Muzzle Brake on a .22 rifle. Yes...or...No....If yes recommendations

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Hello,

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Like the title says I will soon be control of a cz 512 with threaded barrel. Now all the .22lr I have had do not need a muzzle brake but curious if you would see a benefit or if it would be for mere looks.

If you think yes I would love some suggestions.

Cheers
 
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Since it is completely aesthetic... (unless .22lr recoil is too savage for you)

I would go with the coolest one you can find....


A three prong or a vortex is neat...

but for looks.... I like just the thread protector.
 
I don’t have to tell you that a brake isn’t for recoil on a 22lr but I have read a few article how it can “clean up” the gases exiting behind the projectile while leaving the barrel. As such the projectile is disturbed less during those early stages of flight leading to more consistent groups. Of course also assuming you’re using consist and quality ammo.

Whether or not that has been backed up with actually science, I cannot say. I have tested multiple brakes on my .22’s and they do seem to consistently get tighter groups with a brake compared to without. Anecdotal evidence at best but that’s my 2¢

My recommendation is something simple and inexpensive. single or double gil brake that’s not going to break the bank. Nea has a couple, mdt makes a nice one (on cleaneance right now for BF).
 
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etoast said:
I don’t have to tell you that a brake isn’t for recoil on a 22lr but I have read a few article how it can “clean up” the gases exiting behind the projectile while leaving the barrel. As such the projectile is disturbed less during those early stages of flight leading to more consistent groups. Of course also assuming you’re using consist and quality ammo.

Whether or not that has been backed up with actually science, I cannot say. I have tested multiple brakes on my .22’s and they do seem to consistently get tighter groups with a brake compared to without. Anecdotal evidence at best but that’s my 2¢

My recommendation is something simple and inexpensive. single or double gil brake that’s not going to break the bank. Nea has a couple, mdt makes a nice one (on cleaneance right now for BF).
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Given how/why target shooters play with tuners, it's possible your rifle just happens to shoot more consistently with a bit of extra weight up front.
 
ive never tested mine to see if they assist the bullet for stable flight or all that other science-y stuff, i use mine purely for cosmetic purposes.
but i could totally see how running a linear would improve the off gassing or stable venting of the gasses behind the projectile thus stabilizing flight and producing consistent and repeatable decreases in group sizes.
look at me sounding all ejumacated and stuff!
 
I had two 1022 with Tac Sol barrels.
One had a S&J linear brake and it grouped way better.

Was it the brake,or just the coolness? Who knows :)
 
BBKKCC said:
Hello,

[I did search first and didn't see a matching thread]

1/2x28 thread

Like the title says I will soon be control of a cz 512 with threaded barrel. Now all the .22lr I have had do not need a muzzle brake but curious if you would see a benefit or if it would be for mere looks.

If you think yes I would love some suggestions.

Cheers
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It wasn't threaded for a brake, it was threaded for a suppressor. A brake on it would look really dumb and do nothing but add weight to the muzzle.
 
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IMHO a muzzle brake on a .22 is like a giant whale tail spoiler on a Ford Fiesta.
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This immediately made me think of a Ford Tempo that used to be seen around Hamilton late 90's. Painted that bright Ford blue with two fat white racing stripes from nose to tail. It also had a huge whale tail mounted to the trunk lol.

Gotta admit, I have a new 10/22 TD with a brake... I think it looks pretty sweet.
 
IMHO, if your rifle is accurate enough, it's well worth adding a brake to the muzzle.

For one thing they USUALLY stabilize the harmonics and enhance accuracy.

I have one fitted to a BRNO that was threaded for a silencer. The rifle shot well to begin with but the groups at 50 and 100 yards shrunk by half with the ammo it likes. Aguila.

When the light gets better I intend to wring as much accuracy out of this rifle as I can. The brake I have on it is made from aluminum, because it's really easy to work with and modify.

I used to own a Margolin Vostok pistol. It had a brake attached. It was one of the first to come into Canada and it was an ergonomic delight. If I did my part, it was extremely accurate. I hope the thief that stole it appreciates it.

To make a long story short, this pistol also came equipped with weights to attach to the brake. I didn't find they make a lot of difference for me but some need the added weight to steady shake/wander.

I wanted to see how well it would shoot without the brake. It still shot well but not nearly as well as it did with the brake. This pistol did not like HOT ammo. It preferred STANDARD VELOCITY fodder. Many 22rf rifles shoot much better with Standard Velocity ammo than with High Velocity ammo. If you aren't killing anything why shoot HV anyway??? Mind you, most Ruger 10/22s won't notice the difference and may not function with SV.

OP, if you decide to have a brake installed on your rifle, get a brake that decreases or eliminates muzzle jump. Yes, they all jump when shot, unless they have very heavy barrels.

Find a model that doesn't cause gasses to escape to the side or down but through the TOP.

You might just find it easier to add weight to the end of the barrel to eliminate climb but a well made/designed brake will be much more attractive.
 
Tinner4 said:
This immediately made me think of a Ford Tempo that used to be seen around Hamilton late 90's. Painted that bright Ford blue with two fat white racing stripes from nose to tail. It also had a huge whale tail mounted to the trunk lol.

Gotta admit, I have a new 10/22 TD with a brake... I think it looks pretty sweet.
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Hehehe I may have seen that thing driving around! Dressing up your toys is a personal thing so if it floats your boat a nobody gets hurt....have at'er.
 
I put an AGW "linear" brake on my Savage FV-SR when I had it. Won't lie~just liked the look of it more than the thread protector. I don't think it changed the accuracy +/- but with a shorter-barrel gun like that, it seemed to direct the muzzle "blast" away from the shooter. Made it just a little nicer to shoot back when I'd forgotten my foam plugs. :)
 
Something to keep the threads on the muzzle clean until it's legal to put a supressor on instead... Oh... wait...
 
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