Thread: Reccomend a muzzle break for me...

Originally Posted by rupert

Don't get a side exhaust brake - they have to be timed to the barrel/action which costs more money and means that it is more awkward retiming the brake after you have taken it off the muzzle when you want to do some maintenance on the rifle. Get a radial brake - cheaper to install and none of the timing problems associated with side exhaust brakes. The internal design of the brake is important for accuracy potential but you will have to check that out on the internet. I use both types, radial and side exhaust and prefer the radial for the reasons above - and there are no problems with dust clouds caused by the radial brake exhausting at the bottom - that is an internet reality created problem unless you are lying on the floor of a dust desert in Iraq. Be aware of how small the muzzle will be turned down for threading - the closer to the original diameter the threaded barrel is the better because the internal diameter of the bore may bell out (very bad for accuracy) if the muzzle is turned down too much for threading. Different kinds of manufacturing processes (hammer forging, button or cut rifling) of barrels have different levels of vulnerability to this effect. Do get a brake because they make a big difference to recoil but if you fire the rifle without hearing protection you will regret it for the rest of your life due to the probable hearing damage you will suffer. You may get a bit of flack from you mates as well if you don't warn them before you take the shot.

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