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7/9/2009 3:11:33 PM EDT
Forgive me if this has been asked. I searched and came up without.

How does the muzzle flash of a typical varmint rifle compare to that of a standard AR15 with a muzzle break?
How easy/costly is it to have a varmint barrel threaded to accept muzzle breaks? Or is it not worth doing?

Thank you!
7/12/2009 7:03:43 PM EDT
[#1]
No one?
7/12/2009 7:06:01 PM EDT
[#2]
A muzzle brake will give you more flash. You may mean flash suppressor, and during daylight hours, you probably won't be able to see the flash, especially with a long varmint barrel. During dusk, flash will be more without a flash suppressor.

ETA: http://www.adcofirearms.com/shopservices/shop_.cfm?code=1

They can thread and crown your barrel for $65. If you plan on shooting during dusk or night, it is worth it.
7/12/2009 7:06:40 PM EDT
[#3]
http://www.adcofirearms.com/shopservices/shop_.cfm?code=1
7/12/2009 7:17:25 PM EDT
[#4]
Figure a gunsmith will probably charge you $50 - $100 to thread the muzzle of a rifle barrel.

Less if the barrel is already removed from the receiver, more if the gunsmith has to remove the barrel.

Plus the price of the muzzle device of your choice.
7/12/2009 7:31:04 PM EDT
[#5]
why would you want a flash suppressor on a varmint rifle?
7/14/2009 7:11:09 PM EDT
[#6]
Cheers all!
7/14/2009 8:12:00 PM EDT
[#7]
night vision rifle?
7/14/2009 11:26:37 PM EDT
[#8]
Another thing to consider when dealing with Flash Hinders is the length of the barrel.  The shorter the more need for a FH and longer barrels you have complete burn of the powder so, you have less need perticularly if your varmint rifle has a bbl longer then 22".  Most ARs are 16-20" and some as short as 7".

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