barrel / nut thread?

[stoky]

Are the threads on the barrel and nut 1 inch 20 tpi UNEF standard on the standard (not magnum) barrel?
Any tips and tricks on chasing the threads?

[olddav]

This may help
http://www.savageshooters.com/content.php?127-Savage-Barrel-Shank-Sizes

[FW Conch]

I have cleaned up threads on a barrel with a 3 corner file. Go slow and fit it into the action as You go.

[Zero333]

Usually the problem is with the Receiver threads that can be cleaned up with a receiver tap...

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/taps-dies/barrel-receiver-tap-prod41635.aspx

I have also done what FW Conch suggests.

[stoky]

Thanks oldday, FW Conch and Zero333 for the replies and suggestions.
At $115(!) for the tap and $170(!!) for the die, I think I'm going to explore some other alternatives first.

[big honkin jeep]

Ouch, sounds like somebody forgot the front base screw. :redface-new:

You might be able to rent what you need.
I needed one years ago and was able to get a loaner.

[stoky]

nope
seems like a mean thing to accuse a fellow jeep jockey of :p

[Keith_A]

I was working on a Savage Stealth last year. Although I like the design of the rifle, the fit and finish of the action was a bit rough. The barrel threads were quite rough. I went over the threads lightly with a piece of #320 grit sandpaper. I then took some Mothers Chrome & Mag polish put it on the threads and screwed the barrel nut on and off a few times. Finally cleaning the threads (on the Barrel & nut) with a solvent, then a little grease. Surprising how much smoother the barrel nut went on. (Also did the same thing on the threaded muzzle end.)

[racer55]

Might want to look into a set of thread files?They are excellent at dressing external threads.An ebay search will give lots of choices

[stoky]

Thanks Keith A. and racer55 I have some #320 and Mothers on hand. I'll probably finish up with those.
I'm picking up a thread repair tool from Ace tomorrow that has 20TPI teeth on it. I don't think the thread is buggered up enough to require re-tapping, just some burrs that I'd like to clean up.

[big honkin jeep]

nope
seems like a mean thing to accuse a fellow jeep jockey of :p

Nah not accusing, simply speculating since several of us here may or may not have been guilty of boogering threads in this fashion.....once.

One of those lessons not forgotten :black_eyed: