Suppressors TBAC Muzzle Brake Install

[NavyshooterM40]

Any trick to installing the TBAC muzzle brake? I am putting it on a SIG 716. Do I need to put the upper in a vice to get the old flash suppressor off or can I get it off with out a vice and upper fixture. Note: did know to post this here or in gunsmith section?

 

[itieknots7]

Watch the YouTube video.

Installing a TBAC muzzle brake using a peel washer - YouTube


Edit to add: I always use a Geissele reaction rod to remove muzzle devices. You may also need a breaker bar if the brake was rock sett on.

 

[GH41]

Watch the YouTube video.

Installing a TBAC muzzle brake using a peel washer - YouTube


Edit to add: I always use a Geissele reaction rod to remove muzzle devices. You may also need a breaker bar if the brake was rock sett on.

If you do that long enough you will remove the barrel extension.

 

[itieknots7]

If you do that long enough you will remove the barrel extension.

?. I never heard of one report of that.

The reaction rod goes right into the bolt lugs in the barrel. It's the best way to lock a barrel in place for removing muzzle devices.


Edit to add: barrel extensions are installed with 150 ft/lbs (IIRC), my brakes use 20-30 ft/lbs. I'm not worried.