Barrel threading question

[clugnut]

I'm looking to pick up a bolt rifle in .223. I also would like to get the barrel threaded to accept a flash suppressor or maybe (hopefully) a can. I'm currently looking at a Savage Model 12 FLV. It looks like everything I want, but is it possible to thread a bull barrel down to 1/2x28 thread to accept AR accessories and a suppressor?

[Jim8300]

You would have to have a gunsmith turn it down and thread it in a lathe. It would cost you about $150-200.

[clugnut]

So it can be done despite the thick barrel? I guess they just need to turn it longer. I'm sure they could make me a thread protector also that would build it out to the original thickness. Is this plan ok, or is it stupid?

[bogey1]

I'm sure they could make me a thread protector also that would build it out to the original thickness. Is this plan ok, or is it stupid?

Not stupid. Actually its a good idea. The last time i had a barrel threaded it cost me 50.00 That was about 5 years ago.

[Jim8300]

So it can be done despite the thick barrel? I guess they just need to turn it longer. I'm sure they could make me a thread protector also that would build it out to the original thickness. Is this plan ok, or is it stupid?

The gunsmith would have to take off more material than a thinner barrel, if that is what you mean by "turn it longer".

I am sure they could machine a thread protector if you intend on using it without a flash suppressor, but why? If you want to shoot it without the flash suppressor then I would consider a different type of muzzle brake instead of having a custom made thread protector.

Something like this:

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...prod13071.aspx

[clugnut]

Great ideas, guys! This is why I ask. It looks as though buying a nice looking muzzle brake would be about as expensive as getting a thread protector made.

[Jim8300]

I would suggest you find a gunsmith you want to have do the work and ask their advise on your intended purchase, along with the flash suppressor and muzzle brake you want to buy.

The muzzle brake would need some additional fitting. Having everything done at one time should net you a better price on the work.

[grovey]

Savage offers the axis with those threads. Also more along the lines you mentioned is the savage model 10fspr. Comes with a flash hider, but not sure on the 1/2 threads.

[clugnut]

Savage offers the axis with those threads. Also more along the lines you mentioned is the savage model 10fspr. Comes with a flash hider, but not sure on the 1/2 threads.

It looks like the Axis SR in .223 has 1/2 x 28 threads. Does anyone know if I can get one of those in left hand? That would be about the perfect solution considering the price point.

[grovey]

The FSPR in 223 has the 1/2" threads as well. Pretty sure both are right handed only though.