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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".
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
they sure will ,i have one siting
here as i type this
it came off a model 516 striker bbl
drybean
No shit... well in that case, the 1/2 will fit if I get it threaded at 20", correct? :D
There is hope! haha
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?
not unless you bore them to about .330
drybean
Okay, I didn't think that the exit port, or whatever it's called, was going to be big enough.
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
Yeah I looked at those, but that makes you the odd man out... unless your in Russia, Africa, or any Middle East Country haha
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.
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?
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.
So what thread pitch would be the best for a factory sporter barrel that's cut??
Also what is the most popular pitch used?