omegabri Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Hi guys.. I use a small 17x47mm light muzzle brake on my Salo Quad .22lr. Question is whether or not I should try a heavier 25x47mm muzzle brake ?(being about 3 times the weight) Would this make any difference?? Has anyone tried different ones?? Cheers Bri.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I'm not sure what advantage a brake would give you on a .22lr? Are they not just for show on that sort of rifle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I'm not sure what advantage a brake would give you on a .22lr? Are they not just for show on that sort of rifle? I agree, there is no muzzle flip on a 22lr, other than protect the threads it would serve no pupose. weighting the barrel on the other hand will help control any shake. I have an anschutz match 54, it doesn't have a MFC, it does have an accesory rail along the fore-end and a whopping thick barrel tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Why not just use a moderator? They reduce recoil (if any) and can help with accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegabri Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I was thinking on the lines of more weight to add to the barrel, not as simply a muzzle brake.. I asume there would be an advantage with adding a slight bit of weight !?! maybe not.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I was thinking on the lines of more weight to add to the barrel, not as simply a muzzle brake.. I asume there would be an advantage with adding a slight bit of weight !?! maybe not.... yep! helps steady the shot, mind you don't over balance the gun tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 The only .22 I have seen with a muzzle weight was shot by a bloke who cleans up when it come to shooting running targets - so it works for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobyb525 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) Weight helps but it must be balanced I'm getting a custom rimfire magic 10/22 and am probably going to get a screw cut barrel with a small muzzle brake just to hide the thread in case I ever need to use it for bunnies (That's what my hmr's for) Edited June 13, 2010 by Tobyb525 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I was thinking on the lines of more weight to add to the barrel, not as simply a muzzle brake.. I asume there would be an advantage with adding a slight bit of weight !?! maybe not.... Each to their own but if you are into serious target then you have bought the wrong rifle, tinkering with a muzzle break is not likely to solve this. If you use the gun for field work then there is absolutely no need, do something sensible and put a SAK on the end of it to make it quieter!. It's a .22lr, a muzzle break isn't required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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