Does a muzzle brake affect accuracy?
If it is done properly, the brake should not affect accuracy at all. It will, however, affect the harmonics of the barrel and you may need to adjust your load accordingly. On the other hand, a poorly done muzzle brake can cause serious problems. If the brake is not aligned right the bullet can strike one edge as it exits the barrel. That obviously will cause your accuracy to be nonexistent. I’ve also seen ¾ brakes (brakes that are drill on ¾ of the barrel instead of going all the way around) affect accuracy to large degree. When the gas pushing behind the bullet exits the barrel and enters the expansion chamber in the brake, it needs to be able to vent evenly or it could alter the trajectory of the bullet.
If it is done properly, the brake should not affect accuracy at all. It will, however, affect the harmonics of the barrel and you may need to adjust your load accordingly. On the other hand, a poorly done muzzle brake can cause serious problems. If the brake is not aligned right the bullet can strike one edge as it exits the barrel. That obviously will cause your accuracy to be nonexistent. I ve also seen brakes (brakes that are drill on of the barrel instead of going all the way around) affect accuracy to large degree. When the gas pushing behind the bullet exits the barrel and enters the expansion chamber in the brake, it needs to be able to vent evenly or it could alter the trajectory of the bullet.
If it is done properly, the brake should not affect accuracy at all. It will, however, affect the harmonics of the barrel and you may need to adjust your load accordingly. On the other hand, a poorly done muzzle brake can cause serious problems. If the brake is not aligned right the bullet can strike one edge as it exits the barrel. That obviously will cause your accuracy to be nonexistent. I’ve also seen brakes (brakes that are drill on of the barrel instead of going all the way around) affect accuracy to large degree. When the gas pushing behind the bullet exits the barrel and enters the expansion chamber in the brake, it needs to be able to vent evenly or it could alter the trajectory of the bullet.
