I recently purchased a really nice SKS which had an anti-climb muzzle brake attached to the tip of the barrel, just ahead of the front site. I haven't been able to figure what brand it is but it is interference fitted, not threaded, pinned, or set screwed. The brake does have a lug on the bottom of it through which a 3" x 1/8" hex head bolt secures the brake to the front lug where the base of the bayonet would mount. I'd like to remove this brake and have removed the bolt but the brake is securly tight on the barrel. I figure that I'll use heat to help it off. If I do, how hot can I make this brake without hurting the barrel? Can you provide a suggestion? I really don't need the brake for anti-climb as I don't rapid fire it fast enough to warrent it and I'd like to keep this rifle in it's original configuration. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Rome
[This message has been edited by Rome (edited April 13, 2000).]
Rome
[This message has been edited by Rome (edited April 13, 2000).]