when adding a break, should you cut the barrel or just add it on?
10-06-2009, 12:07 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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btw am gonna use the magna port
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10-06-2009, 12:09 PM
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Halfbaked,The question you asked here was answered by some of if not the most knowledgeable and respected guy's around .These guy's are always willing and able to try to help anybody who asks.Nobody here cares what you smoke or if you even do .WE JUST DON'T CARE.The majority of your replies usually end up with some kind of smart ass remark.That will never gain you any kind of respect whatsoever here(If you even wanted it) or the off season forum either for that matter .It's really none of my business how you act on here I am just offering a suggestion.If you want an legitimate answer to a question how about giving these guy's the respect that they have earned and deserve.It never hurts to be civil!....Thanks ,Swamp
think i hit wrong reply button..i am just disagreeing with being "over gunned" , i cant see anything other than that on here. mybad
10-06-2009, 02:57 PM
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It's all really personal preference, as there is really no "wrong" way to customize a rifle's barrel length, unless you cut it shorter than 16" from breechface to muzzle and/or reduce the overall length of the rifle to less than 26" (because it's against Federal law).
Now, that said, how long the barrel should be really depends on what you're willing to trade. Cut the barrel to maintain or shorted the length of the rifle and you'll also reduce muzzle velocity and increase flash and report (over the perceived increase in blast the brake will create). If you just install the brake on the existing barrel, the performance will remain the same and report will only be increased by the presence of the brake, but the rifle will be longer. A muzzlebrake will typically add 1-3" to the total length of the barrel depending on design, with most adding around 2". The radial port designs (like the Vias muzzlebrake) are usually a bit longer than the dual/triple chamber designs (like the Holland). I, personally, wouldn't want a barrel length (the rifled portion) of less than 20" for non-magnum non-overbore cartridges, and 24" for any magnum/overbore cartridge.
But the reality is, it's your rifle, so do what you want with it. You didn't specify what cartridge the rifle in question is chambered for, but if you wanted a 300 RUM with a 20" barrel, have at it. Not the most optimum combination, but it's your dime.
Mike
Now, that said, how long the barrel should be really depends on what you're willing to trade. Cut the barrel to maintain or shorted the length of the rifle and you'll also reduce muzzle velocity and increase flash and report (over the perceived increase in blast the brake will create). If you just install the brake on the existing barrel, the performance will remain the same and report will only be increased by the presence of the brake, but the rifle will be longer. A muzzlebrake will typically add 1-3" to the total length of the barrel depending on design, with most adding around 2". The radial port designs (like the Vias muzzlebrake) are usually a bit longer than the dual/triple chamber designs (like the Holland). I, personally, wouldn't want a barrel length (the rifled portion) of less than 20" for non-magnum non-overbore cartridges, and 24" for any magnum/overbore cartridge.
But the reality is, it's your rifle, so do what you want with it. You didn't specify what cartridge the rifle in question is chambered for, but if you wanted a 300 RUM with a 20" barrel, have at it. Not the most optimum combination, but it's your dime.
Mike
