Smith Vortex muzzle device.

[ChiefPlumber]

Looking for a muzzle device to tip my 6x45. I've got a first generation Smith Vortex(5.56, not 7.62) in my parts box...as well as a standard bird cage. The bird cage would work no doubt...but, hey, it's a custom build, right?

I can drop the shank of a 17/64" through the Vortex from the thread end...although it stops at the mouth(exit hole). Perhaps a bur or ridge from cutting/milling. Haven't determined yet. It will pass a .243 SMK. Should I have heartburn with this? Is .022 over too tight for consideration?  Should I have a smithy run it out? Or should I just get a thread protector and call it good for now?

Best,
CP

[GLSHOOTER]

That calculates to 0.265 if my math is right. That is plenty of room. In fact it is ideal in most cases. Clean up the exit a bit and you will be fine.

Greg

[ivlianvs]

If my memory isn't failing me, the exit hole on my 6.5mm (.264) suppressor measured at .316 That's a difference of just barely over .05 and it's a lot further away from the muzzle.


I didn't think Smith Vortex ever had a tight exit hole, though? I've only ever seen them completely wide open at the muzzle end.