Muzzle brakes

[blacksmithden]

I had a little time off work for a change, and decided to "goo" up a 10/22. It started off as a base model with a camo stock. Most of the parts were bolt on stuff, but I wanted to do up a custom muzzle brake. I didn't have a 1/2 - 28 tap (it's on order) so I just threaded it 1/2 - 13. The port slots are angled back on a 30 degree angle. I put black header "paint" on the barrel and brake and cooked it in the over for an hour. Yea, Mrs Blacksmithden protested the smell. LOL. Also did the auto bolt release mod...put a bolt buffer in it....all the usual mods. Here's a few pics.

 

[Rbeckett]

I like it!!!! I have been itching to JAZZ my 10/22 up a bit or even buy another one and do some over the top mods to it just for fun. They shoot so good stock I would be afraid of losing that but the mods and the magazine do look way too cool to ignore. Where did you get the drum mag? I have a 50 rd banana but would love a drum if they aren't out of this world on price. Some of the really cool mods actually cost more than the rifle from Wal-Mart...

Bob

 

[ScrapMetal]

Nice little shooter. I'm going to show this to my son tonight and see if he'd be interested in something similar for his 10-22. :biggrin:

-Ron

 

[blacksmithden]

I like it!!!! I have been itching to JAZZ my 10/22 up a bit or even buy another one and do some over the top mods to it just for fun. They shoot so good stock I would be afraid of losing that but the mods and the magazine do look way too cool to ignore. Where did you get the drum mag? I have a 50 rd banana but would love a drum if they aren't out of this world on price. Some of the really cool mods actually cost more than the rifle from Wal-Mart...

Bob

The drum mag is made by a company called GSG (German Gun Sports). They're 110 rounders. I haven't had a chance to try it yet....this Saturday is range day. The first batch of them just hit Canada a few weeks back. That one cost me $99.99 plus tax. They should be available down there too as long as you don't live in a state/place where they have capacity restrictions on mags. I thought our gun laws were messed up until I started really looking into some of the state restrictions you guys have...just mind boggling sometimes.

 

[Rbeckett]

I found a bunch of 50 rounders for about 60 bucks, but 110 would be the cats meow!!! I buy the ammo in 550 round bricks so that would be a great way to plink a good bit between magazine changes or refills. I'll look and see if they are allowed in Fla or not. You are right though some of the regulations make absolutely no sense at all. But they are the law, so I just grin and comply.

Bob

 

[george wilson]

Those 10-22's are like the old volkswagens. You can buy 10,000 parts to hang on them.

 

[The_Crusher]

Very nice work! I have a Seekins muzzle break on my AR15, here is a little tip that I got from Jerry Mikulek he says for indexing it when installing' you want the (look at the gun from the butt) RH side of the muzzle break to be at around one o'clock (the ports) as this helps with trigger pull if you jerk the trigger if you are a RH shooter, if you are a LH shooter do it the opposite way. Make sure you NEVER shoot it without hearing protection or eye protection.....it will be LOUD!.



Speaking of Volkswagons, I used to take cylinder heads and put them in moms oven and heat them up to 400 deprees and this would let me drive out the worn out valve guides....she wasn't impressed....lol!

 

[blacksmithden]

Very nice work! I have a Seekins muzzle break on my AR15, here is a little tip that I got from Jerry Mikulek he says for indexing it when installing' you want the (look at the gun from the butt) RH side of the muzzle break to be at around one o'clock (the ports) as this helps with trigger pull if you jerk the trigger if you are a RH shooter, if you are a LH shooter do it the opposite way. Make sure you NEVER shoot it without hearing protection or eye protection.....it will be LOUD!.



Speaking of Volkswagons, I used to take cylinder heads and put them in moms oven and heat them up to 400 deprees and this would let me drive out the worn out valve guides....she wasn't impressed....lol!

Yee speak the truth my friend. I bought a Browning BAR in 300 win mag with a brake/barrel tuner on it. I always use hearing protection when I'm shooting at the range, but since this was going to be my hunting gun and I don't wear hearing protection when hunting.....well...you can see where this is going. I decided that I'd try one shot with the brake on, and my muffs off just to see how loud it was. Ummmm...yea...that was one of the dumber things I've ever done with a firearm. I actually had physical pain in my ears that almost put me on my knees. Took the brake off...put the straight tube "barrel tuner" on it for hunting season. I'll take a little extra recoil if I don't have to go through that again.

 

[papaw]

I am new, but what is your rifle used for?

 

[Chipbuff]

I shoot a Savage 110 in 300 Win Mag. When I purchased the rifle I opted not to get the muzzle brake option as it seemed counter productive to my needs. A muzzle brake increases blast decibles, especially from the sides, and creates an unnecessary cloud of dust at the muzzle. The volictiy of the bullet is decreased when the brake is open, porting off gasses. On a larger caliber such as a .338 or .50, I would support the brake for, if nothing else, survival of your limbs. I'm no sniper, just a avid hunter and target shooter. The .300 Win Mag is a kicker and the brake doesn't change that very much. Any time you vary the physics of the barrel you stand a chance of deminishing the accuracy. Barrels should free float in the stock supported only at the action, with nothing else touching. Hanging a flashlight or optics forward of the stock secured to the barrel will lessen accuracy. A lighter caliber such as a .22 may not be as effected because of the lighter harmonics in the barrel, but be careful with 99% of other guns. Rails or stock modifications are cool if you do not alter the mounting of the action other than glass bedding, etc.

You did a very nice job on the rifle and the brake. No reason a guy can't have fun anyway.