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My neighbor wants a muzzle brake (recoil reducer?) on a 0.223 barrel that he brought to the shop. He also brought a piece of 1.25 diameter aluminum that he thought could be threaded on his experimental (second hand) barrel. We talked about "silencers" a bit: I told him silencers were illegal but I would attempt a muzzle brake. My nephew has a rifle equipped with a muzzle brake similar to a military rifle. All of this leads to some questions that I need help with. I started this project some time ago but it has been on hold due to illness in the family and a slipping tailstock on my lathe. As I recall someone referenced me to specifications and drawings for this device, perhaps they may be kind enough to do it again. Otherwise here are some questions.
1. Is there an advantage to 4 vents as opposed to 2?
2. Can the vents be 0.25" in diameter orientated on the sides of the barrel at (according to CAD) 0 and 180 degrees?
3. My nephew told me the vents should be angled 31` away from the shooter or 59` away from the projectile travel line. Is this correct?
4. How much larger than the caliber should the exiting hole for the projectile be?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Ray
1. Is there an advantage to 4 vents as opposed to 2?
2. Can the vents be 0.25" in diameter orientated on the sides of the barrel at (according to CAD) 0 and 180 degrees?
3. My nephew told me the vents should be angled 31` away from the shooter or 59` away from the projectile travel line. Is this correct?
4. How much larger than the caliber should the exiting hole for the projectile be?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Ray