I was going to post this is another thread but it would be a derailment from that topic, so I am creating a new thread with the quote that kind got this started for me:
So, this raises an issue that I am having shooting higher caliber rifles and I am afraid this goesWhile I don’t flinch and do not have issues with accuracy even out to 800 yards (Bench, not hunting) I am not able to always able to spot my impacts due to my rifles constantly kicking left. I am squared to the rilfe, buttpad is firmly placed just right of center on my right pectoral (right handed). I have taken long range training and had my form evaluated, no issues.
Any thoughts as to why my rifle (with muzzle break) kicks off left consitently with higher caliber rifles? Or any tips to keep in line with my target?
Ben, I have three weapons with muzzle brakes, no suppressors.
I have not had an issue with what I would call a rifle kicking in a set direction.
What I have seen in videos discussing brakes, is that sometimes the design, the hole pattern, the alignment of the brake not being perpendicular to the weapon; or aligned slightly crooked, the way the gas exits the port will push the barrel one way or another. Some brakes perform better than others at trying to control muzzle flip and recoil. You may want to google Ultradyne, they make brakes, highly recommended ones, and see what they say on the subject.
There are some good videos out there that speak to this so would recommend doing some searching and reading to diagnose what may be your issue.
I’m a fan of Ultradyne. I have 2 of their chassis, so I am giving their Apollo LR a try. Unfortunately is about 4.5 oz heavier than my current break, but if it works I won’t care
Not sure now how I found these videos, but video number 2 helped me re-evaluate my setup on my rifle. It specifcally went over why I see muzzle rise and bounce to my left. I was able to make a smal tweak that I think will help.
Makes sense. Sometimes, when we shoot off a bench, it creates a situation where are leaning over the rear stock to get our cheek weld and line of sight, and so the stock is not flat against the shoulder, but on the edge of the butt pad. Good data.
thanks
Bought the Apollo LR. Got it out to the range today and saw ALL my impacts. Man, I never knew the RIGHT break made that much of a difference. Its 4oz heavier than the one I had on it, but I think I can lug it around without too much trouble.
Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it.
By the way - I had a new to me experience. My zero’d rifle was off by 8/10MIL on the Y and 5/10MIL on the X today. When I zero’d it was 100+ degrees and today was a nice 82-85 degrees.
Anyone every see that much variance from temperature?
