Ruger Precision Rimfire 22 LR - Muzzle brake

[hotrail]

So I see a lot of pics of this rifle with a muzzle brake. Given that its a 22 rimfire, there obviously is no practical need for a brake. It does make the rifle look kind of cool, compared to just having the thread protector on there, if you get any enjoyment out of that.

So two questions:
1) would having a brake on the ruger precision rimfire do anything to diminish its accuracy?
2) I think the barrel is threaded 1/2 -28 which is common. So I would assume any brake made for .223/5.56 with 1/2-28 threads should fit right on and function safely. Any reason that would not be the case?
3) Anything else to watch out for?

Thanks!

[tsoiky]

So two questions:

1) would having a brake on the ruger precision rimfire do anything to diminish its accuracy?
NO. Zero your scope with the brake.


2) I think the barrel is threaded 1/2 -28 which is common. So I would assume any brake made for .223/5.56 with 1/2-28 threads should fit right on and function safely. Any reason that would not be the case?
YES


3) Anything else to watch out for?

You wish you are in free state and put a supressor on it


Thanks!

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[Pardini]

A lot of people have found that the Ruger thread protector is detrimental to accuracy. Some have found the gun groups better without the thread protector. Some think it groups better with some kind of weight screwed on the muzzle and throw on whatever they have with 12X28 threads.

I haven't really shot mine enough to say I'm certain it makes much of a difference, but I'm leaning towards thinking it does. I just got a 0 MOA base put on it and a different scope mounted and will try it again.