harrygrey382
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Has anyone fired a BSA 222 with the factory muzzle brake (featherweight built in the 50s - is this called a Hunter or Royal)? Or even any 222/223 like rifle with a brake?
I’m looking at buying quite a nice original one and have always wanted an early CRF BSA. Wanting a 222 as my small rifle/teach the kids on and didn’t want something Loud (hence 222) but I’m thinking the brake may negate this. Problem is they’re incredibly rare here and it isn’t a bad price. Just how loud are they? I’m assuming there isn’t a legitimate way to block them? I guess I could lop it but that would be a shame and I’m not a fan of short barrels anyway. Rebarreling wouldn’t be even a medium term option.
What was BSA thinking putting a brake on a 222 anyway?
I’m looking at buying quite a nice original one and have always wanted an early CRF BSA. Wanting a 222 as my small rifle/teach the kids on and didn’t want something Loud (hence 222) but I’m thinking the brake may negate this. Problem is they’re incredibly rare here and it isn’t a bad price. Just how loud are they? I’m assuming there isn’t a legitimate way to block them? I guess I could lop it but that would be a shame and I’m not a fan of short barrels anyway. Rebarreling wouldn’t be even a medium term option.
What was BSA thinking putting a brake on a 222 anyway?