Strange barrel taper on factory Remington 700 5R

[S12A]

I'm getting this Remington 700 5R in 223, it has a strange taper at the muzzle end with what looks like a factory cap.
Anyone have an idea what muzzle device this would be for?
Thanks

 

[fdkay]

Maybe a reflex type suppressor

 

[S12A]

Being a remington i thought it could be for some AAC or other affiliate brand suppressor or suppressor adapter/brake . I have seen a couple like it here but no info on the purpose

 

[spife7980]

Sure looks like its for a relfex can. Sadly I cant say which one, never looked into actual models too much.
The purpose is that it attaches to your muzzle threads but it clocks onto that weird taper to center it at the butt too so that the can is supported at both the base and at the threads to make it a stiffer system while also allowing for more volume without adding even more additional length. Two points of contact is harder to bend than one.

 

[Steel head]

Sure looks like its for a relfex can. Sadly I cant say which one, never looked into actual models too much.
The purpose is that it attaches to your muzzle threads but it clocks onto that weird taper to center it at the butt too so that the can is supported at both the base and at the threads to make it a stiffer system while also allowing for more volume without adding even more additional length. Two points of contact is harder to bend than one.

Like the AEM-5 for Mk12’s

 

[spife7980]

Like the AEM-5 for Mk12’s

Its something like that, some calipers would help to be sure what. OPs litle nipple sure looks stubby compared to 2.5" back though.

 

[Steel head]

Your really going to insult the OP’s nipple so soon?

 

[spife7980]

Your really going to insult the OP’s nipple so soon?

 

[fdkay]

Sure looks like its for a relfex can. Sadly I cant say which one, never looked into actual models too much.
The purpose is that it attaches to your muzzle threads but it clocks onto that weird taper to center it at the butt too so that the can is supported at both the base and at the threads to make it a stiffer system while also allowing for more volume without adding even more additional length. Two points of contact is harder to bend than one.

Maybe for a muzzle device similar to the surefire?

 

[Waorani]

Looks pretty short, maybe 1/2". Bet it's just to allow a skirted AAC FH/brake to fit.

 

[NukeMMC]

The AEM2, 3 & 4 cans use a similar-looking profile.