$195.00
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The Area 419 Sidewinder Magnum is a self-timing muzzle brake designed for .338 caliber rifles where taming recoil and muzzle rise matter. Built on a proven platform—the Sidewinder adds an extra port and larger diameter compared to Area 419's popular Hellfire model—to deliver meaningfully stronger recoil reduction without the complexity of traditional brake timing. If you're running a .338 magnum, this nitride-finished brake locks onto your barrel with a simple hand-tight knurled collar and no tools required. Once seated, it stays put; removal and reinstallation return to zero without adjustment.
What sets the Sidewinder apart is its self-timing collar design. Install the included universal adapter to your barrel with a 13/16" wrench—once torqued down, it stays there permanently. Thread the brake assembly onto the adapter, rotate it until level (the face is engraved with a horizontal line to guide you), push it firmly home, and hand-tighten the collar. That's it. No guesswork on port orientation, no risk of the brake spinning as you lock it down, and no need for shims or crush washers. The rearward-facing ports use a proprietary progressive design: larger ports closer to the muzzle that taper slightly down the length, maintaining recoil control while keeping overall length compact at 3.35 inches.
The brake is machined from heat-treated 17-4PH stainless steel and finished in black nitride. It's made entirely in the USA on CNC equipment. The complete assembly—brake plus adapter—weighs 7.5 ounces and adds roughly 2.75 inches to your barrel length. The 5/8-24 thread pitch suits most modern magnum rifles in this caliber.
| Caliber | .338 |
| Thread Pitch | 5/8-24 |
| Brake Outer Diameter | 1.125" |
| Collar Outer Diameter | 1.275" |
| Overall Length | 3.35" |
| Adds to Barrel Length | Approximately 2.75" |
| Weight (Brake + Adapter) | 7.5 oz |
| Material | Heat-treated 17-4PH stainless steel |
| Finish | Black nitride |
| Includes | Universal adapter, brake assembly |
The Sidewinder Magnum is 5/8-24, the standard thread pitch for most modern .338 magnum rifles.
Thread the included universal adapter onto your barrel using a 13/16" wrench and torque it down—this adapter remains permanently installed. Then left-hand thread the brake and collar assembly onto the adapter until snug, rotate the brake until level (using the engraved line on the face as your guide), push it firmly home to lock onto the taper, and hand-tighten the collar. No additional tools are needed.
Yes. The self-timing design and tapered lock allow removal and reinstallation to return to zero without adjustment.
The brake assembly and universal adapter come together. The adapter fits your barrel permanently, and the brake threads onto it.
SKU: 167525890 • Width: 3.4in • Height: 1.8in • Depth: 5.6in • Weight: 0.599oz
Availability: In Stock
The Area 419 Sidewinder Magnum is a self-timing muzzle brake designed for .338 caliber rifles where taming recoil and muzzle rise matter. Built on a proven platform—the Sidewinder adds an extra port and larger diameter compared to Area 419's popular Hellfire model—to deliver meaningfully stronger recoil reduction without the complexity of traditional brake timing. If you're running a .338 magnum, this nitride-finished brake locks onto your barrel with a simple hand-tight knurled collar and no tools required. Once seated, it stays put; removal and reinstallation return to zero without adjustment.
What sets the Sidewinder apart is its self-timing collar design. Install the included universal adapter to your barrel with a 13/16" wrench—once torqued down, it stays there permanently. Thread the brake assembly onto the adapter, rotate it until level (the face is engraved with a horizontal line to guide you), push it firmly home, and hand-tighten the collar. That's it. No guesswork on port orientation, no risk of the brake spinning as you lock it down, and no need for shims or crush washers. The rearward-facing ports use a proprietary progressive design: larger ports closer to the muzzle that taper slightly down the length, maintaining recoil control while keeping overall length compact at 3.35 inches.
The brake is machined from heat-treated 17-4PH stainless steel and finished in black nitride. It's made entirely in the USA on CNC equipment. The complete assembly—brake plus adapter—weighs 7.5 ounces and adds roughly 2.75 inches to your barrel length. The 5/8-24 thread pitch suits most modern magnum rifles in this caliber.
| Caliber | .338 |
| Thread Pitch | 5/8-24 |
| Brake Outer Diameter | 1.125" |
| Collar Outer Diameter | 1.275" |
| Overall Length | 3.35" |
| Adds to Barrel Length | Approximately 2.75" |
| Weight (Brake + Adapter) | 7.5 oz |
| Material | Heat-treated 17-4PH stainless steel |
| Finish | Black nitride |
| Includes | Universal adapter, brake assembly |
The Sidewinder Magnum is 5/8-24, the standard thread pitch for most modern .338 magnum rifles.
Thread the included universal adapter onto your barrel using a 13/16" wrench and torque it down—this adapter remains permanently installed. Then left-hand thread the brake and collar assembly onto the adapter until snug, rotate the brake until level (using the engraved line on the face as your guide), push it firmly home to lock onto the taper, and hand-tighten the collar. No additional tools are needed.
Yes. The self-timing design and tapered lock allow removal and reinstallation to return to zero without adjustment.
The brake assembly and universal adapter come together. The adapter fits your barrel permanently, and the brake threads onto it.
SKU: 167525890 • Width: 3.4in • Height: 1.8in • Depth: 5.6in • Weight: 0.599oz