<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stealth_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">since we can own (but not legally use) supressors in my state. </div></div>
that's fixing to change, both house & senate passed the bill and it's on the way to your governor.
I would think it would deflect the blast slightly away from the shooter compared to a non recessed crown. Make it a little more comfortable for people around the rifle. That is way too dramatic to be just protection for the crown, especially for a bench rifle.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VjjR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would think it would deflect the blast slightly away from the shooter compared to a non recessed crown. Make it a little more comfortable for people around the rifle. That is way too dramatic to be just protection for the crown, especially for a bench rifle. </div></div>
Theoretically this would help focus the sound waves towards the targer but the rapid dispersion of hot gases escaping from behind the bullet will still make a loud sound. I think the effect will be minimal at best.