Do muzzle breaks improve accuracy?

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Thinking about adding a muzzle break to my Mosin Nagant M44. Less recoil, more time enjoying shooting. I then wondered about how it would affect accuracy - negtively, positively, or no effect whatsoever.

While I'm on the subject, any trick of the trade to improve a Mosin's accuracy (besides shooting with the bayo in place)? (Yes, I know, they are not known from their sniper accuracy :) )

Lou
 
i have heard rumors /no facts that the muzzle breaks seen on flea bay/ other sites can be shot off /work loose and cause danger.........anyone else hear this?
otherwise no idea........
 
louthepou said:
Thinking about adding a muzzle break to my Mosin Nagant M44. Less recoil, more time enjoying shooting. I then wondered about how it would affect accuracy - negtively, positively, or no effect whatsoever.

While I'm on the subject, any trick of the trade to improve a Mosin's accuracy (besides shooting with the bayo in place)? (Yes, I know, they are not known from their sniper accuracy :) )

Lou
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It's like putting a loud fart can muffler on a Honda Civic,whatever you do ,it's not gonna be a Porsche.
 
I found it was more of learning to shoot my mn38 properly. I'm in no way suggesting you aren't a way better shooter than I am, in fact, I'd put money on you in a competition with me:redface:, but I found the short mosins to shoot very differently from other carbines and rifles. The combo of the sharp edge to the butt, lighter weight, and shorter barrel means you're shooting with an altogether different beast than even the 91/30. If you compare them, you may also knotice that on at least a few of them the sights are only marked to half (? - I'm commenting from memory) the distance of the 91/30. Holding the rifle very tight to the shoulder and leaning into the shot with more pressure than normal tightened up my groups considerably. Then again, maybe a brake would tighten those groups even further.
 
Thanks H wally,

I did try it only for a short time at the range yesterday, will make good use of your advices next time. (oh and by the way, I doubt I'd win any shooting contest - except maybe with my slingshot :D )
 
I think it does help accuracy somewhat, simply because it makes for a more comfortable shoot with less recoil.

~Angel~ uses an add-on Lee-Enfield No.4 muzzle brake. It simply pulls over the muzzle and straps on the bayonet lug. You hand tighten the screw and you're good to go. She uses them on her No.4(T)'s and finds a recoil reduction of at least 50%. She's able to shoot for hours without tiring and makes a day out more enjoyable, although I suppose technically it's cheating as compared to shooting them the way they were issued. :D

Put WTB ads on various milsurp boards and keep your eye on eBay for them...

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Regards,
Badger
 
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