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FLASH HIDER
My design features the barrel through design and the second hole. The only detail that has been debated in the past is the past is that some pictures of the flash hider show unequal widths on the series of cubes that are located at the back of the part. In my opinion there is no definitive way to determine the exact measurement of each cub so we normally go with equal widths.
Fine by me.SPACER WASHERS
These are for the scope bracket. They are a pretty simple part that no one has ever questioned
If we were building of a real mauser and it could be documented that the original were brass, then I would say that would be the best way to go. As we're building off a replica, I personally think the aluminum is fine.BEVELED WASHERS
These are for the scope bracket They are a pretty simple part. No one has ever questioned the measurements of these but some wanted them made from brass instead of aluminum. In the past this has doubled the cost.
I can't think of a technical reason why the spacing would be different. As such and variance would be guesswork at best. So, I agree with the equal spacing.
If we were building of a real mauser and it could be documented that the original were brass, then I would say that would be the best way to go. As we're building off a replica, I personally think the aluminum is fine.
The generally accepted opinion is that the machinist cut the grooves between the cubes by sight instead of using an indexing head which would have created equal cubes.