I'm back and forth whether or not I want to install a muzzle brake. Obviously for a .17 HMR I would not need it for muzzle jump, but can I really expect improved accuracy with one?
Another Muzzle Brake ?
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Re: Another Muzzle Brake ?
Could go either way, often times you will notice a improvment in accuracy with a brake installed. For a .17 HMR, I wouldnt go thru the effort of having the barrel threaded after the fact, unless you inteded on threading for a can, just my .02
Kirk R
Could go either way, often times you will notice a improvment in accuracy with a brake installed. For a .17 HMR, I wouldnt go thru the effort of having the barrel threaded after the fact, unless you inteded on threading for a can, just my .02
Kirk R
Re: Another Muzzle Brake ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Kirk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I wouldnt go thru the effort of having the barrel threaded after the fact, unless you inteded on threading for a can, just my .02
Kirk R </div></div>
+1 I've been considering doing the same thing.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Kirk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I wouldnt go thru the effort of having the barrel threaded after the fact, unless you inteded on threading for a can, just my .02
Kirk R </div></div>
+1 I've been considering doing the same thing.
Re: Another Muzzle Brake ?
Small bore I think you would be better off just putting a can on it
You will still get the supersonic crack, however the recoil should be reduced and it wont be as loud.
Is the recoil really an issue for you?
What about putting it all in a heavy stock?
Small bore I think you would be better off just putting a can on it
You will still get the supersonic crack, however the recoil should be reduced and it wont be as loud.
Is the recoil really an issue for you?
What about putting it all in a heavy stock?
Re: Another Muzzle Brake ?
There's no issue with recoil. The rig's pretty heavy too. Just trying to squeeze every drop of accuracy out of it. Although, another benefit of moving here from NY is that a can is legal here. I'm assuming it's the same amout of work to install one.
I can break the rifle down to just the barrel and action myself in a few minutes. About how much should I expect to pay to have the barrel threaded?
There's no issue with recoil. The rig's pretty heavy too. Just trying to squeeze every drop of accuracy out of it. Although, another benefit of moving here from NY is that a can is legal here. I'm assuming it's the same amout of work to install one.
I can break the rifle down to just the barrel and action myself in a few minutes. About how much should I expect to pay to have the barrel threaded?
Re: Another Muzzle Brake ?
Id rather get a can, but thats just me. The extra barrel length would be better than the brake imo. And it would look kinda funny
Id rather get a can, but thats just me. The extra barrel length would be better than the brake imo. And it would look kinda funny
Re: Another Muzzle Brake ?
Accuracy doesnt result from having a muzzle brake... and in fact it may change harmonics and your point of impact may shift.
Threading the barrel is no issue and you can have end caps made to cover the threads.
I recommend a can over a muzzle brake for your .17.
A can makes sense, somewhat... a muzzle brake to me, makes no sense
Accuracy doesnt result from having a muzzle brake... and in fact it may change harmonics and your point of impact may shift.
Threading the barrel is no issue and you can have end caps made to cover the threads.
I recommend a can over a muzzle brake for your .17.
A can makes sense, somewhat... a muzzle brake to me, makes no sense
