Changing flash hider on a .223 Wylde?

[SigM4]

With shims it’ll be a trial and error process to get the right amount and thickness of shims. Just keep test fitting till you get there. Of course that’s if you’re using a flash hider that needs to be timed. Usually a true flash hider (only) won’t need timed. Whereas a brake or combo unit will. Any idea what you’re using at this point?

As for taking the old one off you shouldn’t need too much force to remove it. Clean the threads off real well and use a small (I stress small) amount of Rocksett to hold the new muzzle device in place.

[der Teufel]

When I read the word 'shims', I thought of the kind of shims used to align a door or window. I couldn't visualize how that would work.

Instead, the 'shims' in this case are a set of washers with different thicknesses. You do temporary installs of the flash hider with a 'shim' until you find the one with the correct thickness.

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How much torque will it take to remove the old flash hider?
I have a non-marring vice but I don't have the Brownells tool to protect the rest of the AR.

I'm probably NOT the person to whom you want to listen, but I've done this a couple of times sitting on the edge of my bed holding the rifle between my knees.

[powerboatr]

i never really thought much about flash suppressors , but here is mine on the 308 AR 10.
i choose this one as i do alot of prone shooting and it does not throw as much dirt up on each firing, bad thing is the kick is a bit more pronounced than using one with open sides


you guys have me thinking now to get another one for when i shoot from bench rest or kneeling

[The Annoyed Man]

When I read the word 'shims', I thought of the kind of shims used to align a door or window. I couldn't visualize how that would work.

Instead, the 'shims' in this case are a set of washers with different thicknesses. You do temporary installs of the flash hider with a 'shim' until you find the one with the correct thickness.

My next question
How much torque will it take to remove the old flash hider?
I have a non-marring vice but I don't have the Brownells tool to protect the rest of the AR.

I'm probably NOT the person to whom you want to listen, but I've done this a couple of times sitting on the edge of my bed holding the rifle between my knees.

Torque… some don’t require more than hand tight because they are self-tightening. The Smith Enterprises Vortex model comes to mind.