Question about muzzle breaks

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Does a muzzle brake add to the effective length of the barrel? For example, if you add a 2" long muzzle brake to a 24" barrel, will it perform like a 26" barrel with increased velocity? Or will a brake actually reduce velocity?
 
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From my understanding, a break will NOT add to the effective length of the barrel. It is used to disperse the gases in different directions,which reduces felt recoil. Disperment of gases = no more muzzle pressure = no more increased velocity beyond that point. It should not have a negative affect on the bullet's velocity.
Correct me if I am wrong.
 
c_diddy said:
Watch out! The spelling Police are back!!
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It's not spelling, it's terminology.

Break indicates something is broken. Brake indicates something else.

I was simply supplying the correct term and in no way policing anything.

I was answering the question. What were you doing?
 
c_diddy said:
NO, it is spelling because to OP knows what a muzzle brake is, he just misspelt it.
What was I doing? Answering his question, in case you didn't see the post that was one before yours...:onCrack:
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He didn't misspell it, he used the wrong word.

Brake and break are synonyms that have very different meanings. Using the wrong word is not a spelling error.

Guntech simply corrected him and answered his question. He could very well have gone on about how thw rong term was used, but he kept it simple. The derail into spelling and grammar is much more of a diversion than a simple correction on which word means what.
 
TimberPig said:
He didn't misspell it, he used the wrong word.

Brake and break are synonyms that have very different meanings. Using the wrong word is not a spelling error.
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if you are going to be picky...
syn·o·nym (sn-nm)
n.
1. A word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or other words in a language.
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Break and Brake are not synonyms, but homonyms. ;)

This is a muzzle break!
 
I just had my rem 700 threaded for mine. There is no effective length added but you will see a change when you shoot it. Due to the added weight on the front of the gun your poi will chabge. I'm not worried as I will always shoot with mine on. But if you take it on and off and shoot you will need to compensate.
 
c_diddy said:
Never went anywhere db :) But seriously, small Fry - why not leave our pissing contests to the OT, where they belong, not in this gentleman's thread... Now go do some reading and I'll catch you over there in a bit :cheers:
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Someone's got deep down issues about spelling/grammar corrections :)
 
Wildfoot said:
if you are going to be picky...


Break and Brake are not synonyms, but homonyms. ;)

This is a muzzle break!
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Sorry, you are correct, getting the right definition mixed up with the wrong word. It's been too long since school taught that whole synonym/homonym/antonym business .


Kind of ironic that that is the whole point of the debate between the incorrect usage of brake and break :p
 
:pirate:Wow:eek:, i thought it was a pretty simple question :redface:

now for the silly part..... if I have a rifle with a muzzle brake, is it broke? Braked? or equipped with a recoil reducing noise amplifier? :D
 
" Grammar POLICE "
guntech said:
It's a brake not a break, and it has no affect on velocity.
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should read: and it has no effect on velocity.

It is appropriate to use the word "effect" if one of these words is used immediately before the word: into, no, take, the, any, an, or and.


If you need more help or want to do some practice exercises using affect and effect, the following web pages may be of assistance:

* Lesson Tutor: How Does the Effect Affect You? This lesson for teachers includes an explanation of when to use effect or affect in a sentence. A fill-in-the-blanks assignment is also included here to test what you have learned.
* Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing: If you find it easier to remember grammar rules through the use of a visual aid, visit this site. A colorful cartoon is provided to help you keep the two words straight.

Choosing between similar words can be challenging. When in doubt, check the meaning in your dictionary to be sure you are using the word correctly.
 
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