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I'm trying to wrap my brain around the steps required to make a muzzle brake and eventually build a suppressor mount. Yes I have read up and understand ATF form 1 laws for building a suppressor parts...I'll get there eventually but first I want to practice and a muzzle brake is a natural project.
First concern is order of operations.
Should I start by boring and threading a slug, install on a mandrel (which I would have to make), and turn the exterior?
Should I turn the outside profile on the end of a bar and then part off, bore, and thread last?
My particular concern is keeping alignment...particularly once I progress to building a mount for a suppressor where I'll need to keep alignment 6-8" in front of the rifle muzzle. Which method is better to keep everything aligned???
First concern is order of operations.
Should I start by boring and threading a slug, install on a mandrel (which I would have to make), and turn the exterior?
Should I turn the outside profile on the end of a bar and then part off, bore, and thread last?
My particular concern is keeping alignment...particularly once I progress to building a mount for a suppressor where I'll need to keep alignment 6-8" in front of the rifle muzzle. Which method is better to keep everything aligned???