I wonder if it's just my luck or others have had the problem of not being able to align the compensator/brake without using shims? It seems that no matter what barrel or what compensator I use, it always seems to tighten up just past where it should line up making it impossible to go all the way around without torquing it way too much. Only way I can do it is to add shims. I know tightening, then loosen, and repeat until it lines up is the correct way but this way will not work when you need to go almost 360 to align it.

Crush washers are you're friend.

If you have to use shims, then use shims.  Problem solved.  

I've heard of problems with crush washers, but have not had any issues with them.  Don't worry about it.

I am using a crush washer but as it is right now I am torqued down to about 40ftlbs and have about 180 more to go or should I worry about it and keep going? I guess I'll wait another week to finish these, need to order some shims.

a crush washer will compress more than 360°. Don't be scared of it. Just twist it on around. It takes quite a bit of force to get them going. Once you start crushing them it gets a little easier. I wouldn't use a torque wrench. Just use a good wrench and do what needs to be done.

If you think the crush washer is applying to much force you can always purchase a few peel washers.  They are easier to crush but not as easy to remove.  As the name implies, you have to peel it off.

I don't believe that's why they are called peel washers and they are not easier to crush.  They are used to time a break by peeling layers away so your muzzle device can be timed correctly.