Muzzle Brake Replacement Question

[Uncle Grinch]

Got a friend who just bought a 1977 Winchester Model 70 in 30-06 in fair shape. It needs some TLC. Problem is the 20 inch barrel has a muzzle brake and he would like to remove it and replace it with a “blank” muzzle brake. It’s not a BOSS or KDF. Here’s a pic. Assuming he can remove it and determine the thread pitch, is there anyone who makes replacement blanks?

 

[Captqc]

It looks like he can unscrew the knurled end piece, then unscrew the brake, and finally screw the knurled end on as a thread protector. Worth a try before taking it to a gunsmith.

 

[tobnpr]

he would like to remove it and replace it with a “blank” muzzle brake.

What exactly is a "blank" brake?
If he doesn't want a brake, throw a thread protector on it.

 

[Uncle Grinch]

Sorry for the confusion. My 77 year old brain was in Limp mode. Yeah thread protector is what I was looking for.

 

[LuvDog]

I’d probably put a heat gun or torch to it first just in case it has any thread locker. Then vise grips

 

[tobnpr]

Assuming he can remove it and determine the thread pitch, is there anyone who makes replacement blanks?

This shouldn't be an issue unless it's an oddball...just do a search online, there's a gazillion companies that make them.

If thread pitch or length isn't standard PM me and ill make one for you.