I have a Tikka stainless in 22-250 varmint rig and while I love the gun, I am unable to see any hit due to the muzzle jump/recoil. Rather than switching guns and going to something like a .204, would it be possible/plausible to port the barrel on the 22-250 to reduce muzzle jump. Other than noise, would there be a downside??
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Re: Muzzle Brake/ Porting
You should join the Online SH course which talks about recoil management and loading the bipod.
You should join the Online SH course which talks about recoil management and loading the bipod.
Re: Muzzle Brake/ Porting
Honestly, if you get behind the gun right, you should be able to minimize recoil and see hits fairly well. The last hunting-size 22-250 I shot had much less recoil than any 260 or 243. You can't free recoil it, you have to snug into the rifle. If you shoot off a bipod and preload it with a good cheek weld, you should be able to see anything you want.
Honestly, if you get behind the gun right, you should be able to minimize recoil and see hits fairly well. The last hunting-size 22-250 I shot had much less recoil than any 260 or 243. You can't free recoil it, you have to snug into the rifle. If you shoot off a bipod and preload it with a good cheek weld, you should be able to see anything you want.
Re: Muzzle Brake/ Porting
http://www.nokick.com/default.asp
http://www.eabco.com/cssmb.html
i have th jp howitzwer brake from eabco on a .308, very effective. the only possible downside other than noise is getting any limbs, snow, and other debris caught in it during a stalk, and more exotic brakes do take some time to clean the burnt powder from the muzzle out of the nooks and crannies
http://www.nokick.com/default.asp
http://www.eabco.com/cssmb.html
i have th jp howitzwer brake from eabco on a .308, very effective. the only possible downside other than noise is getting any limbs, snow, and other debris caught in it during a stalk, and more exotic brakes do take some time to clean the burnt powder from the muzzle out of the nooks and crannies
Re: Muzzle Brake/ Porting
I have been a customer of Mag-na-Port for many years. While I know they are not a major player in the tactical markets they are one of the originators or porting and muzzle breaks. I have many and Kenny Kelly over there is a wonderful man and great smith.
I would look into it before ruling them out..
I have been a customer of Mag-na-Port for many years. While I know they are not a major player in the tactical markets they are one of the originators or porting and muzzle breaks. I have many and Kenny Kelly over there is a wonderful man and great smith.
I would look into it before ruling them out..
