Experiencing a bit of a learning curve on the reply to your posting. Sorry about that. Anyway, that's a crock about asymmetrical muzzle brakes negatively affecting accuracy. Of course that is the answer you would get from a manufacturer who doesn't make an asymmetrical muzzle brake. I have a Holland QD (Quick Discharge) asymmetrical brake on my 378 Weatherby - it is awesome. It reduces recoil to the point where the rifle kicks less than a lightweight 270 Winchester. Virtually eliminates muzzle jump. I average 0.60" - 0.75" groups with the gun, and the 378 Weatherby shooting 270 grain Barnes Triple shocks is hardly a target rifle. Another fine asymettrical brake is the JP brake, this brake is butt ugly, looks like the end of a howitzer. However, it is if anything more effective at reducing muzzle jump than the Holland. I have had this on the 378 Weatherby, a friend of mine has one on his 340 Weatherby. I once watched a jackrabbit explode when my 270 grain Barnes TSX hit it at a range of 140 yards - the rifle does not leave the rest when shooting. This combination gets 0.6" groups consistently - the rifle has a custom Krieger barrel, 2 lb. trigger, Nightforce scope, etc. My friend one-shot 5 animals recently on a trip to New Zealand with his JP- braked 340, including a 250 yard shot on a 386 class Red Stag. I would say these brakes increase accuracy rahter than decrease it. If you want a great brake that looks good and elimates muzzle jump, check out the Holland QD - great company to do business with.
[ 10-18-2005, 12:23 AM: Message edited by: surfdog ]
