View Full Version : Threading a Sporter Contour Barrel?
Itsricmo
06-12-2012, 06:39 PM
Has anyone had a Sporter weight barrel cut, crowned and threaded? I am looking at doing that too my Stevens 200 in .308. I don't have the money right now to do a complete overhaul on a build but I have enough for the stock and possibly this job. I will eventually get a Varmint or Bull weight barrel, just not in the budget as of now.
I was looking at getting it cut too 20" and having the 5/8-24 threading. Is this possible?
Factory sporter is too small for a 5/8" thread. Even cut at 20" it's only going to be ~.575".
Itsricmo
06-13-2012, 07:57 PM
Alright, I don't have calipers to measure my barrel and I highly doubt that a 1/2-28 muzzle device will fit a .308 :p
I haven't had much time to research the different muzzle device threadings but it just seems that 1/2-28 is for .223/5/56 and 5/8 is .308.. coincidentally the larger thread for the larger bore
drybean
06-13-2012, 08:42 PM
they sure will ,i have one siting
here as i type this
it came off a model 516 striker bbl
drybean
Itsricmo
06-13-2012, 09:06 PM
No shit... well in that case, the 1/2 will fit if I get it threaded at 20", correct? :D
There is hope! haha
Itsricmo
06-13-2012, 11:09 PM
By the way, that wasn't a smart remark "No Crap" haha it was like a... NO WAY, Really?! hahaha I re-read that and realized it reads really rude! :p
These would be my options with the 1/2-28 threading:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR535-7.html#Reviews
or
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/2MWMIARFH1-1.html
will either be fine for a .308?
drybean
06-14-2012, 09:42 AM
not unless you bore them to about .330
drybean
Itsricmo
06-14-2012, 11:48 AM
Okay, I didn't think that the exit port, or whatever it's called, was going to be big enough.
rjsixgun
06-15-2012, 12:14 AM
I've been thinking about doing the same thing to my 308 also a stevens 200.
Maybe an ak break but I don't like the reverse threading
Itsricmo
06-15-2012, 09:27 AM
Yeah I looked at those, but that makes you the odd man out... unless your in Russia, Africa, or any Middle East Country haha
rjsixgun
06-15-2012, 11:09 AM
Exactly! The brake does work very well, but its that dang thread pitch!!! If it wasn't for that Id have no problem with doing it.
Itsricmo
06-18-2012, 11:42 AM
I mean, there are many, MANY, smiths or machinists that could get you the threading that you need, however, you would than be limited to the fewer types of brakes available. I just received a brake from a member here, can't wait to get my barrel cut, crowned and threaded! I am gonna have to Blue the brake, but no biggy :)
Anyone know what a good price is to be looking at getting such a job done?
jonbearman
06-18-2012, 12:05 PM
Probably about 50.00 for threading and timing the brake. I have a 5/8-24 bennie coolley type brake made by jp enterprises. It is 5/8-24 and I am stuck with it. I would love for someone to use it.
rjsixgun
06-18-2012, 01:09 PM
So what thread pitch would be the best for a factory sporter barrel that's cut??
Also what is the most popular pitch used?
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