[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Mag Wag

Posted: 6/16/2006 6:16:29 PM EDT

My home build works fine. What I don't like is that the mag is a little loose (like many I've seen) and wags from side to side after a shot.

It is not as bad without the slant muzzle brake.

Will the AK74 give a more straight back compensation?

Is there a proven method to make the mags fit a little tigher without giving up functionality?

Thanks!

Posted: 6/17/2006 4:21:20 AM EDT

[#1]

You can spot weld in small metal plates behind the dimples to act as a mag guide, and mill them down until they are quite thin and you can tightly fit a mag in place. Assuming you have the welder and mill of course.

Posted: 6/17/2006 11:26:10 AM EDT

[#2]

Or you can try Bulgarian Waffles. They fit tighter.

Posted: 6/23/2006 3:41:49 PM EDT

[#3]

That's it, a wider mag.

I have some of the Centerfire bolt-hold-open and they fit very tight. It looks like I need a 1.030 wide mag to fit tight. Most of mine are about 1.010 or less. I didn't realize they varied so much.

Installing a tighter mag and removing the slant-cut muzzle brake really helped. ALMOST straight up recoil and very little of the torque action that I had experienced before.

This mag-wag phenomenon is really a detriment to fast follow up shots in tactical rifle/3 gun matchs.

Does the AK74 style brake work well? Any recommended brands?

Thanks!

Posted: 6/23/2006 5:04:19 PM EDT

[#4]

I haven't tried a '74 style threaded in 1x14 that I like. Actually, I like the slant compensator.

Posted: 6/23/2006 5:06:29 PM EDT

[#5]

My favorite is an AMD 65 brake. No muzzle rise!

Posted: 6/23/2006 6:23:34 PM EDT

[#6]

My 1x14/LH 74' brake performs flawlessly. A great contrast from the old slant brake. From my experience, this brake does cause the rifle to kick straight back. Very comfortable.

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