racerboy6996 0 Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 What is the correct muzzle break to put on a .308 when converting? Is the ones listed for 7.62 the right size? I don't want to guess, or go with what I think is correct & screw it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pointer 21 Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Are you removing the front site? Not much room there if you dont. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
racerboy6996 0 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 I have thought about replacing the FSB with a Bulgarian one that has the muzzle threads. But I have also thought about doing a pin on one the way Pistonring described, by cutting 1 inch off the sleeve. Either way I still need to know if a regular AK 47 or 74 muzzle break has the correct size opening in it for a .308 The way I am thinking is it should be the same. I think the .308 & the 7.62x39 bullet "projectile" is the same size around. But I am not sure of this. Figured it is better to ask then find out the hard way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good_stuff4me 0 Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Correct me if i'm wrong but any Standard AK Muzzle break will fit onto the .308 version. As long as the end part of the barrel has a 14 mm diameter. Here is a sight that has a bunch of differant designs of muzzle breaks. Personaly, I really like the Vortex. "Muzzle Items" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pointer 21 Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 (edited) I just put a Fal STD58 flash hider on mine,it didnt have threads so i drilled out the flashider slightly larger with a 5/8"" drill bit,then drilled/ pinned it to the barrel.Fit was tight.Not sure of the size of 308 threads or 7.62 but the barrel is appr. 5/8".Its not so much the bullet size as it is the outside diam of the barrel that is to be threaded.How close is 14mm to 5/8"??Math majors? Edited January 12, 2005 by Pointer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
racerboy6996 0 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 I just wanted to make sure the opening in the muzzle break was large enough for the bullet to pass thru. Pointer - did you have to trim the barrel sleeve at all, or change the front sight?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pointer 21 Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 I removed the front site post completely.Under the base the barrel is smaller ,the lenght of the site base with two grooves that the pins ride thru to stabilize the site to the barrel.The flashider i used had no threads and a fella at our local gun show had them for $3.00 a piece.I cut the site base to fit over part of the barrel and silver soldered just touching the flashider,looks good but havent tried it out yet.May go with the ACE LTD gas block site later maybe.Ill be posting a pic of the gun here soon,just have a couple little things to finish up. Flashider looks like this but with no threads,pic from DSA. em Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pointer 21 Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Ok here it is,still needs cleaned up and painted but you get the picture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2ND GUNMAN 0 Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 (edited) zzz Edited January 30, 2005 by 2ND GUNMAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tokageko 8 Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 If you want to do it the hard way, you could remove the Front Sight Base, cut the barrel back by an inch, build a jig to fit the rifle into your lathe, then proceed to turn down the barrel in two steps, one wider at the back (for the front sight base), and a smaller step at the front so it can be threaded for an AR 10 muzzle break (AK 74 style of course). Oh, and don't forget the pressure fit for the FSB and the holes for the reatainer pins (while making sure that it's on straight first), and the correct size crush washer for the MB. PS, if the crush washer doesn't crush as it's supposed to, you could always add a set screw or three. For this project though, I would recommend finding an unknowing but otherwise competent gunsmith to do it for you. At least, that's what I did (kinda).... except for the "putting the FSB back on" thing, and it only took one set screw. I didn't want to put him through hell, just a good workout. Works very well though. I'm very happy with the results. I must admit, I've got a good gunsmith here. He's the only one I take my projects to (or refer others to) and I know he appreciates it. So, I geuss the moral of the story is: Be kind to your gunsmith, or- well, let's just not think about that. ; ) please excuse, it's been a long day... and I... well, nevermind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
racerboy6996 0 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 (edited) thanks for the info. I knew I could count on the people here. 2nd Gunman - Thanks for the size comparison between Bulgarian & .308 Saiga Edited January 12, 2005 by racerboy6996 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cpileri 0 Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 thanks for the info.I knew I could count on the people here. 2nd Gunman - Thanks for the size comparison between Bulgarian & .308 Saiga racerboy- can you share the size comparisons that 2ndgunman posted? all of his/her posts appear to my as 'zzz'. wierd. C- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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