Masterpiece Arms Premium Bolt Action Muzzle Brake 6.5mm question

[bikemutt]

This device is driving me nuts trying to install it, I'm hoping someone here may have one and can enlighten me.

The brake includes an integral jam nut system similar to the APA Bastard series, except this jam nut is turned counterclockwise against the barrel shoulder. The problem is, once the brake is timed and the jam nut seated on the shoulder, any additional torque used to tighten the device securely cause the brake to spin loosening the entire assembly. The brake has no flat spot to accept a second wrench and, the holes through the ports are too small to accept anything that would be strong enough to serve as a lever.

http://masterpiecearms.com/shop/mpa-premium-bolt-action-muzzle-brake-6-5mm/

I have sent a message to the manufacturer, just wanted to see if anyone here can lend some insight.

Thanks

 

[gotboostvr]

A strap wrench would be my suggestion

 

[LoonWulf]

I agree strap wrench, also how much torque are u supposed to apply? Nother option would be loctite the barrel threads seat the break as tight as you can without disturbing it then tighten how ever u want once loctite sets.

Ive never used a break like that so i maybe way off base

 

[bikemutt]

I like the strap wrench idea!

 

[bikemutt]

I agree strap wrench, also how much torque are u supposed to apply? Nother option would be loctite the barrel threads seat the break as tight as you can without disturbing it then tighten how ever u want once loctite sets.

Ive never used a break like that so i maybe way off base

I thought about that too LoonWulf, but I like to remove my brakes periodically to inspect/clean the crown, loctite would make that a chore. This has to be something to do with the reverse threads; my APA Bastard brakes with clockwise threads work fine.