Seekins Element owners - which brake?

[waspocrew]

Gents - I recently picked up a Seekins Element in 6.5 PRC. I typically use a suppressor on my rifles, but I'd like to keep the weight down as much as possible, so I'd prefer to use a brake for this rig. The rifle came with a radial style brake, but at the range the other day, it's really not that effective. The rifle jumps quite a bit with recoil, making it difficult to stay on target.

For those with the Element and a brake - which brake are you using? A self timing would be preferred, but with a smaller profile at the muzzle (around 0.700"), options appear a little limited when trying to keep it a somewhat small profile.

 

[Clark33]

I used one of these with good results before going suppressed

Ultralight "Jet Blast" Muzzle Brake

The lightest precision muzzle brakes available for precision rifles. No machining required! Extreme accuracy and precision. At PVA we engineer repeatability downrange. 100% Made in USA

patriotvalleyarms.com

Now it looks like this

 

[waspocrew]

^^ The PVA looks like a great option. Totally forgot about them.

I’d definitely prefer to stay suppressed. Unfortunately, my Gunwerks 8ight weighs 18 oz, which adds a lot of unnecessary weight. Kind of wishing I’d have picked up a TBAC Ultra 7 before they vanished recently.

 

[FattyBinz]

I used one of these with good results before going suppressed

Ultralight "Jet Blast" Muzzle Brake

The lightest precision muzzle brakes available for precision rifles. No machining required! Extreme accuracy and precision. At PVA we engineer repeatability downrange. 100% Made in USA

patriotvalleyarms.com

Now it looks like this
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How is the recoil with the TBAC (I think that is what you got on there). Waiting to get mine out of jail. Able to spot shots? If so, what caliber?

 

[Clark33]

How is the recoil with the TBAC (I think that is what you got on there). Waiting to get mine out of jail. Able to spot shots? If so, what caliber?

Yep ultra 7, it’s a 6cm no issue spotting shots. Not as good as a 3 port brake but still totally manageable

 

[Bater]

Salmon River Solutions Ti Pro 2 port is about as good as it gets for an uber lite brake and works very well.

 

[Cannonball]

I used Ti Pro 4 before I got a can

 

[tumbleweed419]

Area 419 Hell Fire should give you the most recoil reduction.

 

[Salmon River Solutions]

We actually have Seekins recommending our brakes now.

We make a timing nut that tapers to .750" with a 5/8-24 thread. You can get this in a 2 3 or 4 port brake in SS or Ti. Its the best looking and performing option out there. It works phenomenally well and also doesn't have a huge step and look chunky. Timing nut is shown here.




Ken

 

[waspocrew]

Thanks for the suggestions so far, these all look great!

 

[waspocrew]

We actually have Seekins recommending our brakes now.

We make a timing nut that tapers to .750" with a 5/8-24 thread. You can get this in a 2 3 or 4 port brake in SS or Ti. Its the best looking and performing option out there. It works phenomenally well and also doesn't have a huge step and look chunky. Timing nut is shown here.


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Ken

Ken,
Thanks for the info! The tapered nut looks great. I’m thinking I’ll be going with your brake!

 

[bmart2622]

I had an SRS turned down to match the barrel contour so it is seamless

 

[waspocrew]

Just as a follow up - I ended up going with the SRS Ti Pro 2 port brake with the tapered nut. For a small brake, it definitely cuts down the recoil and made it much easier to stay on target compared to the factory radial brake. It also compliments the rifle very well. I only have 60 rounds down the barrel so far, but I'm really enjoying the Seekins Element. Just booked a Dall sheep hunt in the NWT for 2026 and can't wait to take a ram with it.



Factory Norma 143 Golden Target - 5 shots at 100 yards


Factory Nosler 142 ABLR - 5 shots at 100 yards

 

[wapitibob]

I used the Ti Pro Tiny for quite a while. Great little brake and if I recall was .7 dia. Not sure if they are still in the Rok store.

 

[Nomosendero]

I need a brake for my Seekins PH2 300WM. I want one that decreases muzzle jump for sure.

 

[FoCoJayCo]

Just as a follow up - I ended up going with the SRS Ti Pro 2 port brake with the tapered nut.

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What color of break is this? I’m wanting to go a similar route on an Element, but am not sure which color will match better, the Garnet Blasted or the Cerakote.

 

[waspocrew]

What color of break is this? I’m wanting to go a similar route on an Element, but am not sure which color will match better, the Garnet Blasted or the Cerakote.

This is the black cerakote.

 

[vmals]

We actually have Seekins recommending our brakes now.

We make a timing nut that tapers to .750" with a 5/8-24 thread. You can get this in a 2 3 or 4 port brake in SS or Ti. Its the best looking and performing option out there. It works phenomenally well and also doesn't have a huge step and look chunky. Timing nut is shown here.


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Ken

I have a ph2 in 6.8 western. Which brake do you recommend?

 

[Salmon River Solutions]

I have a ph2 in 6.8 western. Which brake do you recommend?

Ti Pro 4 ST with the .750 timing nut .860 OD option.

Ken