Boss System
09-01-2005, 02:57 PM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2003
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RE: Boss System
Check out www.browning.com and take a look at the info they have. It will tell you more than you need to know.
09-01-2005, 03:38 PM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
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RE: Boss System
I would suggest looking at the site as well, but I think I can sum it up for you.
When you shoot a rifle the barrel oscilates, or whips. When you shoot different loads out of your gun to see what works the best you are simply finding the ammo that coincides the best with this movement. Giving a more consistant movement from shot to shot.
The BOSS system is a weight on the end of your barrel with threads that let you move it back and forth. Thus letting you tune the harmonics of your barrel. That way you can tune the barrel to a specific load instead of the other way around.
There are also other companies that make something simular I believe. This is one of the reasons why adding a brake to your rifle also can make it more accurate. The extra weight on the end of the barrel helps damp the harmonics of the barrel. As does a bull or heavy barrel.
I worked with a guy that owns a few of the bolt action brownings with the boss system. He says it works great. I have never owned or shot one though. He offered to let me shoot his wifes .243 if I wanted but I never took him up on it and now we have lost touch. I was afraid I might want one if I shot it, and I can't afford anything like that.
Paul
When you shoot a rifle the barrel oscilates, or whips. When you shoot different loads out of your gun to see what works the best you are simply finding the ammo that coincides the best with this movement. Giving a more consistant movement from shot to shot.
The BOSS system is a weight on the end of your barrel with threads that let you move it back and forth. Thus letting you tune the harmonics of your barrel. That way you can tune the barrel to a specific load instead of the other way around.
There are also other companies that make something simular I believe. This is one of the reasons why adding a brake to your rifle also can make it more accurate. The extra weight on the end of the barrel helps damp the harmonics of the barrel. As does a bull or heavy barrel.
I worked with a guy that owns a few of the bolt action brownings with the boss system. He says it works great. I have never owned or shot one though. He offered to let me shoot his wifes .243 if I wanted but I never took him up on it and now we have lost touch. I was afraid I might want one if I shot it, and I can't afford anything like that.
Paul
09-01-2005, 03:38 PM
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 604
RE: Boss System
It basically changes the frequency of barrel to reduce/control the barrel while it resonates. I thought it was a marketing scam until I saw my freind "dial" his 7mm-08 browning from 1.5"+ groupsto 3/4" groups. The one he had was not a muzzle brake.
09-01-2005, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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RE: Boss System
I have one on my m-1000 eclipse 300 win mag with the brake and it works. The brake also reduces recoil pretty good but it's very loudjust make sure you have ear plugs and you might piss someone off at the range if they arenext to you
09-01-2005, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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RE: Boss System
Yes, the great thing about the BOSS system is the ability to "tune" for tighter groups. The negative points are excessive noise.....and if the thing ever gets out of adjustment, such as during a hunt (for whatever reason)...it can actually make accuracy worse than it would be, if the device had never been installed. Also, if one switches ammo brands or loads....you usually must re-tune. If you change bullet weight or type....or any other aspect (in a handloaded cartridge)....you must re-tune. No question, the BOSS device does offer some advantages, such as being able to get accuracy with a broader selection of ammo (brands, bullet weights, etc.) than otherwise - but, for each advantage it offers, there is a downside. It certainly isn't a "set it and forget it" device.
