Don’t Blow it Shooter !

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Common Mistakes Before You Pull the Trigger

Look, we’ve all been there. You’re 800 yards out, wind’s whispering lies, and you’re lined up perfectly. You press the trigger, and the round lands in the dirt because you forgot to dial your elevation. I’ve literally done this myself in the last month, so I can tell you that it happens to newbies and seasoned shooters alike, and let me be the first to admit that it stings every time. As the guy behind RifleKraft, I’ve spent years dissecting why good shooters miss—whether it’s the shooters relationship to the rifle, tech failing, gear acting up, or just a brain fart at the worst moment. This article breaks down the biggest pitfalls ive had or seen in shooting performance, from gear glitches to mental screw-ups, and...

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[bax]

I have had brakes and barrels get loose. I can torque a barrel and a brake in a barrel vice but the brake is tricky - nothing to grab onto.

When my next barrel is made, I was thinking to ask that two flats be made on the main part of the barrel just behind the brake and the top and bottom of the brake have flats cut into them. Not deep, just enough to get adjustable wrenches on. I was also thinking about marking the receiver, recoil lug and barrel with witness marks so I can tell at a glance if the barrel is loose.

Does that make any sense to anyone?

 

[Edsel]

I have had brakes and barrels get loose. I can torque a barrel and a brake in a barrel vice but the brake is tricky - nothing to grab onto.

When my next barrel is made, I was thinking to ask that two flats be made on the main part of the barrel just behind the brake…

Does that make any sense to anyone?

Like on Accuracy International barrels?

Drywall Tape helps alot, if one has “grip” issues.

 

[bax]

When using a barrel vice, I wrap the barrel with a leather strip. I was thinking about getting the brake tight when I don't have a barrel vice. I have those fat APA brakes.

I didn't know that AI did that with their barrels, pretty cool, thanks for the info.