Flash Hider Install Method
I think 20 ft/lbs is the average torque rating for an A2 type FH install, correct? My torque wrench might not spec out that low, so I'll probably just torque to an estimated "feel" of 20ft/lbs.
Gun is an FN SCAR, and I'm installing a VLTOR A2 type FH, which is sized with exactly the same outer dimensions as a standard A2 FH.
I have read some guys posts about using red loctite, and also either anti-seize or moly grease/etc. Is any of this supposed to be used here??
I didn't think so, but thought I'd check to make sure.
Anything else I'm missing here? I've always just used crush washers and good old hand torque, without any chemicals/lubes/compounds/loctite/etc.
Any tips on timing these things? Again, I've always just put the ol' good eye on it, and then used some long straight edges on each flat of the FH, in an attempt to magnify the alignment/timing. Is this what most of you guys are doing?