and .50 BMG rifles. You may actually see smaller groups on your target. Permalink - Articles, Gear Review, … Get the Shooting Illustrated Reloaded newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. A well-controlled muzzle will yield very nice performance downrange. Most compensators reduce accuracy, but not all do. However, since a muzzle brake will decrease perceived recoil, it may improve your shooting. Any more pressure that about 35lb-ft is not needed and probably not desirable, with 20-25lb-ft about optimal according to many brake/comp … Rifle manufacturers are producing scoped rifles with built in muzzle brakes. In fact in some circles like NRA Service Rifle the competitors glue the brakes on the threads rather than tighten them down. As a result, there might be some change in accuracy as the bullets will leave at different points. Plenty of long-range shooters use breaks, especially with the heavier calibers. I have no idea what a comp will do on a longer barrel. Not only do they tend to throw copious flash out from ports and baffles, but the blast that follows throws enough dust and vegetation that spotting a shooter is relatively easy. The bullet passes through a cone of 35 degrees before it exits the brake. This is why Benchrest rifles always have a perfectly finished muzzle without any additional accessories. If the brake is not aligned right the bullet can strike one edge as it exits the barrel. BSA1, Jan 28, 2018 #1. carbine85 Member. Velocity here will not be affected unless the barrel is shortened to compensate for the added length of the brake. A .22 does have muzzle flip, and this comp reduces it considerably. Accuracy Effects; Any muzzle device or change to the barrel can and will affect POI. Yes, muzzle brakes could effect accuracy in a bad way like if there aren't made right or not attached in the right way. Muzzle brakes have no effect on accuracy, but they may have an affect on your friendship with shooters nearby. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); What affect would having a muzzle brake installed have on accuracy of this load. Normally, I'll recommend a bull barrel when premium performance is desired, and there are solid reasons for this advice. At the range on Sunday I had a guy ask me if I was shooting a .50 cal. He was given a rifle in exchange for some other work he did that wouldn't shoot right. By reducing felt recoil, muzzle brakes prevent the shooter from getting tired over multiple shots and can help reduce flinching or tensing up before the shot too, both of which negatively affect accuracy. “The higher the pressure of the particular round, the more effective the brake. Joined Apr 13, 2004 Messages … The brake forced the rifle to move straight to the rear during recoil, so the scope's reticle essentially remained on point of aim as long as my body position was correct. Still, there’s no question that a good brake can reduce felt recoil up to 45%. I'm … Still, there's no question that a good brake can reduce felt recoil up to 45%. As far as I can tell, haters of muzzle brakes complain mainly about the redirected sound and gas discharge. Sure does tame down a gun. With a proper brake and a hot handload under a 40 gr bullet, the Swift will move 1/2″ to the rear and 0 muzzle rise! As BB said it may help because it will … I think all rifles should be made to the best they can be which is why most if not all of mine will have one. While that number isn't astounding for a rifle's favored load, in this case it was the average for all ammo I fed it. What’s important is that they are straight and the threads are perpendicular with the base. Bottom Gas Venting Helps Accuracy I own a Roedale muzzle brake that redirects the gasses back- and sideways, and upwards. This … In fact, a good muzzle brake can improve your accuracy. With the little 5.56 in a heavy, gas-operated target rifle, the benefit of a break is negligeable, IMO, since recoil is a little vibration rather than a "kick". Muzzle brakes can negatively affect accuracy if made wrong or worn out. The Effects Of Crown Damage On Accuracy And Point Of Aim. I was about to give up—assuming the longer barrel I'd gambled on was a dog. If you are going for the most accuracy and a … If you're in a position where controlling flash and recoil are both important, one of the combination brakes might be worth a look. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? Roy’s findings are fascinating and suggest that further study of muzzle brakes is warranted. That was the Alamo Four Star Cowl Induction Muzzle Brake for all but the 308 Win, where the APA Fat B* did slightly better. The latter benefit should have made a larger impact on me, and the fact I'm only now realizing how well braking helps accuracy is evidence of my slow-wittedness. The record group for a .50 is 2.6" at 1000 yards. But loud and ugly. Anything that can be screwed onto the muzzle will affect the accuracy. If you do the muzzle can get pinched ever so slightly and have a detrimental affect on accuracy. I fired it with and without the comp and the difference is surprising. A chambered brake typically has ports only along the three and six o’clock … I’ve heard unsubstantiated tales of the redirected recoil of muzzle brakes affecting rifle scopes. Muzzle brakes have no effect on accuracy, but they may have an affect on your friendship with shooters nearby. Yet, the muzzle simply wouldn't settle down. One particular 5.56 rifle wore a heavy-contour (.936-inch outer diameter) barrel, so I opted for a JP Enterprises/Bennie Cooley tactical muzzle brake, which blended nicely with the large barrel. Mine was a pinned and welded baffle-style brake that resembled a to-scale version of those I'd seen on artillery pieces. However; with the Accubrake® we normally see only a slight change in the point of impact, not in the accuracy of the rifle. Joined: Jul 1, 2007 Messages: 2,333 Location: Southwest, Ohio. newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. Muzzle brakes … But we can all agree that precision installation of the brake is essential for accuracy. No. Some people swear by them, while others swear at them. Accuracy was also very good for a stock carbine. However if installed correctly shouldn't effect potential accuracy. The first thing I noticed with my pinned brake was that recoil was straight back, allowing very rapid follow-up shots. I like talking to this one guy a lot becuase of all his experience and knowledge with gunsmithing. Muzzle brakes reduce recoil by diverting part of these gasses to the side so that they do not add to the rearward recoil. On the other hand, a poorly done muzzle brake can cause serious problems. Installation is Key to Accuracy The muzzle brake was worn out from shooting and the rifle needed to be recrowned. If the exit hole is too small, such as +.005″ over bullet diameter, accuracy suffers. I built one. I like talking to this one guy a lot becuase of all his experience and knowledge with gunsmithing. He was given a rifle in exchange for some other work he did that wouldn't shoot right. Now let’s get to the results of the individual muzzle brakes. Both of the Alamo Four Star and American Precision Arms (APA) muz… By cleaning the exit gasses off the bullet path, incipient yaw can be altered compared to a bare muzzle. Lets say, compared to like FSC30? A chambered brake has a series of open ports that the bullet passes through. Would/Could a muzzle brake affect accuracy? If you're like me and no longer have those worries, giving a good quality muzzle brake a try just might give you something to brag about the next time you compare groups. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; Would a muzzle brake for a 6mm bore effect accuracy if it was installed on a .204 barrel? However, since a muzzle brake will decrease perceived recoil, it may improve your shooting. Many hunters and shooters alike have been able to enjoy their favorite pastime and take up their favorite big caliber rifle again. Bullet strikes while exiting make it impossible to achieve good groups. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't seem to get the 18-inch upper to shoot consistently decent groups. Others say it doesn't matter. After we got some surprising results of doing a similar test to this on a 22 rim fire rifle, we decided to try it with a 308 Winchester. Some barrels may display no change while others might show increased accuracy, and yet others still might show decreased accuracy, … E-mail your comments/questions about this site to:ShootingIllustrated@nrahq.orgFor questions/comments about Shooting Illustrated magazine, please e-mail:Publications@nrahq.orgYou can contact the NRA via phone at: NRA Member Programs1-800-672-3888, To advertise on Shooting Illustrated, visit nramediakit.com for more information. No matter how solid my shooting position, muzzle movement after each shot was significant, so I began to suspect recoil was having more affect on accuracy than previously thought. They can improve or ruin accuracy depending on the design of the break and how they are installed on the rifle. Jan 8, 2004 #2 4. The heat map below shows the average % reduction for each muzzle brake and rifle tested. It will, however, affect the harmonics of the barrel and you may need to adjust your load accordingly. Brakes can and do affect precision, they can also affect BC, as do suppressors. Followed very closely by the 25-06, 6mm Remington, any Weatherby small bore. Changing from a flash suppressor to a truly effective muzzle brake made the most difference in the end. It is only the advances in muzzle brake efficiency in the last decades that have made the .50 BMG a viable rifle round. Roy Bertalotto has done considerable experimentation with muzzle brakes, testing dozens of brake designs on his own rifles over the past few years. rifles I recently built had threaded (aka pre-ban) barrels that were destined for accurate pursuits. At least some do. 4mesh063 Well-Known Member. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-6323545-2']); If the brake is not aligned right the bullet can strike one edge as it exits the barrel. You may not reproduce original text or photos without advanced permission in writing. There does also appear to be some evidence that muzzle brakes can improve accuracy, as well as making the shooting experience a little bit more comfortable, to say the least. In fact in some circles like NRA Service Rifle the competitors glue the brakes on the threads rather than tighten them down. Muzzle brakes - do they reduce accuracy? It is known that high torque on muzzle devices can effect bore diameter. Although the muzzle brake tends to reduce recoil felt when one is … Yes - especially if you had a case of recoilitis. By the time the brake begins to redirect the exhaust gasses, the bullet has already cleared the barrel. royinidaho Well-Known Member. Would Ineed to adjust powder,seating depth, ect.I'd just hate to put the brake on and find out it wouldn't shoot those little clover leaf groups any more. Affect accuracy? A brake reduces muzzle jump by using gas pressure to manhandle the barrel via directional ports, but how much pressure does a a .22lr have to offer? During the same time frame, I also accurized a stock DPMS Panther 7.62 NATO Sportical carbine. I had previously tested the JP brake on one of the company's LRP-07 (.308 Win.) Ultimately I'm hoping to teach my daughter how to shoot with this gun, so I'm figuring the increased perceived noise caused by adding a brake will negate any benefits to decreased muzzle flip and/or recoil from … A quick chat regarding the advantages and disadvantages of Muzzle Brakes and would I use them on a Hunting Rifle. Will it make the rifle more accurate? The extra weight might change the barrel harmonics, but by the time the muzzle brake is doing its braking, the bullet is already out of the barrel and will go where it goes. Accuracy Effects; Any muzzle device or change to the barrel can and will affect POI. A minimum of .030" clearance is required assuming the threads are cut perfectly concentric with the bore. Not in any significant way. My Ruger MkII has a 5.5" bull barrel. Since the appearance of Muzzle Brakes on the scene, shooters have discovered the benefits of using them. If it is done properly, the brake should not affect accuracy at all. The numbers in bold indicate the top performer for each cartridge. A muzzle brake, correctly installed, will have no direct effect on accuracy. ONE brake--MULTIPLE guns. He made a new brake and recrowned the muzzle … I have over 20 rifles with brakes. ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, © 2020 AccurateShooter.com. It will, however, affect the harmonics of the barrel and you may need to adjust your load accordingly. I've read that you want the brake to be around +.020 of bore diameter and obviously the effectiveness of the brake would be diminished somewhat going from a 6mm bullet passing thru versus a 20cal bullet passing thru, but will it also effect accuracy if the bore is oversized? The Browning BOSS muzzle brake is unscrewed and a solid (no holes) BOSS-CR muzzle weight replaces it. When this 18-inch-barreled AR was finished, it averaged .9-inch groups at 100 yards overall. Would a muzzle brake for a 6mm bore effect accuracy if it was installed on a .204 barrel? A properly designed muzzle brake can significantly reduce recoil. I've built rifles that shoot better with their favored load, but none that shot all factory match loads this well. And likewise, the best brakes, when installed properly, seem to have no negative effect on accuracy. The only muzzle device that can truly ruin accuracy is a muzzle brake with insufficient clearance. The muzzle brake tested for this article is a BOSS attached to the barrel of a .338 Winchester Magnum caliber Browning BAR Mark II rifle, which weighs approximately 9 pounds with scope and mount. the answer is yes! })(); To comment on a post, click Post Title or "Comment" Link. If it is done properly, the brake should not affect accuracy at all. i was told that once the bullet leaves the barrel, a muzzle device has no effect to its accuracy or the distance a bullet can travel other than muzzle device helps controlling recoil and target acquisition What they do for accuracy is take away the pain you feel in your shoulder, as well as reducing the amount of movement your body experiences with the shot. By the time the brake begins to redirect the exhaust gasses, the bullet has already cleared the barrel. Privacy Policy • Contact Us • Warnings • FAQs • © 2021 National Rifle Association of America. It doesn't seem to negatively affect accuracy of the rifle, either. Several 5.56 NATO and .308 Win. (function() { At the range on Sunday I had a guy ask me if I was shooting a .50 cal. Tuesday, April 5, 2011. And likewise, the best brakes, when installed properly, seem to have no negative effect on accuracy. 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