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skypilot
05-05-2012, 06:33 PM
I would like to remove the muzzle brake from my Model 10 FCP-K .223.

There is an upcoming Canadian MOA challenge I may attend and brakes are a no no. I know I could pull it off and look but I hate to start wrench twisting on a good barrel and I've not completely made up my mind to compete there as yet.

If it is a straight forward removal and a normal thread I would remove it and replace with a thread protector.
Does anyone know the thread size diameter and TPI? I know standard is 12"x28 tpi for .223 so what say you?

Thank in advance.
pitsnipe
05-05-2012, 10:56 PM
I'm stayin tuned to any answers as I will have the same question about my .308 (when I get it). Good luck on the match if you go!!
bootsmcguire
05-05-2012, 11:59 PM
I remember reading here that the 308 used a 5/8-24 thread and I thought the 223 used a 1/2-28. I know the new Hog Hunter Model is threaded that way and I believe the 10/110-BA's are threaded 5/8-24 also. I think only the "Adjustable" Savage Brakes are threaded oddly, using a 9/16-28.

I am 99% sure on all of that, but...
skypilot
05-06-2012, 12:29 AM
Thanks for the info. I'm guessing it is a 1/2 x 28. I may just bite the bullet ;D and pull it anyway. It has wrench flats on the brake and I believe it is timed by a washer. Sure was hoping some Savage 'spert could tell me all about it without me doing exploratory on it. ;D
PBinWA
05-06-2012, 11:06 AM
Mine was threaded 5/8-24. Removal was pretty straight forward. I clamped the barrel in a vice with some oak blocks to protect the finish and then used a big wrench to take it off. If the gun has been used a lot you may have a lot of carbon to fight against. You will also see how dirty your crown is. :o
skypilot
05-06-2012, 05:12 PM
Mine was threaded 5/8-24. Removal was pretty straight forward. I clamped the barrel in a vice with some oak blocks to protect the finish and then used a big wrench to take it off. If the gun has been used a lot you may have a lot of carbon to fight against. You will also see how dirty your crown is. :o


Yep,

Exactly as you said. Fairly easy to break free(pun intended) ;D and remove. It does mic at 5/8". Looking for a thread protector here inside Canada as I post.

Thanks folks for the replies.