AussieTimmeh wrote:The person in the video uses a linear compensator to finish the barrel. Seeing as this is almost a sort of suppressor, are they illegal in Australia or would I be ok to fit one to allow me to use a range?
AussieTimmeh wrote:The person in the video uses a linear compensator to finish the barrel. Seeing as this is almost a sort of suppressor, are they illegal in Australia or would I be ok to fit one to allow me to use a range?
"silencer" means any instrument or thing by means of which the sound caused by the discharge of a firearm is rendered less audible, whether the instrument or thing forms part of the firearm or is or can be affixed or attached to the firearm;
Fry wrote:Not enough that I'd call it a suppressor, but that's the deal AFAIK.
AussieTimmeh wrote:I think I found the right term to search. It seems to be 'thread protector' and looks a little something like this[/url].
Davies wrote:Just FYI you can simply shoot it with the bare thread.
It won't cause anything to go wrong, a cap is just about protecting the thread itself. Not stopping shooting related problems.
If you think you can get by without dinging the thread...
Fry wrote:Correct, a "thread protector" is what you're talking about.
tiki wrote:Linear compensator's just direct gas/noise away from the shooter don't they?
The sound goes in a different direction, but isn't reduced?
AussieTimmeh wrote:Cheers, thanks for the confirmation. I didn't think it would affect the ability to use it, but it doesn't look great. It really is a vanity thing. It's already depressing removing the muzzle brake, but leaving the bare threads hanging out just looks odd.
Davies wrote:There's definitely merit in covering the thread. For vanity and protecting it.
Wasn't suggesting you ignore it, just mentioned as you can continue shooting in the mean time while you sort it out
Or if you leave the thread at home...
Skadoo wrote:Pro.
beepar wrote:(Not an expert on this, just saw it on a gunsmithing show)
FYI you can get hand threading tools.
Sort of like a wine bottle opener almost... you run it around the tube (or inside if doing an internal thread like you'd need for a cap) in a couple of stages and it cuts in the thread.
I dunno what one costs but it's just a hand tool, not a machine one.
Could be an option if you get stuck? Find the thread of the barrel and match the opposite tool?
zook60 wrote:Is the muzzle brake a factory fitted brake?
AussieTimmeh wrote:zook60 wrote:Is the muzzle brake a factory fitted brake?
Yes it is.
AussieTimmeh wrote:waiting for a reply but I can't imagine factory stuff and shipping from the US will be cheap.
Gregg wrote:You might be surprised.
A cap would only cost them a buck to make or something. Hopefully they're not adding too much margin to it...
As long as they don't want to send it next day priority blah blah express with UPS shipping shouldn't cost a fortune. A couple of bucks for international mail will get it here.
Fingers crossed...
Lorgar wrote:I dropped the mag for my Anschütz about 2 days after I got it and smashed a bit of the plastic off the bottom corners.