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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Smith Muzzle Brake: have to drill barrel to stay on tight?
Posted: 10/10/2002 7:29:54 AM EDT
..Bought a new Smith compensator from Dillon to mount on the new Bushmaster A2-style.  It comes with 4 set/allen screws.

Question:  Are these adequate for keeping it on as-is, or do I have to get the barrel drilled?

Anyone have any experience with this?

Link Posted: 10/10/2002 11:01:06 AM EDT
[#1]
You will need to drill pilot holes and use red (high-strength) Locktite as a *minimum*.  The brake will have 10,000-20,000 psi of pressure trying to yank it off the front if your barrel with every shot.  Most set-screw brakes end up downrange eventually.

-Troy
Link Posted: 10/10/2002 11:21:52 AM EDT
[#2]
That's good advice, thanks.

The think looked so cool on the end I was tempted to try it out...then I thought better of it and decided I would ask first.

Rather than drilling, could I get one brazed or soldered-on?

What is your opinion on that, or on which are better comps?

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