March 24, 2023Muzzle brakes are used by many precision rifle competitors and hunters because they reduce felt recoil. This makes a big difference in getting back on target quickly for follow-up shots. Although rifle owners are aware of the benefits of muzzle brakes and may be grateful for them, some rifle owners neglect their brakes, allowing powder residue and hard carbon to build up. This is not good. It is not good. Another gunsmith said that customers complained about guns being “shot out too early”, but that they only needed to have their muzzle brakes cleaned. Maintain your rifles. “Clean your muzzle brakes, people!” Jim, who runs Elite Accuracy LLC notes that brakes can cause hard carbon buildup which can seriously affect accuracy. Take a look at this example: Muzzle Brake Cleaning Methods
There are many ways to clean a brake. We list several methods, but we recommend NON-corrosive ultrasound. Before you begin, remove the muzzle device. Use Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine with cleaning agent. This is the most efficient way to clean your brakes: “I put my brakes in the ultrasonic cleaner. Shiney like new. (Jim Moseley).2. Spray commercial Carb Cleaner, and then brush. Apply anti-corrosion coating. Half hydrogen peroxide and half white vinegar should be used. Suggestion: Let carbon melt off over night. Rinse off any carbon residue and put the brake back on. Before mounting, apply anti-corrosive. Use a 50/50 solution water/white vinegar to soak the item. Then, brush it. After soaking, apply an anti-corrosion coating such as Eezox. Use stainless pins to stir the liquid solution. Comment: “Comes out slightly tainted, but perfect on stainless, non-painted brakes.” Warning! Do not do this with threaded brakes. Tumbling could damage the threads of screw-on brakes. Tumbling can also damage Cerakote or painted finishes. Gunsmithing tip: It is easier to clean carbon fouling from the barrel’s end by fitting the muzzle brake slightly forward. See photo
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