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Posted: 2/28/2012 6:14:08 PM EDT
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I have an M845 scope from TNVC that I plan to use for coyote hunting. I plan to use this on a 20 inch barrel. My concern with the additional IR from the torch is was out from the flash from the shot. I have a vortex flash hider on the rifle now but also have an XM-177 flash hider laying around. Since length is not a concern and the bi-pod will take up the extra front end weight, will the Xm-177 flash hider do a better job of eliminating muzzle flash for this use?
I know the Xm-177 FH isn't as good as the Vortex but at the end of a 20 inch barrel my thought is that it would help burn up all the powder inside the tube before hitting the vents. .....or am I over thinking this? I have both Flash hiders laying around so putting on either one is no problem. Ammo will usually be 55gr M193 of some sort since i try to keep my shots under 300 yards at night. |
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Ruh Roh! See if you guys can help me out. Have Pvs 14 inbound from Vic. Shooting a 16" .223/5.56 with stock flash hider. I'd take a pic but I 'm no good at the interweb and don't know how to post pics. Anyway, looking at my flash hider, it has 5 "slots" that are spaced evenly from the 12 oclock position down to the 4 oclock and 8 oclock positions on either side.
What's gonna happen when I shoot on monday night ? I'm using .223 FMJ 55 gr. to shoot pigs with. Will my pvs 14 bloom and shut off? Do I need different flash hider before I shoot? Will I damage my PVS with current set-up? 
I think I read that .223 wont have as big of a fireball as 5.56 but I'm kinda in the dark here....Get it?.... In the dark!!!!!! |
The military uses A2 FS with 14.5 inch barrels. They are supported with replacement tubes & 14's but if it were a real problem the flash suppressors would have been all changed long ago.. you will be ok with A1 or A2. getting a Vortex or newer flash suppressor to remove any chance of harm to your 14 is what most seem to do anyway + a vortex improves the looks of your weapon... ––-ETA––- had my coffee so lets go deeper into the question. your unit may black out for a split second with each shot, but that's normal (a built in safeguard). A vortex will greatly eliminate the flash, giving you an advantage in other ways such as stealth (not really needed if your not hunting 2 legged creatures that shoot back ) M193 & M855 is loaded hotter than 223. Pick up a better suppressor when you get a chance, shop around, its an easy fix. enjoy your new hog setup
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Here is a good comparison of the A2, Vortex, and Blackout.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM5ih_c_4yo They don't specify what NOD is being used unfortunately. |
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