bamaboy 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Well shit! I finally got around to having a mzzle brake welded to my front sight. And when the guy handed it back to me I noticed it was crooked. I thought I had it pretty much lined up on a make-shift jig, I think when he clamped the ground to it, it must have shifted ever so slightly. It's an AK74 style MB that I cut. I could probably file the end so that a bullet wouldn't make contact, I'm not 100% it would contact the end anyway, untill I get home tonight. But my biggest worry is that it might affect the accuarcy. Any thoughts or suggestions? I might have to try and find another front sight and start over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rssfndly 14 Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Well shit!I finally got around to having a mzzle brake welded to my front sight. And when the guy handed it back to me I noticed it was crooked. I thought I had it pretty much lined up on a make-shift jig, I think when he clamped the ground to it, it must have shifted ever so slightly. It's an AK74 style MB that I cut. I could probably file the end so that a bullet wouldn't make contact, I'm not 100% it would contact the end anyway, untill I get home tonight. But my biggest worry is that it might affect the accuarcy. Any thoughts or suggestions? I might have to try and find another front sight and start over. As long as the sight is not crooked on the barrel and the bullet doesn't hit the brake you should be fine. You could try cutting it off grind it square and start over. Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I have tried a couple of well made adapters from reputable manufacturers, with disasterous results. With recoil both allowed just enough motion to allow the bullets to graze the muzzlebreak - amazingly this resulted in 3 impacts per round. One jagged hole in the target, one round hole in the overhead bearm, and the guilding metal jacket off on the ground somewhere to the right. If it ain't straight -FIX IT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rssfndly 14 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I have tried a couple of well made adapters from reputable manufacturers, with disasterous results. With recoil both allowed just enough motion to allow the bullets to graze the muzzlebreak - amazingly this resulted in 3 impacts per round. One jagged hole in the target, one round hole in the overhead bearm, and the guilding metal jacket off on the ground somewhere to the right. If it ain't straight -FIX IT! Forget what I said Fix it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamaboy 0 Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 After thinking about it, I will cut it and leave a small place welded then spread it until it's straight and have him re-weld. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 (edited) Good man! Edited December 13, 2008 by G O B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unknown Poster 5 Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Are you welding it or using a low temp silver soder? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t-amzn 0 Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 I hope that you solve your brake issue. I spent much time considering what direction to go for my rifle. I am happy with the 74 approach. I can interchange with the brake or flashhider. Here's a picture of my Black Beauty with comp. set up. http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd192/t...pg?t=1229231008 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unknown Poster 5 Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 If your TIG welding it you need to weld it with little tac's at every 90 degrees keeping it square. If your MIG welding it you can use a slower hand speed when welding to draw it back into alginment from the opposite side you can actually pull it back using the welder. I've done this many times when welding and holding the alignments within .002". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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