two new muzzle breaks (Blackhawk and CFX)

[MartinDWhite]

I spent some time on my lathe last week and over the course of a few nights (playing more than working) I made these two breaks.
Both are press fit on so there are no exposed screws. I love the clean screwless look. Both are black delrin, and should be able to be taken off with a little hot water.

[MartinDWhite]

here is the original CFX break for comparison.

[darryl]

An artist at work, for sure. I admire your skill. Beautiful rifles too, btw.
darryl

[Toolmaker]

 More great work Martin!

[dk1677]

Very nice work Martin!

[454 Big Block Chevy]

Martin,

did that change the POI at all?

454/Ed

[MartinDWhite]

Ed,

I did not expect the POI to change. Unless the pellet was clipping (before or after) I doubt there would be anything but a minor poi change. I have not shot the CFX yet, but the BlackHawk got quite a few shots in today and I noticed no difference other than being easier to cock because of the nicer hand position further out on the barrel. ;-)   

Your question makes me really want to go try out the CFX, but it is dark here now.

[bart the fart]

if you ever want to sell a blackhawk muzzle break let me know. i broke the cheesey front site off months ago and that is a sweet look for the blackhawk, thanks bart

[Jonesin]

I like it. The CFX I have avoided due to cosmetics (break) but that is my issue and not a general view. I love the CFX break you created. Nice job on both.

[MartinDWhite]

I also hated the original CFX break. It is big and ugly without a reason. The whisperer (as ugly as it is) at least servers a purpose.

[DONH63]

HAVE YOU GOT TO TRY THE CFX YET AND IS THERE ANY DIFFERENCE IN THE POI.

[MartinDWhite]

In about 10 shots this morning there was not a POI change. The first shot from 26 yards hit just high of dead center in the 10 ring on a gamo target. There were 3 more 10s in total and every thing was a pretty tight vertical spread from the gun being stored barrel up in a closet since the new break was put on. It take 20-30 shots to re-settle after being stored for a while. I think the lube all runs down the tube or something....but it has always done that.

    Martin D. White

[a1Bogey]

They look good MDW.  A compliment to any AG.



Bogey

[wicki67]

Great job on both of them!! They look real nice!

Let us know when you might be entertaining the possibility of making up a few of these for sell.... I personally would be interested in seeing what you can do for my 1377 barrel.... hint, hint


Dave T.

[bart the fart]

well i sent off the paypal cash this morning, i'm getting the muzzle break for the blackhawk, and cant wait to see how she's going to look! thanks martin!

[gene_sc]

WTG Martin. Lots of fun making muzzle brakes and shroulds. I sure had fun making them. Good luck and have fun.

Here are a few of mine.

[MartinDWhite]

I like the perforated look with all the holes. My drill press is not very good, so I have always had trouble getting holes in stuff correct. I measured the run out of the bit at .020 a few weeks ago and that prompted me to order a mill. It should be here soon and that will help a lot. I ordered this mill http://www.machinetoolonline.com/PM45MMill.html

[pindog2000]

Brother bart email me a pic of your blackhawk. Pindog2000@yahoo.com