BigBL87
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I recently bought a 20" heavy barrel Weatherby Vanguard in .223, and it happens to have a threaded barrel. The tinkerer in me feels like the threaded barrel is being wasted. A suppressor is out of the question, as they're illegal even with a tax stamp here in Illinois. My main use will be hunting coyote and general plinking. I am absolutely fine with leaving it as is, just looking for input on what anyone else has done in a similar situation.
I was thinking about a linear compensator, but from what I've read with a 20" barrel the difference in perceived noise/concussion would be minimal. I don't want a brake because my J-Comp (which despite the name I think acts more like a brake than a compensator) on my AR can already be unpleasant for fellow shooters if they're next to me. A flash hider seems like it might not be a bad idea, especially if I'm hunting at night and want to preserve my night vision?
Anyway, like I said, I'm fine leaving it how it is but my curiosity and need to tinker is calling out to me.
I was thinking about a linear compensator, but from what I've read with a 20" barrel the difference in perceived noise/concussion would be minimal. I don't want a brake because my J-Comp (which despite the name I think acts more like a brake than a compensator) on my AR can already be unpleasant for fellow shooters if they're next to me. A flash hider seems like it might not be a bad idea, especially if I'm hunting at night and want to preserve my night vision?
Anyway, like I said, I'm fine leaving it how it is but my curiosity and need to tinker is calling out to me.