Squeaky 135 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Hello Guys: Does anyone make muzzle brakes specifically for Saiga .223 rifles with 16" barrels? Or can you use an AK-47 brake? It simply occurred to me I don't have a muzzle brake on my Saiga and I should probably get one to make it a bit more accurate (even though I'm happy with it so far). All appropriate styles I've seen are for AK-47s. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Muzzle break won't help with accuracy. Some can make it worse. May help with recoil and getting back on target, but in 223 recoil is pretty mild. Any Ak 14L break will work with 223. There is no specific 223 muzzle break. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Muzzle devices do one of two things. Either reduce muzzle flash, or muzzle rise. Either a brake or a FH will not have much of an effect on accuracy. Your rifle is already more accurate than you are. Most accuracy issues are with ammo, trigger and the shooter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaba1017 71 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 There are more 5.56 flash hiders. The AK74 brake works well though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SgtRaven 531 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) There are more 5.56 flash hiders. The AK74 brake works well though. Good point. Done both; prefer 1st one for variety of available devices. You can replace Saiga FSB with aftermarket or surplus AK-74 FSB. Check 5.45 forum for details and instructions and watch your 922r count if foreign parts used. Add-on: There is 120 micron or ~ 5 mil difference difference in caliber, obviously. While some people disregard it as "close enough", I know few purists who "opened up" the AK-74 muzzle break to 5.56 specs. Also, taking the variations in barrel OD into consideration, make sure to find a match of your barrel outside diameter to prospective FSB, either surplus or aftermarket. Or you can thread you barrel into 1/2-28 AR thread and enjoy the galaxy of AR/M muzzle brakes, flash hiders and (with proper paperwork and fees paid) suppressors. See "Barrel Threading" related threads and posts on this forum. Have fun! Edited February 25, 2014 by Sgt. Raven Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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