Muzzlebreak

[DANIEL ARNDT]

Hello,
I shot my Rem Model 700 .300 WinMag several times without a break and zeroed it at 200 yds. Then I installed a Grizzly Gun works break and when I shot the 200 yd. target it appeared to be 1.5 in. high. Does anyone have any experience with a POI raising that much after installing a break? Thank you in advance for help.

 

[sedancowboy]

Of course it would move the POI. You added weight to the end of the barrel. Just rezero and carry on.

 

[FEENIX]

Of course it would move the POI. You added weight to the end of the barrel. Just rezero and carry on.

^^^This! ^^^ The muzzle brake changed the harmonic of the barrel.

 

[BallisticsGuy]

If it didn't happen would be where you should be concerned. Installing one, tightening or loosening one, removing one, adding a wrap of electrical tape to the muzzle, etc... anything that changes harmonics is going to change POI.

 

[Canhunter35]

Like others said, just rezero. I've thoroughly cleaned a well used brake and had my poi change from removing the carbon build up

 

[Remmy700]

Seen it several times and like the previous posts have said u will definelty see shift. Totally normal. I have even had to tweak a load a little just to get back where I need to be with OTB timing just from a simple brake installed! Welcome to the rabbit hole!