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45/70 and a muzzle brake?

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15 December 2004, 20:08
DEADEYE343
45/70 and a muzzle brake?
I know that some calibers work better than others that have a muzzle brake. What about a 45/70? I have a Ruger #1 in 45/70 and I like to play with the larger loads. Thinking of getting a muzzle brake put on but just dont know if its going to be worth it. What do you think?
15 December 2004, 20:47
MartinPotts
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I know that some calibers work better than others that have a muzzle brake. What about a 45/70? I have a Ruger #1 in 45/70 and I like to play with the larger loads. Thinking of getting a muzzle brake put on but just dont know if its going to be worth it. What do you think?



DEADEYE343

I really can't speak to your recoil on the Ruger Number 1#

But on the Marlin GS with the 18 inch barrel it's a killer with full house load's in it.
My Ruger M 77 in 458 win mag has less recoil then the
flincher Err Marlin GS full house load's in the Ruger
are nothing compared to full house load's in the Marlin.

Whats the weight of your Number One Ruger.
If i remmber my 458 is about 14 Lb's my Marlin is like
6 1/2 Lb's i also have a lot thicker recoil pad on the 458
then i do on the marlin.

You might see about porting your 45/70 but that will make it alot noiser..Alot.. but it does cut the recoil
so will a really good recoil pad..

Sorry guy i don't really know what to tell you but cutting up your rifle to me is crazy get a thicker recoil pad buddy
16 December 2004, 08:57
Robgunbuilder
Basically, the more fuel you burn, the bigger the bullet and the higher the pressures, the more effective the break becomes. It will help considerably. I have a 45-70 on a siamese mauser that duplicates 458 win mag loads and has a integral brake machined into the barrel. Works wonders.-Rob
16 December 2004, 12:21
416SW
problem with breaks is the added noise, maybe not with the amount of powder in a 45/70 but when you shoot a 416 Weatherby that is breaked without hearing protection there is physical pain.
have you tried better recoil pad like a Pachmyer deccelerator and lead/mercury recoil reducer in stock, would suggest to do these first and then try the muzzle break if you are still not happy.
muzzle breaks do work.
Have been told the Ruger no.1's do recoil a lot more-(felt) than other stock designs.
I have a 458lott on a no.1 but don't really have anything to compare it to, it kicked less than my 1886 in 45/70 with slightly hotter loads but the 1886 is about 3lb lighter.
17 December 2004, 05:10
NBHunter
I don't shoot Ruger class loads but did find about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs. of #8 lead shot in the but stock tamed my 45-70 down a lot.
17 December 2004, 05:23
new_guy
try the mercury recoil reducer first, and the muzzle-break as a last resort.

Seems that the #1's are a little muzzle-heavy anyway... the extra weight in the stock will help with that too.