If I’d been able to gather the feedback from the closer shots, by being able to watch the impact, I could’ve adjusted my wind call before it resulted in a miss. If I wasn’t able to see that, I’d send that 600 yard shot with confidence, only to have it fly past the left side of the target and result in a miss. Let’s say my wind call was off slightly, resulting in a hit on the left side of the target on the 1st & 2nd targets, and a left edge hit on the 3rd target. I might ring steel on the first 3 targets, but since I couldn’t watch my bullet, I don’t know exactly where I hit them. In this example, we have a stage with steel targets at 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 yards. Here’s a simple scenario that illustrates the cost of not being able to stay on target. I didn’t realize how much of a handicap it was to not be able to watch my bullet on each shot. But for closer shots, I’d only know if I hit the steel target or not. For shots beyond 600 yards, I could typically get the rifle back on target in time to watch my bullet splash. The recoil on that rifle (and poor muzzle brake) caused it to launch off the ground on each shot. My first precision rifle was a custom 7mm Rem Mag, which I thought I’d primarily use hunting … but I ended up using it in my first few tactical competitions. So a muzzle brake that keeps you on target and helps you spot your own shots can be a critical piece of gear. You just don’t always have the luxury of a veteran spotter with good communication skills, and in competitions and hunting situations, you’re typically on your own. This can help with the learning curve for new shooters, and provides rich, real-time feedback for veteran shooters as well. By spotting your bullet splash, you can fine-tune your elevation or windage adjustments with confidence. Staying on target not only allows quick follow-up shots, but more importantly for precision shooting, it allows you to watch your bullet impact. He thought a few percentage points difference in recoil reduction may not make a huge difference (or help you get more hits), but a brake that can keep you on target can be a big advantage. In fact, I was discussing this muzzle brake test with David Tubb, a very accomplished rifleman, and he is convinced the ability to stay on target was the most important aspect of a muzzle brake. One important aspect of a muzzle brake is helping the rifle stay on target.
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