muzzlebrake and reloads

[Backr]

hey gents, i have a 700 sps tac (20" 1/12 twist) i was thinking about having it threaded and installing a muzzlebrake, and was curious as to will this effect my loads? i have a bunch of rounds loaded up ready to go test out and was wondering if i should wait till after i get the brake installed or go ahead and test them, thanks for the help

 

[RockyMtnMT]

hey gents, i have a 700 sps tac (20" 1/12 twist) i was thinking about having it threaded and installing a muzzlebrake, and was curious as to will this effect my loads? i have a bunch of rounds loaded up ready to go test out and was wondering if i should wait till after i get the brake installed or go ahead and test them, thanks for the help

I think there is a good chance that it will effect you poi. Should not do anything to your vel and pressure.

Steve

 

[FearNoWind]

Anything added to the barrel will affect its harmonics so you can expect that adding a muzzle brake will have some influence on your accuracy. But it's not an insurmountable issue. A little work on the load or seating depth may be all you'll need.
Just keep in mind that, typically in a prone shooting position, a muzzle brake will throw pieces of whatever is under the muzzle onto our neighboring shooter at the range - how much it throws depends on its design. Also, you may need better hearing protection.

 

[Backr]

Ah that makes sense, I'll go ahead and install the break before testing, having a full shoulder replacement, so thinking anything that lessens recoil will be good

 

[Rich Coyle]

You won't be disappointed. Get one with no vents in the bottom.

 

[Backr]

You won't be disappointed. Get one with no vents in the bottom.

I was thinking about a surefire socom, but honestly don't know all to much about brakes, anything you would recommend, I'll be ordering one here soon

 

[Okanogan]

If it was me, for a bolt gun I would give strong consideration to a JEC. I believe he is a forum member but I like the JEC results from this comparison of brakes:

Muzzle Brake: Summary of Field Test Results - PrecisionRifleBlog.com

 

[RockyMtnMT]

I very much like the Pain Killer brakes by Kirby. APS Rifles.

Steve

 

[Backr]

Awesome I'll check it thanke