How well could this function on rifles with muzzle brakes or flash suppressors? I don't trust the opening on a muzzle brake to be perfectly concentric
1149949
I have 2 Savage rifles, .308 & .338 Lapua, with muzzle brakes and it works quite well. I had the same concern. The test is to rotate the unit in the bore and watch to see if the laser point moves.
1149950
If you use the goal of the bore sight to get on paper, you would be fine. More accurate if you removed brake to bore sight. VERY happy with this tool!!
1149951
I used it on my rifles with muzzle breaks and no problemsWill definitely get you close enough at 50 yrds
1149952
This unit relies on a pretty concentric barrel end (be it muzzle, muzzle brake, or flash suppressor) to be maximally accurate. However, on a typical setup, it is definitely close enough to get you "on paper" reliably. This is especially true if you use their software to print weapon-specific sighting patterns. I recently sighted my 7mm Rem Mag to within 2 MOA at 200 yards. However, I have found that the part of the device that goes into the barrel is too short to actually reach the barrel with big muzzle brakes (like on my 338 Lapua). In that case, you're better off removing the brake and laser sighting, then reinstalling the brake. This unit relies on a pretty concentric barrel end (be it muzzle, muzzle brake, or flash suppressor) to be maximally accurate. However, on a typical setup, it is definitely close enough to get you "on paper" reliably. This is especially true if you use their software to print weapon-specific sighting patterns. I recently sighted my 7mm Rem Mag to within 2 MOA at 200 yards. However, I have found that the part of the device that goes into the barrel is too short to actually reach the barrel with big muzzle brakes (like on my 338 Lapua). In that case, you're better off removing... » Read More This unit relies on a pretty concentric barrel end (be it muzzle, muzzle brake, or flash suppressor) to be maximally accurate. However, on a typical setup, it is definitely close enough to get you "on paper" reliably. This is especially true if you use their software to print weapon-specific sighting patterns. I recently sighted my 7mm Rem Mag to within 2 MOA at 200 yards. However, I have found that the part of the device that goes into the barrel is too short to actually reach the barrel with big muzzle brakes (like on my 338 Lapua). In that case, you're better off removing the brake and laser sighting, then reinstalling the brake. « Show Less
1149953
Works great! I used on my RRA AR-15 and no problems and it had a flash suppressor.
1149954
This unit relies on a pretty concentric barrel end (be it muzzle, muzzle brake, or flash suppressor) to be maximally accurate. However, on a typical setup, it is definitely close enough to get you "on paper" reliably. This is especially true if you use their software to print weapon-specific sighting patterns. I recently sighted my 7mm Rem Mag to within 2 MOA at 200 yards. However, I have found that the part of the device that goes into the barrel is too short to actually reach the barrel with big muzzle brakes (like on my 338 Lapua). In that case, you're better off removing the brake and laser sighting, then reinstalling the brake.
1149955
For initial setting of point of aim it works well at 100 m. I highly recommend it.
1149956
Aloha John,That I don't know..I do know that this item is only a guide to centering..you'll still have to fine tune your zero by shooting!Sorry..I know that didn't answer your question brah.Al
1149957
I have used it on everything from a .50 Beowulf down to a .22....both in rifle and handgun calibers. Works quite well, pretty much self-centering. Will definitely get you on paper, and then you just fine tune. In a few rounds you'll be driving tacks. Good luck, happy shooting.
1149958
The probe extends into the barrel 8" or so.There is an o ring sized to your caliber on the tip to center the device in the barrel. The other end is tapered and has a strong magnet to hold center.Any deviation would be extremely slight.Getting on paper at 100 yards/meters or more is not an issue.The laser is very bright.i have effectively used the unit in full daylight at 100 yards.The trick is to have a buddy shade the target face.
1149959
The front cone of the laser will center itself in the muzzle break or flash hider. The purpose of any bore sighter is to just get you on paper at 25 or 50 yards. You then sight in the rifle at whatever distance you choose so if the hole in the muzzle break is not perfectly centered or out of round it really doesn't make any difference. I use one of these to bore sight rifles for customers and due to space restrictions I have to bore sight at about 20 feet. I have never had a customer come back saying the sights were very far off.
1149960
I used it on my rifles with muzzle breaks and no problems Will definitely get you close enough at 50 yrds
1149961
I used it on a 338 lapua that has a muzzle brake. For the initial siting of the Nightforce scope it worked great.
1149962
Don't know what your flash suppressor looks like, but on an AR it doesn't interfere with the muzzle. But since the magnet does need to seat against the muzzle, it's probably a good idea to remove the muzzle brake before sighting in, then replace it when you're done.
370475
I don't believe there was significant recoil reduction compared to the slant brake. What it achieved was better control over muzzle climb with rapid fire.
543868
I think there might be a small gap where it tightens so getting a mount that tightens on both sides of the barrel might fit better. I hope this helps!
376650
it all works together.. the holes in the flash hider vent the gas into the sleeve around it, then re-directs it to the front of the muzzle... You could always goto a class III dealer & get a can, it works a LOT better but a $200 tax stamp & 6 month wait to get it sucks.. & some states wont allow you to have a can.
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This muzzle brake is made to clamp onto the barrel using the front sight base to prevent it from being eventually pulled off by the gases from firing. I never tried this unit on a barrel without a front sight. You may consider having it silver-soldered in place, which would still cost much less than having the barrel threaded for a screw-on type brake. But, to just clamp it on, it may work itself loose after some firing. I just don't know for sure.
542027
I have mine mounted on an M&P10; (308). The recoil seems to give the firedot a little problem as mine blinks out occasionally and needs to be turned on again? I have mounted it on my AR15 platform with no problems. It might just be my scope and it may be a defect. However the scope has great optics.
5830
You may want to permanent affix it. JB weld or actually weld the end on. You'll lose the ability to deploy the bayonet but it does work. Have this mounted on an AK. Personally is choose something else, NCStar makes a good clamp on brake. Same style as the AK-74 and it's removable.
1372055
Three on a big one( stock 10/22) sixish on small ones. It's alright but unless you need it offset, don't get it. Get a different one. I bought mine for my 50mm objective scope and it was hell to set up right. It will mount with your muzzle being to the left of the picture. Not the other way. Not for me at least.
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Hi ... I don't think it stresses what I have it on . If I were using on say a lever I'd try to go around the tube .. I'm using the 2 I bought on model 24 Savage .... 222/20ga. & 22RF/410 they work ok but you've got to adjust them "just right" to keep them from moving around ...hope this gives ya some help ? ..... Ron
2242161
No it doesn't do much. It's a brake so it helps more with muzzle rise than flash. But the ringing it makes after each shot or just chambering a round is enough for me not recommend it. Looks cool though
503106
it should work fine, I was using it on the AR platform , and it made it set a little to low. But on a standard rifle , I do not see any problems . good luck, and good hunting
1659204
The largest caliber rifle I have used this on is a 7.62x39 AK47. No problem with recoil on that rifle.
835160
since there isnt any bolt to put up with and the rifle is symmetrical i done see why it wouldnt be ok for you. the scope is centered on the barrel, the break action doesnt require any specific position to be opened. good luck
1153280
Im not sure to be honest, it did not fit my US barrel because of the threading was all messed up. Personally check out other muzzle brakes NOT made by tapco. Damage industries is a good place to start. For an SKS they have pin on muzzle breaks, i wouldn't thread the barrel
1368252
If the barrel has threads on the end, 1/2" x 28, then yes this muzzle brake will work. Nearly all "HBar" 5.56 cal. barrels are threaded with this pitch of threadunless they are "Target Crowned" with no threads then no muzzle brake can work. Don't forget to buy bandaids, those prongs are sharp.
1299442
Your .308 has a little more punch than my .223 - I found if you change the muzzle brake - it will calm it down quite a bit and help hold everything together better. I actually dropped my AR and it landed on the scope - after a quick dustoff - and a re-sighting - I was good to go. I usually check my scope for tightness after about every 40 rounds - 2 magazines.
1794294
If you have a flash hider on that rifle, it should be easy. I was able to take off the stock hider and install the brake with just a padded set of vise-grips.