Muzzle break cleaning

[fishbone]

My new rifle has a muzzle break which is new to me. It feels awkward not wiping the crown off after barrel cleaning. Looks like it should be somewhat cruddy in there.
Does anyone remove the break during routine cleaning?
Thanks

 

[Judd]

Not every time but yes I do frequently. I also bought a very small ultrasonic cleaner and will use basic dawn and water...then clean and blow off. It's amazing how clean the ultrasonic will get one.

 

[Dgd6mm]

Yes I remove mine, yes I clean it.

 

[cw308]

I never clean my break , I guess if I wanted to I could spray it down with those gun scrubber carbon cleaners . I use a Parker hale jag , I put a thin aluminum rod that goes through the break vent hole so my jag doesn't go completely through the break to protect the crown . The last pass I go completely through to clean the break path , remove the jag before I bring back the rod .

 

[carlsbad]

I just rebarreled a rifle for a guy who wins a lot of the precision rifle matches. I took the brake off and it had obviously never been removed, even though it was a self timing brake. Based on the rifles I see, I think this is very common among shooters in this style of shooting.

I take the brake off every time I clean, and if you don't, it will soon become hard to clean the carbon off the crown. It is quite easy with a self timing brake. However, the threads will quickly get dirty and adjusting it might get hard. Buy a cheap tap off ebay for cleaning the carbon out of the threads.

--Jerry

 

[gunnermhr]

I take mine off every time to clean the barrel, just habit I guess. also keep a close eye on carbon build up in the ports of the brake, when I see it I throw it in the ultrasonic cleaner. Some of my friends use CLR in a cup, no ultrasonic cleaner needed.

Not cleaning a brake is irresponsible, carbon will break free and become a hazard to the neighboring benches or anyone beside the gun. Keeping in mind, this takes many rounds to happen, the occasional plinker or hunting rifle may take a few years to see build up.

 

[tobnpr]

Suspend the rifle inverted, soak the brake/muzzle in lemi-shine or carbon remover of your choice is my method.

Be careful if you remove/replace frequently when using a timed brake. After repeated torque cycles it will lose timing in my experience due to threads stretching.

 

[Brians356]

My new rifle has a muzzle break which is new to me. It feels awkward not wiping the crown off after barrel cleaning. Looks like it should be somewhat cruddy in there.
Does anyone remove the break during routine cleaning?
Thanks

There are muzzle brakes. What is a muzzle "break" and where do I get one? I hate being last to the party.
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[AckleymanII]

Howdeeeee

cleaning a crown that has been shot with a muzzle break is a great way to tell how good your carbon remover really is!!!!!!

Pass the Zanex!

 

[Iowa Fox]

I take mine off every time to clean the barrel, just habit I guess. also keep a close eye on carbon build up in the ports of the brake, when I see it I throw it in the ultrasonic cleaner. Some of my friends use CLR in a cup, no ultrasonic cleaner needed.

Not cleaning a brake is irresponsible, carbon will break free and become a hazard to the neighboring benches or anyone beside the gun. Keeping in mind, this takes many rounds to happen, the occasional plinker or hunting rifle may take a few years to see build up.

I take mine off every time to clean the barrel, just habit I guess. also keep a close eye on carbon build up in the ports of the brake, when I see it I throw it in the ultrasonic cleaner. Some of my friends use CLR in a cup, no ultrasonic cleaner needed.

Not cleaning a brake is irresponsible, carbon will break free and become a hazard to the neighboring benches or anyone beside the gun. Keeping in mind, this takes many rounds to happen, the occasional plinker or hunting rifle may take a few years to see build up.

That flying carbon is a hazard and I can tell you it stings pretty good when you get hit.

 

[mchees1]

There are muzzle brakes. What is a muzzle "break" and where do I get one? I hate being last to the party.
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I'm with you - wouldn't want my muzzle to "break". I like it just the way it is.