Monday, April 1, 2013

Benefits Of Using Muzzle Brakes While Shooting

By Nasir R. Robel


If you demand a great deal of precision in your shooting, for example the precision that is required at shooting competitions, muzzle brakes can be just what you need for your rifle. The primary reason for incorporating a tool like this to your rifle is for offering a redirection of gases that result from pushing the bullet. This gas is what forces your rifle to kick significantly backwards when it is fired because the gas is directed in the opposite direction of the bullet.

A muzzle brake is made to send this gas in a different direction to reduce the kick back and improve precision of the shot. There are many rifle owners that decide to put this feature on their rifles by actually drilling into the barrel near the end so that gas can escape through small holes or ports. However, these have become such popular alterations that many rifles come equippedwith them and there is no need to add your own modification.

You will likewise find that muzzle brakes are available in the form of a metal tube that contains holes that are purposely placed for the goal of gas diversion. The best part about this option is that the tube can be detached from your rifle and you can choose when you wish to use it and when you do not. However, when the holes are drilled right into the end of a barrel there is no method of returning to how the barrel used to be because the result is permanent.

The direct benefit of using one of these devices is the minimizing effect on the recoil yet the secondary effect tends to be a noticeable improvement on precision. Even though the advantages of using one of these devices may initially seems great you still need to realize that there are a couple of disadvantages of which you should make yourself aware.

When you are shooting, you should be aware of whether or not there will be people near you that may or may not be wearing protection on their ears. When you use this device your gun will seem even louder to people around you because the gases will be diverted outwardly which will cause them to need ear protection. Another disadvantage that may be significant for some people and not matter for others is the extra length that is added by including a brake. Often, this extra length can be up to two inches but it generally does not cause a great amount of issues unless you are just really particular about the length of your rifle.




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