. Keep Me posted if you like the e brake
 

ILIKEBEARS

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I'm curious to hear as well! How much would you expect the e-brake to reduce on a 7mm PRC?
 

DosAmigos

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No experience without it but I do run it one multiple rifles. 22 creed, 6 creed, 6.5 Prc and 7 saum.
 

Unckebob

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I have a Nomad and removed the KeyMo system because it serves no purpose on a hunting rifle vs a direct thread mount. With a direct thread mount, I get a lighter setup.

I have no experience with the E-brake b/c the Nomad knocks down recoil to good levels on my 270 and 280AI. They are babies to shoot.

In you position, I would try the rifle with the Nomad before ordering the E-Brake. If you feel you need it, you can always add it later.
 

JGBowman

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I got my Nomad 30 with the e-brake. Shot it out of my 300 win mag. I think it kicks slightly more than just the muzzle break but not by much.

Overall, Nomad 30 with the e-brake makes shooting the 300 win mag much more enjoyable.

Did not try it without the e-brake.
 

Kane13

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I run the Nomad 30 ti with keymo and e brake. I like the keymo for switching between a bunch of different rifles. I've shot with and without the e brake. You notice a bit of a difference with the 300 win mag but when I have it on smaller calibers I usually don't have the e brake on there. Not worth the weight and length for lighter recoiling rifles.
 

CMP70306

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I have the E-Brake on mine and while I do notice a bit of a reduction in recoil I personally think going to a longer can would be the better plan. For example while I do notice a bit of reduction with it on my Nomad Ti the Nomad L is both quieter and has less recoil while being only slightly longer.

For me personally I have determined the 2” difference (less with the e brake) in length favors the drastically better performance of the longer suppressor.
 

ILIKEBEARS

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I have the E-Brake on mine and while I do notice a bit of a reduction in recoil I personally think going to a longer can would be the better plan. For example while I do notice a bit of reduction with it on my Nomad Ti the Nomad L is both quieter and has less recoil while being only slightly longer.

For me personally I have determined the 2” difference (less with the e brake) in length favors the drastically better performance of the longer suppressor.
That is a good point. For the same profile you might as well take the LT and get better performance. I suppose it depends on the country you hunt. In Washington I like the idea of shorter overall package.

I am building a 7prc and will have the ability to compare with and without E-brake end of July. I'll report back.
 
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