r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Apr 02 '23

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

In response to this thread, the community was quite positive for a thread to cover these subjects.

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '23

Anyone have a muzzle break on their bolt action rifles? Is it worth it? Pros and cons

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u/Flat-Dark-Earth Big Bore Specialist Apr 02 '23

My Ruger American Hunter came with the RPR muzzle brake. Pros - it's a very soft shooting rifle.

Cons: none that I'm aware of but I've never shot it without the brake installed.

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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '23

The cons of the break are for the person next to you at the range, nothing you will ever notice aside from a more comfortable shot which is obviously a pro