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Flash hiders and NV part 2 #6631900 01/14/17 12:47 PM
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Greetings,
First, a big thank you to glocker17 for posting the link to the flash hider test.
If you remember I was using a Troy Claymore (flame thrower).

Went out last night with the A1 flash hider installed on my 6.8 and the difference was amazing.
I managed to take this pig but the blinding flash bloom from the shot was much, much less.
I can take follow-up shots again almost immediately, like before I installed the Claymore so I am happy.

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As you can see in this video, flash recovery is very quick so you can perform follow-up shots if/when needed.



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Re: Flash hiders and NV part 2 [Re: Vern1] #6632092 01/14/17 04:18 PM
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That's pretty awesome. The flash is negligible and inconsequential. Looks like you nailed it.

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Re: Flash hiders and NV part 2 [Re: Vern1] #6632425 01/14/17 09:29 PM
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Here is a shot of the flash hider I used in the video above.
This is a 5/8-24 thread for my 6.8 ARP barrel and is larger than standard 1/2-28 AR .223/5.56 barrel.
Notice it is an A1 and has slots all the way around the muzzle so it's a pure flash hider.
The A2 version doesn't have slots on bottom to help with muzzle rise and dust kicking up when shooting prone.

I picked up my A1s in 5/8x24 thread for my 6.8 from Rousch Sports in Austin for under 15.00 delivered.
Hard to beat that!



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Re: Flash hiders and NV part 2 [Re: Vern1] #6637822 01/18/17 01:59 PM
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Good deal, I replaced mine after reviewing the test as well. I installed an old Blackout flashhider I had in my parts box. It seemed to help.

What scope are you using?

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Re: Flash hiders and NV part 2 [Re: glocker17] #6639480 01/19/17 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted By: glocker17
Good deal, I replaced mine after reviewing the test as well. I installed an old Blackout flashhider I had in my parts box. It seemed to help.

What scope are you using?


Pulsar N750A DigiSight in the video on my main 6.8.
Also use a Photon 5X on other 6.8.


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