muzzle brake ?

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rebs

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On an Ar 15, what affect does a muzzle brake have on accuracy ? Is a crowned muzzle better for accuracy ?
 
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A muzzle brake is only needed on an AR if your state has a ban on assault weapons with flash hiders.

Some people like a muzzle brake for shooting full-auto...

For a semi-auto, a muzzle brake isn't needed for two reasons: (1) the AR-15 family has an inline action system that doesn't generate a pivoting moment about the stock when shouldered correctly, and (2) .223/5.56 recoil isn't even worth getting excited about in the first place...

Save your money for a muzzle brake for your 7mm Remington Magnum or .50 BMG rifle, where it will actually do some good. ;)
 
As stated a muzzle break helps limit muzzle climb in rapid firing adding more controlability in full auto and "slightly" faster follow up shots in semi-auto. Neither of which you need to be worrying about until you figure out what the crown is.

LK
 
A broken muzzle on a "Stay Model 4"...

Call me an idiot but what on earth is a Stay Model 4 and why/how did you break its muzzle?
 
I have a break on my AR per state laws. Having one has made my mind up if I move to a state that does not require them, I will certainly put on one having used it. With 16'' barrel, solid stock firm in the shoulder, the muzzle will not push up, only to the shooter. I find follow up shots to be much more on target after the shot. Is it needed or a godly difference, no. Preference.
 
Firstly change the title or correct yourself as you'll catch grief about posting "Break" rather than the proper term "Brake" as hinted above.

And neither one affect accuracy.
 
Some just don't respond to subtle hints, so I'll be a bit more direct. It is a muzzle BRAKE, not a muzzle BREAK. The above answers are correct for both a BREAK as well as a BRAKE
 
Yikes, tough room...

Something often overlooked, any muzzle device may prevent damaging the crown and might preserve accuracy.
 
While it is probably true that for things like clips (versus magazines) and breaks this can be a REALLY tough crowd, it is also one of the best natured and most knowledgeable crowds you're likely to run across.

What people seem to have missed on this topic is that brakes almost always make the rifle much louder for the people near the shooter. IMHO, brakes are bad for your buddies and should only be used if they are really needed or if you always shoot alone.

If you get one in the style of the Browning BOSS, it can do wonders for your accuracy ... it does it by tuning the harmonics of your barrel to match the load you have chosen. I made myself one of those on a 243 win that didn't need a brake at all, so I just left it solid. Prairie dogs at 300 yds are no challenge if the wind is still. It is still my only half-moa rifle.

Saands
 
Yes I have received a lot of solid information from the guys on this site and it is a great site. I know I was just being ribbed a little and I had it coming lol
Thanks for the information on muzzle brakes, I appreciate it
 
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