[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Muzzle device needed?

Posted: 5/11/2014 5:48:15 AM EDT

Thanks for all the advice to go with White Oak.
Now, I see the "varmint" rifles have no threading for a muzzle device, (flash hider, etc), whereas the other barrels do.
Is a muzzle device needed?
Comparing between the 18" Varmint and 18" SPR.
Again, I'm building for 200-300yd accuracy.

Posted: 5/11/2014 6:02:16 AM EDT

[#1]

For punching paper I say no, but for hunting I would prefer a comp for faster follow up shots, and good flash reduction.

Posted: 5/11/2014 6:02:37 AM EDT

[#2]

Personally, I would bother with one, although I'm sure others would/will disagree.

Posted: 5/11/2014 6:09:01 AM EDT

[#3]

Not running one on my 20" WOA upper........don't notice any significant muzzle rise (as to be expected with a longer barrel).

Posted: 5/11/2014 6:44:04 AM EDT

[#4]

No.

Posted: 5/11/2014 6:50:16 AM EDT

[#5]

Some people will tell you that you need one because of TEOTWAWKI or some other pipe dream.

I'd bother with one because I like the option of mounting a can, but it's not really necessary.

Posted: 5/11/2014 6:54:10 AM EDT

[#6]

That's about what I thought.
I know it's needed for short barrels, to get to the 16" legal minimum, but didn't think it would have any special civilian need on a longer barrel.

Posted: 5/12/2014 7:15:03 AM EDT

[#7]

Needed no … desirable? Hell yes. YMMV
Brakes/comps can help keep the sights on target.
Flash suppressors have an obvious utility after dark.
My 5.56mm 24” barrel varmint rifle came threaded and I attached a brake.

Posted: 5/12/2014 7:25:16 AM EDT

[#8]

Get one they can make a difference.

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