How do I remove a Muzzle Brake from my SKS barrel?

Rome · April 13, 2000, 07:11 AM

I recently purchased a really nice SKS which had an anti-climb muzzle brake attached to the tip of the barrel, just ahead of the front site. I haven't been able to figure what brand it is but it is interference fitted, not threaded, pinned, or set screwed. The brake does have a lug on the bottom of it through which a 3" x 1/8" hex head bolt secures the brake to the front lug where the base of the bayonet would mount. I'd like to remove this brake and have removed the bolt but the brake is securly tight on the barrel. I figure that I'll use heat to help it off. If I do, how hot can I make this brake without hurting the barrel? Can you provide a suggestion? I really don't need the brake for anti-climb as I don't rapid fire it fast enough to warrent it and I'd like to keep this rifle in it's original configuration. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Rome

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George Stringer · April 13, 2000, 08:41 AM

Rome, if you are sure that it's just pressed on then heatin brake quickly will help. It may or may not be soldered. George

Juan Hunt Greer · April 14, 2000, 01:07 AM

Double-check on whether or not it is
actually slip-fit. many com-bloc weapons I
have seen have afine LEFT-HAND thread which
does NOT extend visibly past the fitting.
crankshaft

April 13, 2000, 07:11 AM	#1
Rome Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2000 Location: Connecticut Posts: 420	I recently purchased a really nice SKS which had an anti-climb muzzle brake attached to the tip of the barrel, just ahead of the front site. I haven't been able to figure what brand it is but it is interference fitted, not threaded, pinned, or set screwed. The brake does have a lug on the bottom of it through which a 3" x 1/8" hex head bolt secures the brake to the front lug where the base of the bayonet would mount. I'd like to remove this brake and have removed the bolt but the brake is securly tight on the barrel. I figure that I'll use heat to help it off. If I do, how hot can I make this brake without hurting the barrel? Can you provide a suggestion? I really don't need the brake for anti-climb as I don't rapid fire it fast enough to warrent it and I'd like to keep this rifle in it's original configuration. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Rome [This message has been edited by Rome (edited April 13, 2000).]

April 13, 2000, 08:41 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Rome, if you are sure that it's just pressed on then heatin brake quickly will help. It may or may not be soldered. George

April 14, 2000, 01:07 AM	#3
Juan Hunt Greer Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2000 Posts: 449	Double-check on whether or not it is actually slip-fit. many com-bloc weapons I have seen have afine LEFT-HAND thread which does NOT extend visibly past the fitting. crankshaft