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    barrel / nut thread?


    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?

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

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

    http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...prod41635.aspx

    I have also done what FW Conch suggests.

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    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.

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    Ouch, sounds like somebody forgot the front base screw.

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    I needed one years ago and was able to get a loaner.
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    nope
    seems like a mean thing to accuse a fellow jeep jockey of

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    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.)

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    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

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stoky View Post
    nope
    seems like a mean thing to accuse a fellow jeep jockey of
    Nah not accusing, simply speculating since several of us here may or may not have been guilty of boogering threads in this fashion.....once.

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