Gunsmithing First Time barrel turning and Badger FTE install

[Burton]

Hello,

I am planning on turning a 416 SS barrel down for a Badger FTE brake install. I have never turned any barrels before. What kind of timing needs to be done, if any? I am under the assumption that no timing need be done since the FTE uses a clamp collar in addition to the threads.

Any advice or guidance?

Thank you!

 

[waste_knot]

Here are the instructions and thread specs. If you are going to cerakote the barrel go ahead and turn down the 0.799 a couple of thou

http://badgerordnance.com/file-download/26

 

[Burton]

I got the prints from Badger. I will be cerakoting, thanks for the help.

 

[080107=2112]

Personally, I'd time the brake. Also, make sure you bore out the FTE before firing....you might not like the results otherwise! One more thing, dial in the barrel off the bore to make sure the bore is in-line with the centerline of the brake.

 

[x ring accuracy]

The FTE's are easy, follow the schematics. Is this the first time you have threaded a barrel? Just asking.

 

[Delta4-3]

Go slow, going too fast just means you will be adding stress into the bbl. 416 turns great! One of the easiest to work.

 

[Burton]

The barrel already has threads, therefore I will not be threading it. I will be setting up using the bore as my zero; not the outer diameter of the barrel. Is timing necessary on a Badger FTE? The FTE uses a clamping collar in addition to the threads, my understanding of the clamping collar is that it will allow you to fix the position when timed properly. Is there any further timing necessary?

This is my first time performing a turning operation on a rifle barrel. I have a piece of 416 that I will use to for some practice in order to familiarize myself with the material.

Thanks for the advice so far guys.