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Gunsmithing Barrel threading not flush with the crown?

USNavy06

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Hey guys quick question. I picked up a barrel second hand and had questions on the barrel threading.

The crown is recessed and the threads are forward from the crown. I’ve never seen a barrel like this and was wondering if I should just chop this thread extension off and thread at the crown.

This will be used with a suppressor. It’s also a Lothar walther rim x .22 barrel if that matters.

Let me know if this is good to go. Thanks!
 
Right....but just like any other second hand ( or new) barrel you are putting a suppressor on, check it.

I.e alignment rod, look down the bore with the can on, a few into paper to be sure they are not doing something squirrelly, etc.

ANY barrel can have issues.

Good luck,
ZY
 
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From what I've read on turning down a muzzle for threading, button rifled barrels tend to have the bore open and bell out at the muzzle if there is not enough steel around the muzzle. Cut rifled barrel makers and/or gunsmiths claim this does not happen to cut rifled barrels. I've also heard that cold hammer forged barrels actually do the opposite of button rifled barrels, they contrict and get tighter at the bore as they are turned down. Basically if you are going to thread a muzzle, a 3/4" diameter is the safest way to go. Kind of surprised the industry has gone with 5/8 as a standard threading for most rifles. The way yours is threaded has these affects of threading in mind. Counterbore looks excessive but probably fine.

Heres a couple links discussing the bore opening up on threaded muzzles.


 
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