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Posted: 9/15/2004 6:27:32 PM EDT
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Are there any secrets to installing a flashhider? I just ordered a phantom, not a 3 sided, but a 5 sided.. Other than permanently attaching it too my 14.5 M4 profile bbl is there anything alse I need to do? Thanks in advance Rob |
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In order to get that sucker torqued down good and tight you are going to need a vise and an action block. It takes a pretty good amount of torque to properly index the flash suppressor when using a crush washer. ETA: You'll also need a 3/4" open-ended wrench. Make sure it provides you with plenty of leverage. |
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Just screw it on. If a flash hider has a more solid part, put that part toward the bottom. Some people like to ensure any flash will not be directed straight up... so they index the FH so that there are no holes pointing directly up. To each their own. I like crush washers, they are easy... just snug up, then tighten until you are happy. And you DONT need an action block.... you just need a vise, and some wood blocks or leather, and chuck up on the front sight base.... and tighten away. Dont forget to have it permantently attached by pinning and welding.... or complete welding.... recommended.... |
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Use action blocks for barrel installation and removal. For muzzle brakes, flash suppressors, compensators, use Barrel Vise Jaws. Make sure you remove the gas tube in case the barrel slips and rotates. --- IF you used an action block, all that torque is applied to that tiny indexing pin against the soft aluminum slot in the receiver. This may very well result in a canted front sight base. |
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