06-08-2015, 05:43 PM
The biggest problems optics and sensitive electronic ancillary equipment have with semi-auto recoil is not just the initial recoil impulse.
It is the return-to-battery stroke of the cycle of operations of the system. When the bolt carrier slams home during chambering and locking is when most lower-end optics have a problem.
.308 self-loaders are especially brutal on optics for this reason. The more you can slow down your cyclic rate and have reliable function, the better off you are. This is a product of gassing, static weight of the BCG, spring strength, and buffer weight/segmentation.
A muzzle brake helps dampen felt recoil and muzzle rise, and does a little to keep the rifle more in a static position. What night optic are we talking about here?
It is the return-to-battery stroke of the cycle of operations of the system. When the bolt carrier slams home during chambering and locking is when most lower-end optics have a problem.
.308 self-loaders are especially brutal on optics for this reason. The more you can slow down your cyclic rate and have reliable function, the better off you are. This is a product of gassing, static weight of the BCG, spring strength, and buffer weight/segmentation.
A muzzle brake helps dampen felt recoil and muzzle rise, and does a little to keep the rifle more in a static position. What night optic are we talking about here?
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6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks & chamber brushes can be found here:
www.AR15buildbox.com
CCW, CQM, DM, Long Range Rifle Instructor
6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks & chamber brushes can be found here:
www.AR15buildbox.com