Witt Machine Clamp on Muzzle Brake (REVIEW) - Does It Really Work?

Are you looking for a clamp on muzzle brake and wondered if the Witt Machine clamp on muzzle brake is the best option?
Our Witt Machine Clamp on Brake REVIEW should tell you everything you need to know before you buy!
Will this clamp on brake fit my rifle? Will the clamp on muzzle brake 308 actually work with my 308? Will this non threaded muzzle brake really reduce recoil? What about muzzle rise? Is it strong? Will the muzzle brake move around? Do you have any muzzle brake slow motion video? How to put a muzzle brake on a non threaded barrel? What do other people say about Witt Machine? Should you buy the Witt Machine clamp on muzzle brake?
At Review This Thing, we always cover the FACTS: You can fast forward to the time stamps below if you're interested in a particular subject.
Start: 00:00
Fit: 0:56
As Advertised: 1:47
Construction & Durability: 3:12
Testimonials & Reviews: 5:39
Should I Buy This Thing? 6:37
If I haven't answered all your questions about the Witt Machine clamp on brake, just ask in the comments below, and I'll be happy to try. Also comment below if you like the video and/or if you have one of these brakes and have some input.
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[@banzai240]

Have had one on my Tikka T3X 30-06 for about 5 years and simply love it. My groups were sub-MOA before, but with this installed, my groups tightened up to 0.750" @100. My reloads shoot 1.25" @200 yards regularly. Another benefit is that the majority of the sound gets deflected out to the sides, so your game doesn't know which direction the shot came from. The sound is pretty mild BEHIND the gun, but make sure the guys/gals on the benches on either side of you have hearing protection.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Heck yeah. Thanks for your input!

[@xiong2moua]

I purchased one for my tikka t3x superlite chamber in 308 a few years back. It had made a big difference. If you have a tikka superlite, you know how hard the kick.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Nice! You’re the first Tikka user, I think, who has commented. Thanks for the info.

[@chinook61]

Does every thing that's claimed! Nice people to deal with , I sent in wrong the measurement's returned and they made it good, no extra charge and shipped it back for free, Five Stars from us! Best Regards

[@ReviewThisThing]

Great info! Thank you.

[@artillerybuff2000]

The Witt Machine Brakes are very nice. I have one on my DPMS .920" bull barrel .308 and just love it. With 175 grain match ammo it shoots 3/8" groups at 100 yards and 5/8" groups at 200 yards. Also, I can make rapid fire hits on the 200 yard gong because the recoil is so light that the scope cross hairs never leave the target. Besides the unbelievable performance, I think they are a work of art...

[@ReviewThisThing]

Nice shooting! Thank you for your input!

[@ValkerieSilk]

Thank you for the awesome review. I bought and installed the same thing on my S&W Sport II 223/556 which did not have a threaded barrel. I have an AIMS full length rail and this Wtt Machine COMB completes the build nicely with the full length rail hiding the fastener screws. Speaking of the fasters, there are 4 of them, so this thing isn't moving. As far as installing, I used a bit of lubricant to seat it down, as the machining was absolutely precise. It's a tight fit for sure. Some recommend blue loctite, but I've not found that necessary.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Thank you for that info! And thank you for your kind words!

[@leland795]

I own this MB and it works as advertised. Great job Witt Machine!

[@ReviewThisThing]

Agreed!

[@Hatch61]

I have a couple of firearms that I just wouldn’t want to shoot with a break. That looks like a great option for someone. Thanks for the video, and congratulations again on the 5000 subs. Be well, and stay safe.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Thank you so much! And thank you as always for watching!

[@jonathanhoward1497]

The authenticity of your delivery is incredible.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Wow! That’s so kind of you. Thank you.

[@Longtrailside]

Congrats on the 5k subs. Looks like a great product for someone in the market for that.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Thanks so much! It’s definitely well made and effective!

[@rmarasco1420]

I've been contemplating one of these for years and just haven't gotten one. After much research and if a suppressor wasn't an option, this would've been my first choice. Great review.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@williamchristy3063]

I purchased a clamp on Witt Muzzle Brake for my 30-06 because I'm 66 years old with level 4 osteoarthritis in my shoulders, ... and I love to hunt big game. My muzzle break is everything as advertised. When shooting using 180 grain bullets, I was surprised at the amount of recoil reduction. I never felt the recoil in my shoulder. It felt more like a love tap than a mule kick. However, the shot sound is loud, so wear a full set of ear muffs. Its the deafening roar of the gun going off that you have to get use to. I have had no trouble with my muzzle break, and I would recommend it to everyone. Just make triple sure your barrel measurements are exact because they machine it exactly to your measurements without any play.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Excellent points on all accounts!!! Thank you!

[@thesouthernlife4061]

Get a .308 with 180gr bullets wont beat you to death like an 06 and will kill any big game animal in north America

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[@johngarrie2633]

Wondering if I could put one like this on a Thompson center encore bull barrel 35 Whelan need one bad🤷🏼‍♂️ has anybody ever put 1 on a 35 Whelan and did it help

[@ReviewThisThing]

Great question. I’ll be interested to hear the answer.

[@TAWier]

I'm so glad I came across this video! Yes I can have my unthreaded barrels threaded but this is so much more convenient! I love muzzle breakes and have them on all my threaded guns but this quickly solves the problem for the ones that aren't without having to go to a gunsmith. Thanks!

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If you get one, let me know what you think.

[@TAWier]

@Review This Thing yes ma'am, will do.👍

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[@joshholt3279]

Buying one now for my 30-06, thanks for the review.

[@ReviewThisThing]

You’ll have to let me know what you think. Thanks for watching!

[@rosshartenbower3590]

I had purchased a 308 Remington build from a friend with a huge clamp on brake (don't know the manufacturer) and there was hardly a recoil and was able to sight the rifle in easy. Good show and Yes the clamp on brake works!

[@ReviewThisThing]

Thank you for that, and thank you for watching!

[@golfnolsen]

I’ve been very impressed with mine on a Sako A7 300wsm. It change everything in a good way. My only surprise is the realization that my barrel was 2” longer. I don’t know why that surprised me. 🤦🏻‍♂️. Great review guys 👍

[@ReviewThisThing]

Haha. I could see that. Thanks for watching!

[@ericwelsch3011]

I grabbed one of these for my .308. It’s an amazing difference. I didn’t mind the recoil but the muzzle rise was pretty bad. It fit perfectly and install was straight forward and pretty easy. The directions were clear and easy to follow. The recoil is super light and the rise is almost none.

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Awesome. Thank you!

[@brandoninselsberger7407]

Thank you very much for your review. I will be ordering a couple for my 7mm rem mag and my sons 308. Keep up the great work

[@ReviewThisThing]

Thank you so much for watching! I hope yours work as well for you!

[@gogitachovelidze9097]

If anyone knows where to buy, write to me?

[@aidanharvey738]

Great review thank you

[@ReviewThisThing]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@williamgoldston5803]

I put one on my 35 Whelen and it works as advertised. I am happy with it.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@gman9945]

Congratulations on hitting 5K Subscribers !

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THANK YOU! I appreciate your support!

[@Fixall7]

Great review thank you , I have one exactly like this one on my Browning Target .308 . Even tho the rifle has a 28" Bull barrel , I still got muzzle jump and it was annoying . After installing this 3 years ago I can say that my shooting and grouping improved by 100% . I can say I put 3 rounds in 1 hole @ 100 yards and just a touch bigger @ 200 yards . My point of impact didn't change which was a good thing that I didn't need to re-adjust the scope .... Thank you Witt Machine . So it looks a little bulky and ugly as some friends put it , as long as I'm Happy who cares what others say ......

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Excellent, James! Thank you for your input.

[@umpman04]

Tactical, it looks tactical not bulky ! And tactical is very cool ! ! Your boys are just jealous......

[@ReviewThisThing]

Haha. Excellent point.

[@practicaloccultist231]

Nice review. Witt machine makes great products, I have their sme and it works great.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Thank you so much! And thank you for watching! Here’s our SME review kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJDXcmmMrbScfrs

[@gspanie87]

Just found your channel, subbed, thank you so much :)

[@ReviewThisThing]

I’m so glad you did! Thank you for watching and subscribing!!! Please share any time you think someone else may be interested 😊

[@brettb86]

I'm convinced! Buying one today

[@ReviewThisThing]

I hope you like yours as much as we like ours.

[@mr.c2763]

That's a nice looking muzzle brake and I'll have to try it on my .308 Savage Axis. Those Super Performance rounds can kick so I definitely want to see how this lowers that recoil. You and your husband did another excellent job with the video.

[@ReviewThisThing]

We’ve been very impressed for sure. Thank you so much for all of your support!

[@mr.c2763]

@@ReviewThisThing Your information is very authentic and that really goes a long way.

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That means a lot!!!

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[@mybuck2010]

Just got mine yesterday that I ordered from Witt. Looks like excellent machine work. Put it on today as per instructions that came with it. Everything fit perfectly. It went on a savage storm lightweight 5.8 pounds. Will get back with y’all when I fire it off 👍

[@ReviewThisThing]

I’ll definitely be interested to hear what you think!

[@mybuck2010]

Got sighted in and works perfectly. Cut recoil by nearly half. Better have ear plugs 👍

[@mybuck2010]

@@gabrielwest7370 ???????

[@gabrielwest7370]

@@mybuck2010 how long did it take to come in after you ordered it?

[@mybuck2010]

@@gabrielwest7370 Took about 6-8 weeks Seems like when I ordered it they told me up front that it would be a delay. I can’t remember exactly. It took few weeks. Excellent machine work

[@umpman04]

Got my Witt Muzzle Brake for my Savage 3006 and WOW ! ! ! ! VERY IMPRESSIVE how well this unit works ! ! ! ! Darn Good Product.. Can't say enough about this puppy accept that if you're looking for a Bolt-On muzzle break, you won't go wrong with this product ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Just give them your muzzle diameter at the muzzle and 1 1/2 in. back from the muzzle, send them yer money and You'll have your brake in about a week ........Follow the directions on how to put it on and you're good to go. It's easy as pie.......... Oh, and much thanks out to "Review This Thing" for posting this.... You are why I took a hard look at this product.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Hey hey! You got it. I’m glad yours has done as well for you!

[@umpman04]

@@ReviewThisThing Yup, It's the bomb ! Now I have a reason to start reloading because rounds are gonna start getting through this rig of mine !

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@umpman04 heck yeah

[@tangomantactical]

Whats even cooler is a clamp on threaded barrel product they make. Makes any imported firearm suppressor ready! Good stuff!

[@ReviewThisThing]

I JUST saw that this morning because someone asked about clamp on suppressors. Have you used it much?

[@tangomantactical]

@@ReviewThisThing it is legit. I do not know the overall durability? Time will tell but, the product is premium. Also, your required to give the a o.d. of your barrel and they make sure you get a proper i.d. size of the attachment. I'm shooting it on my channel. I'm not 100% sure how to link it too you. OBTW it's attached to a Beretta CX4 Storm. It's a fairly new video.

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I’ll check it out!

[@tangomantactical]

@@ReviewThisThing thanks but know I an not reviewing it. We are shooting.1/4 mild steel plates and shot about 8 different firearms at the plate to see what would punch a hole threw it.

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Hahaha. Okay.

[@ironDsteele]

I put one of these on a Remington 700 in 270 WSM. It has very little felt recoil an you can now maintain sight picture throughout the shot. I put another one on a Voere .458 Win Mag and it drastically reduces recoil. This goes without saying- don't ever fire such a large rifle without earpro especially with a brake installed. You will regret it.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Absolutely!! You’ve got that right!!!

[@backwoodscharlie8483]

A guy at the range bought one for his 300 Win Mag he let me try it the kick was less than a 308 Winchester

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Heck yeah!

[@Jason-2023]

Thank you for doing the review of this brake. I have a BAR Mk3 in 7mm Rem Mag, and since there is no easy way to remove the barrel for threading, no gunsmith will touch it. This may be the only way to attach a brake to it. Is there any trick to ensuring a perfectly level installation?

[@ReviewThisThing]

They provide some pretty thorough instructions. Just make sure you send them the specs perfectly so it fits right.

[@Bones6987]

Just got a 460 and the 500 grain projectiles are a serious force to control. I’ve shot plenty big game/dangerous game calibers but I’m over 50 so I am definitely in the market for this caliber Great review and definitely the most informative one I’ve seen in a while

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Thank you so much, Steve. That means a lot! Good luck. I hope it works well for you!

[@fredwilson6695]

Eight of my rifles have Witt machine brakes and my present build will have one before it’s ready for the range, so I have nothing but praise for this product. From 22-250 to450 bushmaster recoil, phenomenal!! !,

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@@fredwilson6695 thank you!

[@milesmanges]

Im thinking of getting this for my mossberg mvp predator with the heavy fluted barrel, time to break out the micrometer

[@ReviewThisThing]

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!

[@BLUEYENKO]

I put one on my Mossberg Patriot 308. It took out at least 60% of the recoil.

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@BLUEYENKO we’ve loved it.

[@matthewstafford6903]

Put mine on my 270 and it legitimately shoots lighter than my 10.5” 5.56 AR. Going to get more of their products for the AR platforms. These things are amazing

[@ReviewThisThing]

Oh man. I’d love to shoot. .270 with one on it! What .270 do you have?

[@matthewstafford6903]

@@ReviewThisThing just an old Remington 770. I now actually shoot the thing (hated the recoil before) and really tuning in longer range shooting (for me). We can only get about 300 yards at my place but it made that process much easier and more fun! I have videos but don’t think I have the ability to post that in the comment section lol

[@matthewstafford6903]

Oh and side note: last year was my first year hunting with it. Prepare to not be able to hear for a bit 😬 the recoil dampening was great but without plugs, in the woods… whew it’s loud!

[@ReviewThisThing]

I know! I try to do that all the time!

[@ReviewThisThing]

Oh yeah! I NEVER shoot a gun without hearing protection - or a suppressor!

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[@randyanderson2124]

Great review. Just curious, how long did it take to receive the brake when you ordered it? Reading horror stories from people who ordered one never receiving it & horrible customer service from the company.

[@ReviewThisThing]

It didn’t take long at all. I don’t remember exactly because it’s been a while, but it was probably a couple/few weeks.

[@johnhumphries4632]

Sounds like a good deal, especially designed for your rifle.

[@ReviewThisThing]

It’s been fun.

[@wimpiestumpfe6284]

Hi can i but a suppressor adaptor on my sako cal.308 dont want to cut threat on barrel?

[@ReviewThisThing]

Hmmm…what suppressor do you have? If your Sako is threaded, you should be able to just screw a suppressor on.

[@treegrower1]

Interesting article.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Thank you for watching!

[@richardw1744]

@@ReviewThisThing I'm in the market next month for a new 308, you're giving me ideas for the end of it 😀

[@ReviewThisThing]

Have you checked out our Cascade, Bergara, and Ruger American reviews??? They’re all threaded 😊

[@treegrower1]

@@ReviewThisThing yes but I'm not getting any of them. A new Browning X bolt is hopefully coming my way next month.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Ahhhh. Those are nice, too!

[@saulubalde5865]

Hola te saludo de Uruguay y te consulto que costó tiene este frenó de boca y como le hago para conprarlo desde mi país gracias y buen video

[@ReviewThisThing]

They’re about $175. I’m not sure if they ship there, but check out the website.

[@saulubalde5865]

Muchas gracias x tu respuesta yo de mi país solo me dejá compra de Amazon o eBay podes pasarme enlace gracias 🎉

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[@rudyvazquez8230]

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[@murderlesson101]

How is it for a semi auto rifle

[@ReviewThisThing]

Hmm…I haven’t used it on one, so I’m not sure.

[@abubakarbilal4757]

ma'am. i have a question does muzzle brake effects the accuracy?? Plz reply.

[@ReviewThisThing]

It does not seem to effect it negatively. It does change the point if impact, but, if anything, it makes me more accurate because I’m not anticipating recoil.

[@abubakarbilal4757]

@@ReviewThisThing highly regards yours answer. Thank u 🙂

[@abubakarbilal4757]

@@ReviewThisThing What is the percent chance that it will not impact?

[@ReviewThisThing]

You’re welcome!

[@ReviewThisThing]

Haha. Hard to say because it will depend on the rifle and the load you’re using. The only way to know is to test it.

[@altruisticscoundrel]

Witt has sales, often.

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[@wimpiestumpfe6284]

What I ment was an clamp on adaptor,

[@ReviewThisThing]

If it’s threaded, you shouldn’t need an adapter

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

Seven inches to movement the Right ... ?

[@ReviewThisThing]

It's been a while since we filmed this - what's the question?

[@NSWvet83]

I would not mess with the barrel harmonics for long range. But if you're not shooting past 600yrds, maybe you can get away with this.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Yeah. Mainly shooting around 100 yards.

[@umpman04]

Whatever Dude ! ! ! !

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[@garrytalley8009]

Great review, but it is ugly. It costs a lot to have a barrel threaded these days, but I bit the bullet and am going that route. You can use a suppressor at a later date giving more options doing that. It is a great product as a cost savings for those on a real limited budget and there are those that think this item is pretty. We all have our opinions. I have a lot of guns with brakes and some without. I do like muzzle brakes and wish all my rifles had them. Maybe they all will before it's over. Muzzle brakes work and with lower calibers you can see the bullet hit through the scope that you couldn't otherwise. Nice video.

[@ReviewThisThing]

Thanks so much for your thoughts, Garry. You’re exactly right about the possibility of a suppressor later being a plus to getting the barrel threaded. Thanks for watching!

[@RockawayCCW]

Muzzle breaks are great so long as you are nowhere near me when you are using it :-)

[@ReviewThisThing]

Haha. Yep! Good hearing protection is a MUST for sure.

[@BLUEYENKO]

They are great for indoor ranges unless they put you by the wall. 😂

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Truth!

[@bigotonbrand]

14-15 inch lbs

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[@Sniper--tf3qt]

Muzzle brakes are Tacticool l

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I love them.

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If anyone knows where to buy, write to me

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Head here and send a message. I can answer there. www.reviewthisthingtv.com/

[@allanclose4181]

Good lord woman, are you tweaking? SLOW DOWN !

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