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Member Section => Tactical Rifle & Carbine => Topic started by: grizdiesel on August 12, 2009, 04:25:16 PM

Title: How much muzzle flash from a 20" .308 barrel?
Post by: grizdiesel on August 12, 2009, 04:25:16 PM

I'm looking to buy a .308 tactical bolt action rifle and really like those that have the 20" barrels.  I know I'll loose some velocity with the 20" barrels vs. the 24-26" ones, but how much muzzle flash can be expected from the 20" barrels using "standard" .308 ammo?  I like the portability of the shorter rifles, but I shoot a lot at night, and I don't want to be blinded everytime I shoot.

Title: Re: How much muzzle flash from a 20" .308 barrel?
Post by: PegLeg45 on August 12, 2009, 05:25:48 PM

There are a couple of guys on here with short barreled .308's that may be able to answer your question.

I know Hornady makes specialty ammo for night shooting that minimizes muzzle flash.

308 WIN 155 GR TAP - FPD

https://www.hornady.com/shop/?ps_session=2d3926ecae85298bea96d333f4a65efe&page=shop%2Fbrowse&category_id=38ae14621e593b989097d812b0a92046


https://www.hornady.com/shop/Ammo_TAPFPD_popup.htm

FEATURES:

    * Loaded with Hornady bullets that deliver the terminal performance law enforcement and military professionals have trusted for years.
    * Silver nickel cases eliminate the potential for corrosion, improve feeding in all firearms, and are easily visible in low light conditions.
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    * TAP® FPD™ Buckshot Ammo produces the tightest patterns of any buckshot on the market