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3/28/2012 4:42:36 PM EDT
I am wondering if i can put the style muzzle brake like on a 50 cal on my heavy barrel ar15?? Something with set screws since there is no threads
3/28/2012 4:53:49 PM EDT
[#1]
I think this and this are what you seek.
3/28/2012 4:55:33 PM EDT
[#2]
thanks
3/28/2012 4:57:12 PM EDT
[#3]
show us Pics when done
3/28/2012 5:28:55 PM EDT
[#4]
I can speak from experience the JP brake is awesome I have shot one on a .308 and loved it. When I get a .308 bolt gut I will but a JP brake for it.
3/28/2012 6:35:38 PM EDT
[#5]
The JP brake in question is fantastic, but it's...massive.  Google-fu and see if it's what you want.  I ran one of the JP Cooley brakes for a long time, and they're great too (but don't give you the look of the .50)
3/28/2012 6:38:44 PM EDT
[#6]
Personally, I would NOT mount a muzzle brake with setscrews.  A lot of force there relying on a little clamp up
3/28/2012 6:55:07 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Personally, I would NOT mount a muzzle brake with setscrews.  A lot of force there relying on a little clamp up


Agreed. You can send your upper to JP, and he will thread the barrel and install the break.

That's what I did with my Remington 700 in 300RUM.
3/29/2012 8:07:13 AM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
Personally, I would NOT mount a muzzle brake with setscrews.  A lot of force there relying on a little clamp up

My AR has been with set-screw brake since 1997. No issues. Get 'em tight enough to get a bite and use red locktite.

Used one on a Remington 700VS as well.

Not saying it's the best way, but it works fine.

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