How Do You Make A Muzzle Brake?
A muzzle brake is a device that redirects propellant gasses from the muzzle of a gun. A muzzle brake suppresses the recoil of a gun as well as upward movement of the gun’s barrel when fired. Muzzle brakes are particularly useful for automatic and semi-automatic guns, where rapid firing can lead to unpredictable movements in the gun’s barrel. Muzzle brakes are also used extensively in timed competition shooting events, and they are often found on hunting rifles. This article will provide you with step-by-step instructions for making a muzzle brake. Building a Muzzle Brake Step 1 Measure the diameter of your gun’s barrel. Be sure to measure the distance from outer wall to outer wall (not just the diameter of the barrel opening). This measurement will determine the appropriate size of the muzzle brake. Step 2 Purchase a 6-inch-long cylindrical steel tube from an industrial supply company or a hardware store. The tube should have the same diameter (from outer wall to outer wall) as the bar
