Who uses muzzle brakes on their SKS??

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While the SKS has relatively low recoil (compared to my 4.5 lb single shot 12ga shotgun, shooting 3" Nitro Magnum Buckshot :cool:), I am considering threading the barrel and installing a proper muzzle break. I have had the pin on, three slash cut muzzle brake that did absolutely nothing or at best, very little. Has anyone installed a quality muzzle break? Any feedback? Obviously it is going to get louder...!
 
I bought a more expensive pin muzzle break, and did notice a difference in muzzle rise, and even recorded it, on the phone which I lost last month.

I think it helped deflect about half the muzzle rise, but I didn't really notice a loudness difference to be honest.
 
Right, I was considering one of those. Reviews indicate that there is a relatively high rate of problems with that model, some (like yourself) rate them, others cannot get them to fit without filing/new screws etc. They are almost $100NZ over here, so I may as well pay a little extra and get a proper screw on muzzle brake.
 
Rallix said:
I bought a more expensive pin muzzle break, and did notice a difference in muzzle rise, and even recorded it, on the phone which I lost last month.

I think it helped deflect about half the muzzle rise, but I didn't really notice a loudness difference to be honest.
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This. Dont get anything else like the twist or clamp on. The screw always walks out no matter what.
 
I had no luck with the Chinese junk ones. Always work loose. The choate one works great if you can find one. Much better design. Don't know if it makes a difference though
 
I have installed one of these:

NcStar SKS Bolt-on Muzzle Brake (AMSKSB)

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It elliminated muzzle rise and considerably reduced recoil. I paid about $27 incl shipping on eBay...
 
I have a cheap short pin on ncstar one on my Norinco, purely aesthetic though.
The pin worked loose, after a days shooting. I simply applied two teeny tiny drops of jbweld on each side of the pin. Won't come off for cleaning, but I can drench it in solvent to get it clean cause there is a milimeter or so space underneath for it to penetrate.

I put this one on one of my Russians. Haven't shot with it yet, but I like the assemply attachment, and the birdcage AR look. It utilizes the bayo lug which is fine, cause I removed to bayo for other reasons anyway.

 
That photo shows the choate.



EL34/6L6 said:
I have a cheap short pin on ncstar one on my Norinco, purely aesthetic though.
The pin worked loose, after a days shooting. I simply applied two teeny tiny drops of jbweld on each side of the pin. Won't come off for cleaning, but I can drench it in solvent to get it clean cause there is a milimeter or so space underneath for it to penetrate.

I put this one on one of my Russians. Haven't shot with it yet, but I like the assemply attachment, and the birdcage AR look. It utilizes the bayo lug which is fine, cause I removed to bayo for other reasons anyway.

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Who uses muzzle brakes on their SKS??


I just don't see the point of making purely esthetic changes, it won't make you shoot any better. Save your money for ammo and more range time.
 
LarryG said:
That photo shows the choate.
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Yes, if you re read the post I mention the Chinese one then talk separately about the second one.

fiddler said:
Who uses muzzle brakes on their SKS??


I just don't see the point of making purely esthetic changes, it won't make you shoot any better. Save your money for ammo and more range time.
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Well, when you have a few of them, you play.
Aesthetics are just that. No intended claim or desire to improve performance. No different than painting a stock or attaching a vented handgaurd.
 
All things aside ..........it will make cleaning after shooting corrosive ammo more entertaining.............Harold
 
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