Brake or no brake ?

[powdergun]

Looking at gadgets such as the boss system on Brownings and a similar device on the ruger mini target rifle has me curious. A brake obviously adds mass to the end of a barrel.

1) would this have enough of an effect on barrel harmonics to affect accuracy ?
2) as a general statement are barrels without a brake more or less accurate as barrels with.

In other words for those who can shoot with insane accuracy at long range do they prefer a brake or not given the choice ?

Thanks

 

[eatredmeat157]

Insane accuracy? Don't know.
MOA accuracy? Makes NO difference with/without.
I don't consider myself insane. (In regards to accuracy.)

 

[frigpig]

Brakes are not allowed at most sanctioned compititions not because they are more accurate but because they are loud.

A brake is turned several thou larger than the bullet diameter and has ZERO affect on accuracy.....unless you belive in magic.

It may improve accuracy by reducing flinch ect but that's it.

 

[RL-300mag]

I run a clamp on brake on 1 of my 300 wm & 1 without. They each have 28in barrels pacnor barrels & are both equal in sub-moa accuracy beyond 1500 yard's. I do prefer the brake for staying on target after touching the trigger. But for packing in the mountains & long range hunting I prefer without, that couple of inch's in length matter's to me anyway. And I don't consider myself (insane) when it come's to accuracy department. But I am very confident in the long range hunting & shooting game. So I would have to say no to a brake affecting accuracy. But it may help you with the famous flinch that we can get from the heavier recoiling cartridge's. Good luck in your long range quest..

Cheer's & play safe...

 

[Aries-]

Looking at gadgets such as the boss system on Brownings and a similar device on the ruger mini target rifle has me curious. A brake obviously adds mass to the end of a barrel.

1) would this have enough of an effect on barrel harmonics to affect accuracy ?
2) as a general statement are barrels without a brake more or less accurate as barrels with.

In other words for those who can shoot with insane accuracy at long range do they prefer a brake or not given the choice ?

Thanks

All the brake does is reduce recoil and muzzle jump. Accuracy is what you make it with your loads. The BOSS system on brownings and the harmonic adjuster on the mini 14 target adjust your barrel harmonics to the set load you want instead of tuning your load to the barrel.

 

[ntm]

Search "muzzle brake pull off".
It's a real thing with very effective brakes and higher recoiling cartridges. You need to have a very natural point of aim compared to a less effective brake or no brake at all.
As far as harmonics go, you just build a new load around the new harmonics, it's neither more or less inherently accurate.

 

[shildeb8]

I had a 1/2 moa load developed for my rifle. Wanted a brake so I could stay on target easier. Put a brake on and my load was now a 2" group at 100 yards. Just had to make a new load and now back to 1/2 moa. Didn't change accuracy just had to develop a new load. For hunting the brake is definitely a lot louder. If you hunt lots with the rifle I would suggest not having one. If all you want to do is target shoot then they are great.