VZ 58 muzzle brake question.

[Ebola]

Just put a brake on the 58. Its screwed down as far as it can and locked in by the pin. I can still thead it down past the pin as it is still loose. Is this normal? If I thread it past the last spot for the pin until it is locked tight by the threads then the port holes on the brake are in the wrong orientation. I thought this is kinda weird.

 

[salsamigo]

Yep,
It's normal with all 3 of my muzzle brakes.

Cheers

 

[Keithjohn]

Mines the same, I think I'll try to make a spacer to time it . Will have to slot spacer for pin though. Does anyone have the right size shims for this ?

 

[FSB]

file the end until is tight when locket in place by the pin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3DbvdmcOPs

Cheers

 

[Keithjohn]

There I go , thanks fsb

 

[Lobster_pot]

I just hold pin in as far as it will go. Tighten down brake as far as possible. Release pin. Unscrew brake until pin gets in notch. I've never had a problem.

 

[warrenlikesboats]

I use a C clip as a spacer and then file that for alignment, that way the brake is spared, and can be used on a different rifle without alignment issues.