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Big-bore .338 rifles hit hard on both ends, and the Christensen Arms Side-Baffle is built to take the sting out of the shoulder-punching end. Machined from titanium and tipping the scales at just 2 ounces, it adds recoil control without weighing down the front of your barrel. The design uses four large side ports to redirect gas out to the sides, which is where the real recoil reduction happens on heavy magnums. It threads on with a 5/8-24 pattern and is cut to fit a .920 bull barrel diameter.
The standout feature here is the set of four threaded top ports. Instead of accepting whatever muzzle rise the brake gives you, you can back out or snug down the top port screws to fine-tune how flat your rifle tracks. That kind of adjustability lets you dial the brake in to your specific load and shooting style, so you stay on target and can spot your own hits at distance.
Going with titanium over stainless shaves meaningful weight, which is a real advantage on backcountry and long-range builds where every ounce up front counts. Titanium also holds up well against corrosion, and the natural finish gives it a clean, understated look that pairs nicely with Christensen carbon-wrapped barrels. It ships with a crush washer for proper indexing, so you can clock the brake correctly and get those top ports pointing straight up where they belong.
The side-directed design also does you a favor when shooting prone by helping cut down on the dust and debris kicked up under the muzzle. Between the recoil reduction, the tunable muzzle rise, and the featherweight titanium build, this is a solid pick for anyone running a .338 who wants a flatter, more manageable shooting experience. Just remember that any brake redirects blast back toward you, so good hearing protection is a must.
It uses a 5/8-24 thread pattern and is machined to fit a .920 bull barrel diameter, which covers most .30 caliber and larger builds including .338 magnums. As long as your muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 and your barrel matches that .920 diameter at the shoulder, it will thread on cleanly. If you are unsure of your thread pitch or barrel contour, measure before ordering.
The four threaded top ports let you tune how much gas escapes upward, which controls muzzle rise. You back out the screws to release more gas and reduce muzzle jump, or snug them down to keep it flatter to your preference. This lets you dial the brake in to your specific load so the rifle tracks the way you want during follow-up shots.
The brake ships with a crush washer for proper indexing, which is what you use to clock the top ports straight up. Getting the timing right can take a firm turn with a wrench, and some folks file the washer down a touch to fine-tune the final rotation. Correct indexing matters, since ports that are off-clock will redirect blast in the wrong direction.
The titanium version weighs about 2 ounces versus the heavier stainless model, which is a noticeable difference at the muzzle on lightweight and backcountry rifles. You get the same proven porting and recoil reduction with less weight up front. Titanium also resists corrosion and carries a clean natural finish.
| UPC | 691328232640 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8100001702 |
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| Thread Pattern | 5/8"x24 |
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