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It is pretty much impossible to make an objective assessment of muzzle brakes unless you actually measure their effectiveness.
There are several videos of people using different measuring tools, some very simple, a sled type rig, but seemingly effective, some quite elaborate using accelerometers that have the ability to make precise measurements.
I find it amusing that there are a plethoria of threads on this forum discussing measuring cartridge components, seemingly to the 0.0005 +/- 0.0001 (bullets, cases, powder, primers) and yet I see people posting things like "My friend Bubba has a Fire Breathing Smoken Choken Brake and it is as good as any brake."
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Fine to go with a large caliber brakeI’m finishing my very first build! It’s a .22 CM, and the last component I need is a muzzle brake.
It doesn’t look like there are many options out there for 22, but I’ve been reading some mixed perspectives about using a larger caliber brake.
Any perspective on a quality 22 brake or whether it’s ok to go with a 6 or 6.5 brake.
Thanks