d2wing
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This year I recovered enough to deer hunt. My buddy built a partially enclosed deer stand with a roof for me. I was fortunate to get a good shot on a nice doe. I had never paid much attention to the muzzle brake on my Tikka before. Even though the muzzle was outside of the stand the reflection of the blast off the roof and walls was horrible. My ears still ring over a week later. I no longer think my 7-08 Tikka is a perfect deer rifle. If I can figure out what threads it has, I will replace the muzzle brake with a thread protector or something and use ear protection. I am also considering a new rifle of course. I want a .308 but I am considering something lighter like a 6.5 something.
In any case, beware of muzzle brakes, especially in an enclosed area. as I posted elsewhere suggestions are welcome.
In any case, beware of muzzle brakes, especially in an enclosed area. as I posted elsewhere suggestions are welcome.