muzzle brake
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rick smith
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It's effect on accuracy will depend on the individual rifle. I have owned two 300 Rums one with, one without a brake. Both were very accurate. I sold the one with the brake, didn't like the noise. It shot the same with or without the brake. Surprised me but the POI was also the same. Guess having a 28" bull barrel helped. You may or may not have to adjust your load or scope setting if you add a brake.Rick.
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A properly designed and installed brake will not have any effect on accuracy. Infact, there are several guys over at LRH that are using braked rifles and shooting at some very long distances with fantastic accuracy.
Keep in mind that the noise level will go up. I would highly recomend shooting a braked rifle with both ear plugs and shooting muffs.
JD338
Keep in mind that the noise level will go up. I would highly recomend shooting a braked rifle with both ear plugs and shooting muffs.
JD338
Powerstroke
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I have tossed the same idea around with my .300RUM.... I had a brake put on a .280 I have and it did not effect accuracy.
As JD stated however and this is still the one thing keeping me from doing it to the RUM is the noise! Even in a hunting situation where it may only be one shot taken, hearing protection is a MUST.
As JD stated however and this is still the one thing keeping me from doing it to the RUM is the noise! Even in a hunting situation where it may only be one shot taken, hearing protection is a MUST.
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Your accuracy will in fact change. You're altering the barrel harmonics by adding length.
Whether it will be better or worse no one can say.
Whether it will be better or worse no one can say.
Pop,
I feel a little sheepish taking you on with regards to your statement, but what the heck lol!
I will agree with you that it will change the rifles accuracy, but as long as the brake is precisely installed and hasn't damaged the crown, I shure would think that you could work up a new load (or find a different brand of purchased cartidges) that could do at least as well as your previous favorite round.
I feel a little sheepish taking you on with regards to your statement, but what the heck lol!
I will agree with you that it will change the rifles accuracy, but as long as the brake is precisely installed and hasn't damaged the crown, I shure would think that you could work up a new load (or find a different brand of purchased cartidges) that could do at least as well as your previous favorite round.
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Britz":9j7samzu said:
That is what I meant but worded it wrong.
The accuracy with established loads will change so a new work up will most likely be needed. Will you get a new accurate load? You should..... if you did before.
Powerstroke
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+1, +2
On the above statements... as I ended up changing powders.....worked out well though as it shoots better now than before the brake.
On the above statements... as I ended up changing powders.....worked out well though as it shoots better now than before the brake.
Greg Nolan
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I have braked a few of my rifles and a few came braked. I can't say any of the rifles I braked shot worse. I've got some tack drivers that are braked. Yeah it probably changes the harmonics but thats what elevation and windage adjustments are for. If you had to find the (right load) for your rifle un-braked you will have to do the same for the braked rifle . If you have the boss system you can do the adjustments with your current load. Don't worry about the accuracy issue, worry about the hearing protection issue! Enjoy the superior accuracy of the braked rifle that doesn't force you to flinch like the unbraked rifle did. I have a number of rifles that I shot without hearing protection when hunting and braked or un-breaked they WILL do permanent damage. As they say "If I only knew then what I know now"!! Brake the rifle and wear GOOD hearing protection! JD338 is a Valuable resourse of information. Take heed!
Good HUnting
Elkhunt :grin:
Good HUnting
Elkhunt :grin:
Guy Miner
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These guys?
http://www.bansnersrifle.com/
Very well respected rifle maker. I don't own one of his rifles, but have heard good things about them from people who know what they're talking about.
Good luck! Guy
http://www.bansnersrifle.com/
Very well respected rifle maker. I don't own one of his rifles, but have heard good things about them from people who know what they're talking about.
Good luck! Guy
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Guy Miner":5zpp0wfp said:
WOW!
Those are some beautiful rifles!
JD338
