I have a question about muzzle breaks as well. I am new to this forum, so forgive me for interrupting. I just purchased a new Ruger 10-22, and I love it- it is a great little gun. I don't have a target barrel on it, as I just use it for plinking at this point, but I think I want to put a muzzle break on it, to keep muzzle rise down. I have read however, that muzzle breaks on such small caliber rifles, may affect acuracy. Is this the case? Will a muzzle break reduce velocity of the bullets exiting my barrel? Any help on this will be greatly appreciated!