The Precision Armament Hypertap 7.62 5/8×24 brake (brand part no. A04618) is the .308 and 7.62mm Hypertap on the standard 5/8×24 thread. Its hybrid baffle design and convergent-divergent ports are rated for up to 84 percent recoil reduction, while 35-degree baffle angles and generous bore clearance keep the device forgiving. An integrated universal timing nut handles alignment without shims, and two spanner wrenches are included. It suits a precision or hunting rifle that needs recoil control and an easy swap to a suppressor.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .308 Winchester and 7.62mm, selected by bullet diameter.
• The thread is 5/8×24, the common .308 muzzle thread.
• Recoil reduction is rated at up to 84 percent, measured by Precision Armament on a pendulum with .223 Remington, 55-grain FMJ and a 16-inch barrel.
• An integrated universal timing nut removes the need for shims or crush washers and allows installation with an adjustable wrench or the two included spanner wrenches.
• Piloted drill-out ports allow tunable gas biasing, so you can reduce or eliminate sight picture movement.
• Baffle angles are 35 degrees, which keeps gas splashback away from the shooter if a baffle is struck.
• Bore clearance is 0.060 inch, a generous figure that forgives small misalignments.
• The body is 400 series stainless steel and the nut is 17-4 heat-treated stainless.
• Two stainless spanner wrenches are included for field installation and removal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which caliber should I choose? Precision Armament says to choose by the actual bullet diameter of your cartridge. A .300 Win Mag, for example, takes a 7.62/.308 device because its bullet is .308 inch.

Can I use it on a barrel shorter than 14.5 inches? Precision Armament gives 14.5 inches as the minimum recommended barrel length. It says you can use it on a shorter barrel but does not recommend it, because gases and concussion are directed back toward the shooter.

Should I drill out the pilot holes? Precision Armament advises deciding first whether you need to, since the brake already reduces so much recoil that there may be little left to cause muzzle rise. Unnecessary drilling can overcompensate and reduce the recoil reduction rating.

Buy the Precision Armament Hypertap Muzzle Brake, 7.62/.308, 5/8×24

The 5/8×24 Hypertap is a strong upgrade for a .308 rifle. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast direct shipping, and see more suppressors and muzzle devices while you are here.