Problem getting the front sight pin out on SKS

[aridan]

Tried to install a muzzle break, and was unable to get the front sight pin out. Is there a trick to it? I don't wanna bang too hard so the barrell stays straight.

P.S. Before you ask, no I don't have a punch, just tried with a finishing nail. I went to Crappy Tire this week looking for a punch, but the smallest they had was a 1/8" rolling pin punch...

 

[Satain]

Thats why people use the other muzzle brake. Try looking for one of these model's and you won't have to worry about screwing up anything thing.

 

[PerversPépère]

Most SKS aftermarket pin-on muzzlebrake designs are junk.
I just can't understand why somebody would go to all these troubles installing one on such a pipsqueak caliber! The SKS just hasn't enough recoil to bother.
Oh well, whatever rocks your boat...
That's called freedom, I was told.
PP.