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Old 04-09-2011, 07:01 PM
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Are the vibrations from a .22LR going to cause the 15-22 barrel to vary bullet placement 3-4" at distances under 20 yards? That would require almost noticeable flex in the steel, not just a resonance that usually counts for variations in sub-MOA groups at much longer distances.

The added weight may cause a change in vibration frequency, but adding weight to the end of a cantilever usually doesn't add to the stability unless you've stumbled on a near-perfect setup.

My guess is the brake (not a break as that would be bad) is doing its job and directing the gasses in such a way as to stabilize the small amount of muzzle flip that these rifles do have and cause the recoil to act more linearly. The factory flash hider is NOT a brake of any kind. There is a reason these muzzle devices cost a hundred dollars or more and the A1 flash hider can be picked up for less than $5.

Edit to add:
.22 rifles also haven't been traditionally shot in "tactical" scenarios or setups, so I doubt many people have even attempted to put a working brake on one. Especially since when shooting for accuracy you shoot slowly with a heavy barrel where recoil and barrel harmonics are ignored or mitigated.

Last edited by Rustpot; 04-09-2011 at 07:05 PM.
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