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Post by rlp10ml on Aug 26, 2014 0:15:32 GMT -5
I have a Muscle Brake that was suggested by Luke on my RemPac.I would like to also have a Thread Protector for it in case I want to shoot with out the brake.Is this a "standard" thing I can purchase somewhere or is it "specific" to my gun? Thanks for the help guys........
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 5:23:03 GMT -5
Do you know which model muscle brake you have? Is it 4 ports?
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Post by rlp10ml on Aug 26, 2014 5:28:40 GMT -5
Do you know which model muscle brake you have? Is it 4 ports? Yes,it is the 4-port brake..... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 5:33:39 GMT -5
According to Ryan's site if it is a round version it should be 3/4-24 thread and if it is slabbed it would be 5/8-24tpi. Don't know if those are readily available but one could be made if you need one. What contour is your barrel and is if stainless finish or will you need to color match?
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Post by bestill on Aug 26, 2014 6:06:57 GMT -5
Ck Harrell muzzle break for thread protector or vais muzzle break.
They should have in stock you need thread info and length.
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Post by rlp10ml on Aug 26, 2014 6:09:21 GMT -5
It is the Slabbed 4-port.I just measured the threads and yes,they are 5/8-24 My barrel is a Sendero contour and that measures .838 at the muzzle and from the shoulder on the barrel to the end of the threads it is .624 long. I would prefer a stainless but I could always throw some paint on one if need be.
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Post by bestill on Aug 26, 2014 7:21:02 GMT -5
If you need a thread protector ck Harrell muzzlebreaks $10 in stock
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Post by hankinsrfls on Aug 26, 2014 8:08:26 GMT -5
rip10ml
I have plenty of 5/8-24 thread protectors. I will turn one down to .838 andd put a slight knurl on it for you. It will be made from stainless steel. Total cost to you will be $40.00 shipped.. Just let me know if you want one.
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Post by rlp10ml on Aug 26, 2014 14:52:06 GMT -5
Thank you guys.Now I see these are readily available I will be able to get one easily.
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Post by Jon on Aug 26, 2014 19:37:08 GMT -5
I would at least look at Harrell at 10.00 that is a price hard to beat.
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Post by hankinsrfls on Aug 26, 2014 20:39:20 GMT -5
I would at least look at Harrell at 10.00 that is a price hard to beat. The Harrell is a good produce, but it comes to you threaded on the ID only with a .200 exit hole. It still needs to be installed on the barrel. Turned down, polished, knurled and the exit hole opened up to the size you need. So $10.00 is a good deal if you have a lathe, if you don't it is completely useless to you.. I bought all my brakes from Lynnwood Harrell untill I bought my CNC machines and now I make my own... Would have been cheaper for me to order 50,000 brakes from Lynnwood, but no I wouldn't listen................ Jeff... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 21:05:43 GMT -5
I figured it was too good to be true
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Post by hankinsrfls on Aug 26, 2014 21:18:26 GMT -5
His brakes are the same way. You can't beat the deal. A radial brake for $35.00 and a fish gill side discharge for $55.00. but you still have to do the machining to make it work.. They come in rough as a cob, but the threads are true and that's the most important thing. To me there is no way to buy a brake and just screw it on and expect it to me centered with the bore, Unless you install it on the barrel, in the lathe, and bore the exit hole all in one set up.
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Post by cowhunter on Aug 28, 2014 12:03:55 GMT -5
The cheapest way is to forget the thread protector. I have several I paid up to $40-50 bucks for and I've never used them. You can still shoot with your muzzle brake off even with naked threads. You never practice without your brake because it may change your aim point. Pure waste of money.
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Post by hankinsrfls on Aug 28, 2014 12:55:08 GMT -5
Cowhunter.... If your brake is installed correctly the rifle will shoot to the same POI with or without it. The reason for the thread protector is for hunting, With the brake on, you have to worry about ear protection. With out it you can point and shoot when you need too. The protector will keep you from dinging up the threads or getting them caked full of dirt and mudd.. $40.00 well spent to me if you only use it once a year... Jeff.
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Post by jims on Aug 28, 2014 21:51:32 GMT -5
The only removable brake I had, a Vais as I recall, I did like the thread protector. I just thought it looked odd if the brake was off with the exposed threads showing. Just personal preference only.
No appearance issue on the MagNaPorts on a couple of my rifles and shotguns, to remove them I had to either shorten the barrel or remove it.
I always questioned on the rifles if just a few EDM slits really were very effective compared to other brakes.
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Post by cowhunter on Aug 28, 2014 23:38:58 GMT -5
Jeff, I stand corrected a bit. I tend to be cranky before the coffee kicks in. If people actually hunt without the brake , and their poi doesn't change, the protector would be good. I have to admit I've never seen a gun that didn't have the poi change. I guess I've never had very expensive guns either.
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Post by hankinsrfls on Aug 29, 2014 0:16:41 GMT -5
Cowhunter... You will be seeing one soon. Jeff
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Post by rlp10ml on Sept 2, 2014 19:21:31 GMT -5
I just want to say that I did spend $40.00 on a Thread Protector from Jeff Hankins.I gave Jeff the info in a PM of what I needed and he made it and sent it out before he even received the payment.It is exactly what I wanted,the fit/finish is perfect.I want to say,it was $40.00 well spent................
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Post by hankinsrfls on Sept 3, 2014 8:00:15 GMT -5
Glad you like it... Jeff.
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Post by rossman40 on Sept 3, 2014 8:27:05 GMT -5
I tell everyone that if you get a brake and ever think you'll take it off, even just for cleaning, then get a thread protector. If you ding the threads and then try to force the brake on, your going to screw things up. The thread protector is cheap insurance.
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Post by rlp10ml on Sept 3, 2014 14:26:57 GMT -5
A big plus for me is that If I want,I can switch between shooting the saboted Barnes bullets and the sabotless Parkers by taken off the brake and putting on the protector.
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Post by cowhunter on Sept 5, 2014 12:51:21 GMT -5
I forgot that sabots and muzzle brakes don't mix. So ok I'm wrong and I'll start appreciating the little over-priced tubes rolling around in my fishing tackle box. By the way, I looked up Rossman40's corporate filings and saw that he made 47,000 dollars on selling thread protectors last year.
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Post by hankinsrfls on Sept 5, 2014 19:51:52 GMT -5
I forgot that sabots and muzzle brakes don't mix. So ok I'm wrong and I'll start appreciating the little over-priced tubes rolling around in my fishing tackle box. By the way, I looked up Rossman40's corporate filings and saw that he made 47,000 dollars on selling thread protectors last year. $47,000 ,,,,,,,,,,,? I am in the wrong business. Jeff |
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Post by rossman40 on Sept 7, 2014 15:57:43 GMT -5
$47,000,,,,,, I wish.....
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Post by Richard on Sept 7, 2014 21:17:26 GMT -5
I use all of Harrell's muzzle brakes and thread protectors and as Jeff indicated, they are rough and need some machine work. What I like to do with the thread protector is machine and finish it to perfectly mate up with barrel..........dead flush so when you look at the muzzle, you have no idea it is threaded for a brake! Because Harrell mainly uses 32 TPI, they will not loosen so all you need to do is hand tighten it. At the very least, a piece of leather wrapped around it and a slight grip with a channel lock and it unscrews. Just my take on thread protectors.
Richard
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