July 14th 2023Many hunters, precision rifle competitors and other users of muzzle brakes use these ported devices because they reduce felt recoil by a significant amount. This is a great way to get back on target quickly for follow-up shots. Many rifle owners are aware of the benefits muzzle brakes provide, but they also tend to neglect their brakes. This leads to hard carbon and powder residue building up. Not good. Mark Edgreen said: “Carbon buildup on the crown and brake is a formula for poor accuracy.” Another gunsmith reported that his customers complained that their guns “shot out too early”, but that they only needed the brakes to be cleaned. Gunsmith and PRS/NRL rival Jim See reminded his Facebook fans about the importance to clean muzzle brakes recently: “How many time do I need to say it?” Maintain your rifles. “Clean your muzzle brakes, people!” Jim, who runs Elite Accuracy LLC notes that hard carbon can certainly harm accuracy. Here’s an example: Muzzle Brake Cleaning TechniquesThere are many ways to clean a brake. We list several techniques, but would recommend starting with a NON-corrosive ultrasonic. Before you begin, remove the muzzle device. Use Ultrasonic Cleaner with cleaning solution. This is the most efficient way: “I put my brake in the ultrasonic cleaning machine. Shiney as new.” (Jim Moseley).2. Use a commercial Carb Cleaner with a brush. Apply anti-corrosion coat. 3. Half hydrogen peroxide, half vinegar. Suggestion: “Let it sit overnight and the carbon will melt off.” Brush off any remaining carbon, rinse and replace the brake. Apply anti-corrosive prior to mounting. Brush after soaking in a 50/50 mixture of water and vinegar. After soaking, apply an anti-corrosion coat, such as Eezox. Toss pins in a liquid solution. Comment: “Comes off slightly faded but perfectly clean, on stainless, non painted brakes.” Warning: Do not tumble threaded brakes. Tumbling can damage the threads. Tumbling can also damage painted or Cerakote finishes. Gunsmithing tip: Fit the muzzle brake to the barrel crown so that it is slightly forward. This makes it easier to clean the carbon fouling from the barrel end. See photo:
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