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How The
Muzzle Brake Works Recoil is produced in two
ways: Primary and
Secondary...
Primary recoil is caused by the weight of the bullet as it
accelerates down the barrel. Secondary recoil is caused by the
propulsion gases as they blast out of the muzzle. Like a
rocket, they propel the rifle backward into your shoulder.
There isn't much you can do about primary recoil, but
secondary recoil can be almost totally eliminated by changing
the direction of the thrust generated by the gases. With the
Muzzle Brake installed, the bullet serves as a valve, holding
back the gases and causing them to blast laterally out of the
30 pressure ports. Since the gases exit at 90 degrees to the
muzzle, they cancel each other out. The gases vented upward
would drive the muzzle down, but the force is neutralized by
the gases vented downward which are trying to push the muzzle
up. The same thing occurs with the gases venting to the left
and right. Thus, an overall equalizing of forces occurs which
results in a very stable muzzle and a very healthy reduction
in felt-recoil at the shoulder.
Since there is no direct contact between the bullet and the
insides of the Muzzle Brake, there is no effect on accuracy or
velocity. Many shooters have reported improved accuracy,
although this is largely due to improved shooting, since
flinching is no longer a problem. With the Muzzle Brake, even
youngsters and ladies can handle the big bore magnums with
ease.
Barrel porting systems divert gases laterally and the noise
follows. The increased noise for the shooter and bystanders is
"directly proportionate to the effectiveness of the recoil
reduction." Since Odenthal's Guns, Inc. Muzzle Brake reduces
recoil to the maximum degree, the noise is increased
approximately 20 percent. Bystanders should stand well behind
the shooter, and hearing protection is advised for most
shooting situations. |
