Why ream muzzlebrakes.

I just run a SS brush chucked in a cordless drill motor with carbon cutter on it every so often. We only have one rifle left with the brakes and it doesn't get shot much anymore so I think it's a moot point at this time. I never imagined that the gasses could change the steel.

As long as accuracy is good I won't worry about it. Like I stated, I don't really like brakes anymore as they are just dangerously loud. I won't hunt with handguns for this same reason. I can't guarantee that I have time to stick ear plugs in.

I used a brake in one 1000 yd match where we have a limited number of benches. I didn't make any friends on the firing line so I didn't use it again. I guess they have there place (50 cal) but not for me so much anymore.

Thanks for the insight
 
dennisinaz said:
I used a brake in one 1000 yd match where we have a limited number of benches. I didn't make any friends on the firing line so I didn't use it again. I guess they have there place (50 cal) but not for me so much anymore.
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Most Long Range NBRSA Benchrest shooters use brakes and we are still friends. Rules prohibit any that vent to the rear.:cool:

Ray
 
Brakes

I shoot a monthly match which has six targets from 100 to 500 meters (547 yards.) It's a great advantage to be able to see your bullets hitting the 500 meter berm as the targets are only 5 1/2" wide and 10 1/2" tall and Texas has some wind. No flags are allowed so seeing the bullet hits can be the difference between 1st and last place.

I use .020" clearance on the exit hole but I have no science to back that up.

Shelley
 
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