How to change out the Bushy MiniYcomp?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How to change out the Bushy MiniYcomp?

Posted: 4/22/2003 10:59:29 AM EDT

That thing's loud as hell, I have had it. Can I do it at home and where do I start? It looks like it's very secured fixed in place.

Posted: 4/22/2003 12:04:13 PM EDT

[#1]

I think someone sells a cover that connects OVER the mini-y. It causes all gas to be ported forward...

I'll look around for a link.

Posted: 4/22/2003 12:48:04 PM EDT

[#2]

If it is on a 16 or 20 inch barrel, you can use a hammer and punch to knock out the tapered pin underneath that holds it on. Then shoot the rifle a few times until it flies off. If it's mounted to a 14.5 inch barrel, it is welded on by bushmaster and will have to be removed by a machinist.

Posted: 4/22/2003 1:48:37 PM EDT

[#3]

Is the barrel on M4 type 14.5" right, this is it. I was going to get it off and put on a CAR15 type of muzzlebrake for it to be legal 16". How's it welded on? Blind pinned from bottom and then welded shut, like ATF wanted? If I can break the weld I might be able to get it off. Anyone ever attempted such things at home?

Posted: 4/22/2003 2:47:54 PM EDT

[#4]

Here ya go... [url]http://www.assaultweb.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=004329[/url]

Posted: 4/23/2003 11:34:36 PM EDT

[#5]

i replaced mine just the other day. its pined and welded on the top and bottom,mine also had locktite on the threds. i used a dremel tool to grind the pins just deep enuf to see the threds. then i used the dremel to cut slots on the top and bottom and used a big screwdriver to split the break and it came rite off. my new kkf g1a3 tac brake looks a lot beter

Posted: 4/24/2003 10:47:51 PM EDT

[#6]

get rid of the whole bushy
but that's just me

Posted: 4/25/2003 12:03:06 AM EDT

[#7]

Why get rid of a Bushmaster, J-Bar? The VAST majority seem to be more than just happy with theirs.

Posted: 4/25/2003 10:57:23 PM EDT

[#8]

Some bushys just seem to have problems
That don’t happen in other rifles, but like I sed
That is just I, I not saying that bushy parts are bad
I’m just saying that, there are a few things that bushy douse
That I personally don’t like, but bushy parts are ok

Posted: 5/5/2003 7:28:24 PM EDT

[#9]

well damn my bushmaster was hardcore never had a misfire and in fact it was abou the best lookin one id ever seen or fired

Posted: 5/6/2003 12:18:11 AM EDT

[#10]

Uh-oh.... [:K]

I LOVE my Bushy, and I'm NEVER going to get rid of it. I'm just wondering... what IS a good weapon to get, since you'd get rid of the Bushy, J-Bar?

Posted: 5/7/2003 9:09:28 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
That thing's loud as hell, I have had it. Can I do it at home and where do I start? It looks like it's very secured fixed in place.

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Or, just drill it out. Get a drill bit a size larger than the opening and ream it out. Takes the blast away.

Posted: 5/7/2003 7:24:12 PM EDT

[#12]

That thing's loud as hell, I have had it.
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How loud is loud? Does it hurt your ears even with plugs in? I ask because I am thinking of buying the same thing. Does the Y-comp have other disadvantages?

Posted: 5/7/2003 8:32:39 PM EDT

[#13]

I don't want to hi-jack this topic but, I'm interested in getting rid of my AK-74 brake.
Does anyone know if I can follow the same operation as the Mini removal? Are all of the Bushy barrels threaded? Can I screw on one of Kurt's A3 tac brakes then pin and weld?

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