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    Bushmaster specific question:

    Hi all.

    Here's the background:
    I'm new to the Black-Rifle culture (but not to firearms in general), and I am in the final stages of putting together my first Black Rifle.

    I recently bought a complete upper assembly from somebody who bought a complete bushmaster and was changing his upper.

    Anyway, I know there are supressors, flash hiders, compensators, and muzzle brakes (and maybe even more; or maybe I'm using multiple names for the same thing)... I will certainly be able to tell the difference once I've had a bit more time looking around and lurking (here and other places) but until then... i am wondering what it is that I have.

    I asked the previous owner and the responce I got was ""I dunno exactly, It's what ever bushmaster sells on their rifles"" (not something that instills a lot of confidence in the Previous Owner... but he does seem compitent enough to know what "unfired Bushmaster" means and being a mechanical designer by trade, I am confident that what I bought was what was advertised)... but I digress...


    Here's my question:
    Does the PO's statement make since to somebody who is familiar with Bushmaster products? If so, what type of equipment is on my barel? If a general discription would help, it is solid on the bottom and has 4 (IIRC) thin-oval, longitudinal cuts along the top half.

    Obviously an answer to my direct question would be great, but if anybody has a link to a primer (of better yet a comparison amongst the options) that would be appriciated as well.


    thanks.

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    For those who might come across this question in a search in the future:

    apparently this is it.

    http://www.bushmaster.com/catalog_pa...rs.asp#9349051

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    A2 Bird Cage Flash Suppressor

    Standard 5 Slot Design for threaded muzzles (1/2” x 28 T.p.I.) without a bottom slot so it won't create a dust signature when firing from the prone position.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fozzy_Bear View Post
    without a bottom slot so it won't create a dust signature when firing from the prone position.
    I know it says that in the description, but I wonder if that's what the intention really is/was.

    Anyone who has ever shot an AR in the dust/dirt in any position shorter than standing can tell you that it doesn't work.

    I wonder if the design wasn't actually for quicker follow up shots due to a compensating effect.
    "You people have too much time on your hands." - scottryan

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    Quote Originally Posted by demigod View Post
    I know it says that in the description, but I wonder if that's what the intention really is/was.

    Anyone who has ever shot an AR in the dust/dirt in any position shorter than standing can tell you that it doesn't work.

    I wonder if the design wasn't actually for quicker follow up shots due to a compensating effect.
    I think your probably right. Or maybe alittle of both.

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    neet thought...

    Has anybody ever fired back-to back shots with/without one to see if it had any perceivable affects?

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    Not good for much.

    Hey, that A2 hider is fine. But. Spend 30 bucks on a Yankee Hill and you will be very happy with it. Thats a true flash hider.

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    I like the Vltor device.

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    Research all the flash hiders.

    The Vltor is good. There are a lot of good quality hiders out there for less than 60 bucks Read up on them before you pick. Even better if you can see them in action. Research is the key to any part for your rifle

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    Quote Originally Posted by wezalsgunsupply View Post
    Hey, that A2 hider is fine. But. Spend 30 bucks on a Yankee Hill and you will be very happy with it. Thats a true flash hider.
    Actually, I have no use for a flash hider. As I said, I was just wondering what was on the barrel I bought.

    I don't have a job where I rely on my rifle (even IF tSHTF, I'll probably be using a remmy 870 to defend my family... For numerous reasons) and old soda cans aren't likely to start diving for cover if they catch a flash from my muzzle

    A muzzle brake (if I'm using the right term.. the device that reduces kick-up and makes follow-on shots quicker) might be something I buy down the road (maybe... It's WAY down on the priority list), but as far as flash hiders go, if it's on there now, it can stay until I find something I actually want. But for the application I've bought this particular firearm for, I'm not going to spend money beacuse of the performance of a flash hider.

    Don't get me wrong though... I appriciate any info on this that I can get. So that being said; just for my education:

    What do you mean TRUE flash hider? Is the A2 simply not as good as the YH unit you mentioned, or are you saying it is totaly useless?

    Thanks

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