Hello all! I'm new to sniperhide (and long range shooting) - looking forward to learning and eventually contributing. I picked up a used Bergara B-14 HMR in 6.5 Creedmoor. It appeared to me that the muzzle brake/compensator was on crooked and upside down (ports facing down instead of up). I took it off (appeared to be held on with Locktite) and cleaned it up and put it on how I believed it was supposed to go (top ports up and side ports level left and right).
My questions:
1) Am I correct with the muzzle placement (ignore the steel color of the shims. It is what I had around - I tried to blue them but they must be stainless)?
2) Looking for opinions on the barrel crown. Pics are after a soaking and brass brush cleaning. I was spooked to get more aggresive; I'm not sure if it is damage or dirt. Ignore the fuzzies - give it wipe with paper towel before pic.
Any opinions or advice are greatly appreciated.
My questions:
1) Am I correct with the muzzle placement (ignore the steel color of the shims. It is what I had around - I tried to blue them but they must be stainless)?
2) Looking for opinions on the barrel crown. Pics are after a soaking and brass brush cleaning. I was spooked to get more aggresive; I'm not sure if it is damage or dirt. Ignore the fuzzies - give it wipe with paper towel before pic.
Any opinions or advice are greatly appreciated.
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