FAL Vortex Problem

Azrial · February 08, 2007, 21:51

I have a DSA Stainless Carbine that has the fluted barrel and is threaded 1/2”x 28 TPI like a AR. Yes, it is a .308. It now has a standard AR type bird cage flash hider.

I wanted to add a Vortex and bought one with the proper, for my rifle, thread. The exit hole was a of course too small. So, I got it reamed .5/16 (.3125), but do you think that this is enough?

I measured the standard Stoll on the front of my StG and it was a whopping .375.

I am wondering if it needed to be reamed larger to prevent a bullet strike. I hate to find this out by trying it.

Anybody have a Vortex designed for a .308. If so, what is the size in that?

GUN SNOB · February 09, 2007, 01:37

11/32 (.344 IN) threw the hole. checked with drill bit.

Azrial · February 09, 2007, 02:00

Thanks!

Humm, mine might be on the tight side. I am guessing that even if it is safe I would have much greater erosion of material just ahead of the muzzle.

But, It will be a pain to get set up to do it again!

Aifwikir · February 09, 2007, 11:02

If it's already setup on the barrel, put a wrap of masking tape on a cleaning rod that just fits the barrel snug and see if it hits anywhere on the Muzzle Device. This will let you know if you have a problem or not.

Aif

February 08, 2007, 21:51	#1
Azrial Registered FALaholic #: 21440 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA! Posts: 4,198	FAL Vortex Problem I have a DSA Stainless Carbine that has the fluted barrel and is threaded 1/2”x 28 TPI like a AR. Yes, it is a .308. It now has a standard AR type bird cage flash hider. I wanted to add a Vortex and bought one with the proper, for my rifle, thread. The exit hole was a of course too small. So, I got it reamed .5/16 (.3125), but do you think that this is enough? I measured the standard Stoll on the front of my StG and it was a whopping .375. I am wondering if it needed to be reamed larger to prevent a bullet strike. I hate to find this out by trying it. Anybody have a Vortex designed for a .308. If so, what is the size in that? __________________ A Police Officer shows just how much he cares everyday, even if it is the last thing he ever does.

February 09, 2007, 01:37	#2
GUN SNOB Registered FALaholic #: 20268 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JACKSONVILLE, NC Posts: 221	11/32 (.344 IN) threw the hole. checked with drill bit. __________________ I AIN'T GETTING SHOT FER LACK OF SHOOTIN' BACK If It is spelled right someone else helped!

February 09, 2007, 02:00	#3
Azrial Registered FALaholic #: 21440 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA! Posts: 4,198	Thanks! Humm, mine might be on the tight side. I am guessing that even if it is safe I would have much greater erosion of material just ahead of the muzzle. But, It will be a pain to get set up to do it again! __________________ A Police Officer shows just how much he cares everyday, even if it is the last thing he ever does.

February 09, 2007, 11:02	#4
Aifwikir Registered FALaholic #: 2187 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Magazine, Arkansas Posts: 3,061	If it's already setup on the barrel, put a wrap of masking tape on a cleaning rod that just fits the barrel snug and see if it hits anywhere on the Muzzle Device. This will let you know if you have a problem or not. Aif __________________ Cosmo the Lene,,, Smeller of old grease! http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ber3575new.jpg

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