SKS muzzle brake

[WilliamBray]

I'm getting a SKS, and how would I go about removing the brake??? Looks like it twists on, and is pinned.

[Phosphorus32]

I'm getting a SKS, and how would I go about removing the brake??? Looks like it twists on, and is pinned.

There's no way of knowing without seeing it since it is an aftermarket add on. Most of the ones you see are not attached securely, so it would be a matter of unscrewing the set screw...or you can shoot it and it'll most likely fly off    Alternatively,  if someone threaded the barrel on their SKS and got a threaded muzzle brake to attach to it, then it'll depend on what type of die they used to thread it. It could be right handed thread or left handed (to accommodate AK family brakes).

[WilliamBray]

I'm getting a SKS, and how would I go about removing the brake??? Looks like it twists on, and is pinned.

There's no way of knowing without seeing it since it is an aftermarket add on. Most of the ones you see are not attached securely, so it would be a matter of unscrewing the set screw...or you can shoot it and it'll most likely fly off    Alternatively,  if someone threaded the barrel on their SKS and got a threaded muzzle brake to attach to it, then it'll depend on what type of die they used to thread it. It could be right handed thread or left handed (to accommodate AK family brakes).

[Larry D.]

Knock out that pin.

[WilliamBray]

Knock out that pin.

So the brake just slides on, and is pinned in place???

[Larry D.]

Yessir.

I found this: https://www.reddit.com/r/SKS/comments/be9e3i/how_to_remove_aftermarket_muzzle_brake/

Once the pin just under the front sight is out, it should slide off.
there may be some carbon fouling to contend with, but it's an easy job.

[echo1]

If you're going to 86 it, I'd be interested. You never know what Bubba might need  PAX

[WilliamBray]

If you're going to 86 it, I'd be interested. You never know what Bubba might need  PAX

What does "86"?

[owenj492]

From Google:

eigh·ty-six
/ˌādēˈsiks/
verbINFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN
verb: 86
1.
eject or bar (someone) from a restaurant, bar, etc.
"they were accused of cheating, and eighty-sixed from their favorite casino"
2.
reject, discard, or cancel.
"the passwords will be 86ed by next October"

[Larry D.]

If you're going to 86 it, I'd be interested. You never know what Bubba might need  PAX

What does "86"?

If you're gonna toss it.

Were you able to remove it?

[WilliamBray]

If you're going to 86 it, I'd be interested. You never know what Bubba might need  PAX

What does "86"?

If you're gonna toss it.

Were you able to remove it?

I planned to toss it unless someone wants it that bad.

Not gonna have the rifle until Monday.

[Larry D.]

Let Echo1 have first chance at it.

I'll take seconds.

[WilliamBray]

You guys got it

[Larry D.]

Heck yeah!

[WilliamBray]

Hell, I'm probably gonna sell the ammo for $150 to recoup my money.

[Bacarnal]

Let's see, 1000 rounds.  That's a days shooting, maybe two...

[WilliamBray]

Let's see, 1000 rounds.  That's a days shooting, maybe two...

I live on a fixed income.

[Bacarnal]

Gotcha. 

[Greasemonkey]

Let's see, 1000 rounds.  That's a days shooting, maybe two...

I live on a fixed income.

I do to... Called salary.   

[Larry D.]

Let's see, 1000 rounds.  That's a days shooting, maybe two...

I live on a fixed income.

Me too. I certainly understand.
Hard to replace that ammo once it's gone, though.