Question: Best way to index a muzzle brake?

[Onewolf]

UPS is scheduled to deliver my new McGowen barrel (SS, 24", 260 Rem, 8:1, side ported SS muzzle brake) on Friday. This is my first attempt at installing a Savage barrel with a muzzle brake. I ordered this barrel March 3, so I am anxious to (finally) get this rifle put together (Savage target repeater action (from a 'donor' LRP), Manners MCS-T5 stock (flat black), EGW 20moa one piece scope mount, burris tactical rings, SWFA 12x42 mrad scope).

I assume that the side ported muzzle brake is not going to line up correctly/perfectly when I head-space the barrel. Therefore after setting the head-space I will have to index the muzzle brake to align properly. What is the best method to do this?

Thanks in advance for any/all advice/comments.

Doug

 

[Napalm]

I used a crush washer and a strap wrench to do mine

 

[ironworkerwill]

+1^ you'll need to shim that brake with a washer.

 

[adelbridge]

Shim or file the crush washer.