I'm finishing up a LR-308 build. At the moment I do not know which flash hider would work well with it. It has a 16 inch barrel any recommendations would help at this point.
LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
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Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
I have the same question, I have the 308 lr 18 bbl and I want to put a comp on it. I live in MA so it can't be a flash hider it has to be a compensator and it has to be permenitly attached. I would like a 1" round comp to match up nice with the 936 barrel. Sorry 2shot not trying to hijack your thread I just need a little help myself. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks glass
I have the same question, I have the 308 lr 18 bbl and I want to put a comp on it. I live in MA so it can't be a flash hider it has to be a compensator and it has to be permenitly attached. I would like a 1" round comp to match up nice with the 936 barrel. Sorry 2shot not trying to hijack your thread I just need a little help myself. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks glass
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
I have a voltr on mine shooting prone it kicked up a bunch of dirt
Just use the factory DPMS one it's A2 style not A1
I have a voltr on mine shooting prone it kicked up a bunch of dirt
Just use the factory DPMS one it's A2 style not A1
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
I have the Primary Weapons Systems FSC30 but the SureFire does a better job of decreasing muzzle flash. In the video below, it compares an FSC556 and the SureFire.
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I have the Primary Weapons Systems FSC30 but the SureFire does a better job of decreasing muzzle flash. In the video below, it compares an FSC556 and the SureFire.
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Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
Also consider the Vortex by Smith Enterprise.
http://www.smithenterprise.com/products06.03.html
Also consider the Vortex by Smith Enterprise.
http://www.smithenterprise.com/products06.03.html
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
I've got a Vortex on mine right now - works great (eliminates flash, never comes loose, accurate). I'm switching to ACC Blackout breaks because I'm going to suppressors.
I've got a Vortex on mine right now - works great (eliminates flash, never comes loose, accurate). I'm switching to ACC Blackout breaks because I'm going to suppressors.
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
I completely forgot about the Vortex and it beats out everything else when it comes to eliminating muzzle flash.
Question for the OP:
Why are you wanting a "flash hider"? Are you doing a lot of night or low light shooting, or?
I completely forgot about the Vortex and it beats out everything else when it comes to eliminating muzzle flash.
Question for the OP:
Why are you wanting a "flash hider"? Are you doing a lot of night or low light shooting, or?
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
I'm in the same boat but I'd like a muzzle brake instead, preferably one that 1) doesn't cost a ton and 2) doesn't look like it belongs on a panzer. Any ideas? It will be on a 16".
edit: PWS looks good, anything similar out there?
I'm in the same boat but I'd like a muzzle brake instead, preferably one that 1) doesn't cost a ton and 2) doesn't look like it belongs on a panzer. Any ideas? It will be on a 16".
edit: PWS looks good, anything similar out there?
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
2shot & BCP,
Y'all need to indicate your intended use of said weapons in order to get more germane responses.
If the intended use of the AR involves a lot of late evening/twilight applications, then a pure flash suppressor probably works better.
If on the other hand, the intended use of the AR is only occasional late evening hunts/shoots, then you are probably better served with a flash suppressing compensator.
Compared to a pure flash hider, the flash suppressing compensator offers you recoil reduction (very model dependent), faster follow-up shots and flash reduction akin to an A2 flash hider.
All said, activities such as late night/early morning hog hunts are becoming very popular...a pure flash hider may be more desirable so that you can preserve your night vision after each pull of the trigger. However, this benefit comes with the trade off of recoil reduction and faster follow-up shots.
I have a BABC compensator on my 16" AR and a PWS FSC30 on my 20" upper. I have never noticed any amount of flash that is enough to worry about. Of the two, i recommend the FSC30. It provides better recoil recduction, the same level of flash suppression and costs half as much.
I just watched the video posted by Killshot. Take that video with a grain of salt, as it is not applicable to your respective scenarios. That video is comparing the flash reduction of an FSC556 model in an obscenely short barreled 556 rifle.
The amount of flash produced by your 16" 308AR will definitely be less...i know, because i have shot my 16" AR with no muzzle device, and with both the BABC and the FSC30. There is almost no flash in my rilfe now. The only time it produces noticeable flash (very small, and is restricted to your peripheral vision) is with cheap, crappy Russian ammo. I'm sure that if i cahnge my reloads such that i utilize a slower burning powder, it will also produce plenty of flash, however, such a powder is not ideal in a 16" 308.
Hope this helps.
2shot & BCP,
Y'all need to indicate your intended use of said weapons in order to get more germane responses.
If the intended use of the AR involves a lot of late evening/twilight applications, then a pure flash suppressor probably works better.
If on the other hand, the intended use of the AR is only occasional late evening hunts/shoots, then you are probably better served with a flash suppressing compensator.
Compared to a pure flash hider, the flash suppressing compensator offers you recoil reduction (very model dependent), faster follow-up shots and flash reduction akin to an A2 flash hider.
All said, activities such as late night/early morning hog hunts are becoming very popular...a pure flash hider may be more desirable so that you can preserve your night vision after each pull of the trigger. However, this benefit comes with the trade off of recoil reduction and faster follow-up shots.
I have a BABC compensator on my 16" AR and a PWS FSC30 on my 20" upper. I have never noticed any amount of flash that is enough to worry about. Of the two, i recommend the FSC30. It provides better recoil recduction, the same level of flash suppression and costs half as much.
I just watched the video posted by Killshot. Take that video with a grain of salt, as it is not applicable to your respective scenarios. That video is comparing the flash reduction of an FSC556 model in an obscenely short barreled 556 rifle.
The amount of flash produced by your 16" 308AR will definitely be less...i know, because i have shot my 16" AR with no muzzle device, and with both the BABC and the FSC30. There is almost no flash in my rilfe now. The only time it produces noticeable flash (very small, and is restricted to your peripheral vision) is with cheap, crappy Russian ammo. I'm sure that if i cahnge my reloads such that i utilize a slower burning powder, it will also produce plenty of flash, however, such a powder is not ideal in a 16" 308.
Hope this helps.
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
Well I would like a comp that would reduce muzzle hop and felt recoil. I wouldn't be shooting in low light situations at all and in MA we can't have flash hiders at all. I'm using my 308 for egg shoot competitions at my local range. Eggs range from 100 to 400yrds 5 mins for 5 eggs with up to 10 rounds.
Well I would like a comp that would reduce muzzle hop and felt recoil. I wouldn't be shooting in low light situations at all and in MA we can't have flash hiders at all. I'm using my 308 for egg shoot competitions at my local range. Eggs range from 100 to 400yrds 5 mins for 5 eggs with up to 10 rounds.
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ooglassoo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well I would like a comp that would reduce muzzle hop and felt recoil. I wouldn't be shooting in low light situations at all and in MA we can't have flash hiders at all. I'm using my 308 for egg shoot competitions at my local range. Eggs range from 100 to 400yrds 5 mins for 5 eggs with up to 10 rounds. </div></div>
Get the Primary Weapons Systems FSC30.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ooglassoo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well I would like a comp that would reduce muzzle hop and felt recoil. I wouldn't be shooting in low light situations at all and in MA we can't have flash hiders at all. I'm using my 308 for egg shoot competitions at my local range. Eggs range from 100 to 400yrds 5 mins for 5 eggs with up to 10 rounds. </div></div>
Get the Primary Weapons Systems FSC30.
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Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ooglassoo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well I would like a comp that would reduce muzzle hop and felt recoil. I wouldn't be shooting in low light situations at all and in MA we can't have flash hiders at all. I'm using my 308 for egg shoot competitions at my local range. Eggs range from 100 to 400yrds 5 mins for 5 eggs with up to 10 rounds. </div></div>
Get the Primary Weapons Systems FSC30.
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is that the guy that played in the movie Matrix?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ooglassoo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well I would like a comp that would reduce muzzle hop and felt recoil. I wouldn't be shooting in low light situations at all and in MA we can't have flash hiders at all. I'm using my 308 for egg shoot competitions at my local range. Eggs range from 100 to 400yrds 5 mins for 5 eggs with up to 10 rounds. </div></div>
Get the Primary Weapons Systems FSC30.
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is that the guy that played in the movie Matrix?
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I completely forgot about the Vortex and it beats out everything else when it comes to eliminating muzzle flash.
Question for the OP:
Why are you wanting a "flash hider"? Are you doing a lot of night or low light shooting, or? </div></div>
not planning to do much low light shooting. After reading the posts I now want a Flash Hider / Comp. This makes the most sense for my intended use.
How do you guys feel about the Flaming Pig? Does it reduce flash or recoil?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I completely forgot about the Vortex and it beats out everything else when it comes to eliminating muzzle flash.
Question for the OP:
Why are you wanting a "flash hider"? Are you doing a lot of night or low light shooting, or? </div></div>
not planning to do much low light shooting. After reading the posts I now want a Flash Hider / Comp. This makes the most sense for my intended use.
How do you guys feel about the Flaming Pig? Does it reduce flash or recoil?
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
If you mean the noveske pig brake I think that is for creating backpressure, ie for pistol or SBR builds to guarantee function.
That video sold me, I want the fsc30.
If you mean the noveske pig brake I think that is for creating backpressure, ie for pistol or SBR builds to guarantee function.
That video sold me, I want the fsc30.
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
You won't be disappointed with the FSC30 the recoil on my .308 MATEN is in comparison with my .223 M&P and the $ was right.
I love mine, for the money this is ones hard beat and it serves as a comp/flash suppressor.
You won't be disappointed with the FSC30 the recoil on my .308 MATEN is in comparison with my .223 M&P and the $ was right.
I love mine, for the money this is ones hard beat and it serves as a comp/flash suppressor.
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lazy21</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ooglassoo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well I would like a comp that would reduce muzzle hop and felt recoil. I wouldn't be shooting in low light situations at all and in MA we can't have flash hiders at all. I'm using my 308 for egg shoot competitions at my local range. Eggs range from 100 to 400yrds 5 mins for 5 eggs with up to 10 rounds. </div></div>
Get the Primary Weapons Systems FSC30.
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is that the guy that played in the movie Matrix? </div></div>
No, that is Daniel Baldwin's character in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lazy21</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ooglassoo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well I would like a comp that would reduce muzzle hop and felt recoil. I wouldn't be shooting in low light situations at all and in MA we can't have flash hiders at all. I'm using my 308 for egg shoot competitions at my local range. Eggs range from 100 to 400yrds 5 mins for 5 eggs with up to 10 rounds. </div></div>
Get the Primary Weapons Systems FSC30.
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is that the guy that played in the movie Matrix? </div></div>
No, that is Daniel Baldwin's character in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man.
Re: LR-308 Build flash hider recommendation wanted
We found out that PWS FCS brake works great on .223 rifle (AR)
But when we went to .308, AAC BLACKOUT 51T was better than PWS FCS 30 (we tested both on Remington R25 and Remington 700 18.5" build)
We found out that PWS FCS brake works great on .223 rifle (AR)
But when we went to .308, AAC BLACKOUT 51T was better than PWS FCS 30 (we tested both on Remington R25 and Remington 700 18.5" build)
