I bought a new rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, that is threaded at the muzzle, it has a thread protector screwed on now.

I bought the rifle to learn precision shooting.
I can live with the thread protector but the looks of it bother me.

I can't have a silencer, but could screw another type of accessory on.

I will most likely shoot from prone or bench.

What would be a good choice for a muzzle device for this type of rifle, in this chambering, or should I just learn to live with the thread protector.

Find some type of muzzle brake, preferably one made for precision shooting. It will look better, and be functional as well. The only negative to a good muzzle brake is that it can direct some of the noise and shock to the side of the shooter as opposed to just out front.

By the way, great choice in caliber. I have a Percision rifle in 260 Remington. Same 6.5 mm bullet just a different cartridge. The gun is a pleasure to shoot. Very accurate as well.

My thread protectors were made to look exactly like the barrel itself. When installed, I almost need a magnifying glass to locate the joint between the barrel and the thread protector.

Outside of suppressors, muzzle devices for bolt action rifles are pretty much limited to brakes. APA makes some very nice brakes that are removable by hand. Brakes are very effective at reducing recoil, and at reducing the number of friends shooting on either side of you. Brakes will be much larger and will stand out much more than your thread protector.

But if this is a barrel beauty contest, you're on your own.

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Originally posted by fritz:
Brakes are very effective at reducing the number of friends [you have].

But if this is a barrel beauty contest, you're on your own.

QFT (with minor editing)

Not that concerned about looks, I wouldn't be asking about this if the thread saver was blended into the barrel. The thread saver this rifle has is large knurling.
I can live with it but would prefer something different. Especially if it severed a purpose.
I don't think the recoil of the 6.5 creedmoor warrants the downside of a brake.

OK its a common thread, order up a better one.