A2/.30 flash hider on Savage hog rifle

bamaranger · November 15, 2013, 12:57 PM

I'm wanting to put an A2(bird cage) style flash hider on my .308 hog rifle. I understand to match thread types (5/8 x 24) but to orient the slots on the unit I suppose I will need a crush washer.

Does the fact that the hog rifle has a semi-heavy barrel call for the use of a crush washer other than that used in AR-10 type builds?

Anybody actually put an A2/.30 on a hog rifle?

Jim Watson · November 15, 2013, 01:37 PM

Flash hider?
You shooting them pigs in the dark?

Roughedge · November 15, 2013, 07:22 PM

Get the flash hide first and get the person that threads the barrel for you to fit it. he can set it back to where you wont need a crush washer.

bamaranger · November 16, 2013, 01:21 AM

No, not in the dark. But I think the thread protector looks a bit goffy out there, knurled and larger than the OD of the barrel. Yeah its for looks. But hey, its THREADED, I gotta put something out there.

Jim Watson · November 16, 2013, 09:11 AM

Tell your bosschick you need a silencer for your work.

bamaranger · November 17, 2013, 02:08 PM

Bamawife is smarter than that, I'v tried it. But I might as well again.

I am gonna tell her you said to when she calls me on it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jim, do you suppose Herr Oberst Tom might have my answer, maybe even the parts for a pal?

Jim Watson · November 17, 2013, 02:52 PM

Discussion, you bet. Parts, not likely.

bamaranger · December 2, 2013, 09:39 PM

For anybody interested, I received my A2 flash hider and crush washer from Larue today.

On the Savage Hog Rifle, the diameter of the barrel and the A2 unit are a good match, so too the crush washer. They look like they belong out at the muzzle, the diameter and the finish match very well. If you're like me, and feel like that knurled collar on the end of the Savage seems a bit lame and unattractive, the A2 from Larue is an affordable option.

I will not install the thing 'till after deer season, no use taking the chance of dorking up the accuracy or zero on the rifle.

November 15, 2013, 12:57 PM	#1
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	A2/.30 flash hider on Savage hog rifle I'm wanting to put an A2(bird cage) style flash hider on my .308 hog rifle. I understand to match thread types (5/8 x 24) but to orient the slots on the unit I suppose I will need a crush washer. Does the fact that the hog rifle has a semi-heavy barrel call for the use of a crush washer other than that used in AR-10 type builds? Anybody actually put an A2/.30 on a hog rifle?

November 15, 2013, 07:22 PM	#3
Roughedge Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Location: Monroe,NC Posts: 669	Get the flash hide first and get the person that threads the barrel for you to fit it. he can set it back to where you wont need a crush washer. __________________ The man that die's with the most stuff win's!

November 16, 2013, 01:21 AM	#4
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	dumb looking thread protector No, not in the dark. But I think the thread protector looks a bit goffy out there, knurled and larger than the OD of the barrel. Yeah its for looks. But hey, its THREADED, I gotta put something out there.

November 17, 2013, 02:08 PM	#6
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	smart Bamawife is smarter than that, I'v tried it. But I might as well again. I am gonna tell her you said to when she calls me on it!!!!!!!!!!!! Jim, do you suppose Herr Oberst Tom might have my answer, maybe even the parts for a pal?

December 2, 2013, 09:39 PM	#8
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	got it! For anybody interested, I received my A2 flash hider and crush washer from Larue today. On the Savage Hog Rifle, the diameter of the barrel and the A2 unit are a good match, so too the crush washer. They look like they belong out at the muzzle, the diameter and the finish match very well. If you're like me, and feel like that knurled collar on the end of the Savage seems a bit lame and unattractive, the A2 from Larue is an affordable option. I will not install the thing 'till after deer season, no use taking the chance of dorking up the accuracy or zero on the rifle.

November 15, 2013, 01:37 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	Flash hider? You shooting them pigs in the dark?

November 16, 2013, 09:11 AM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	Tell your bosschick you need a silencer for your work.

November 17, 2013, 02:52 PM	#7
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	Discussion, you bet. Parts, not likely.