To Muzzle Break or not Muzzle Break

Fitz

April 14, 2002 19:22

I have a Mini-14 and though the recoil is virtually non-existant, I have been considering getting a muzzle break (not a flash suppressor)so I can come back on-target faster. I also recently purchased a barrel shroud cause I'm sick of getting burned and thought that if the muzzle break didn't effect accuracy, the rifle would look better with both. There seem to be a lot of breaks out there ranging from $20 to $45. Here are a few links:

http://www.andean-inc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TAOS&Product_Code=MA1438B&Category_Code=Mini-1430
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?dept_id=1222&sku=RGR-040&imgid=&mscssid=C35HLP74XN5N8P1AM4WC20L3XBV64VB0
http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/10-22/mmt-0018.asp

Is there any difference between these or would I be completely wasting my money?

Thanks, guys.

Fitz

Edited by - Fitz on 04/14/2002 23:30:02

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  Mr. Lobo

  April 14, 2002 20:54

  I don't have the answer but I do have a warning. The muzzle break can help or hurt accuracy. It has to do with controlling the gases, which create turbulence that effect, the bullet. I would suggest that if you want to do this then have it done by someone that knows which one to use and how to install it properly. JMTCW.
  
  Jim

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  leeblackman

  April 14, 2002 21:37

  Mr. Lobo said it right. Also consider the noise, when you add a muzzle break more noise seems to head in your direction.
  
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  BoltactionMan

  April 15, 2002 18:28

  The noise will increase and I don't know why you need to break a .223. Recoil is fairly negligible already.
  
  KC

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  groundhog devastation

  April 16, 2002 04:47

  Be kind to your buddies who shoot with you!! Don't put the break on!! Your freinds will thank you for thinking of them..breaks in my opinion are about the most obnoxious items to ever show up on the range!!!! GHD

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  leeblackman

  April 16, 2002 21:39

  They do have some really cool looking muzzle breaks though don't they...
  
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  Tailgunner1954

  April 17, 2002 03:01

  If your more concerned about muzzle bounce than recoil, look into the AK-74 style flash suppresser
  

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