Risk of threading a barrel?

[Conrad101st]

I have a 308 fn that shoots way better than I deserve. I had another rifle threaded last year for an elite iron bravo can. I tempted to thread this barrel which is 20 inches. Is it worth the risk or is the risk to accuracy minimal if threading the barrel? Thanks for your input.

 

[Longshot38]

Re: Risk of threading a barrel?

Risk to accuarcy is minimal. If the job is done correctly it shouldn't effect accuracy at all.

 

[flyboy]

Re: Risk of threading a barrel?

Unless you have access to a lathe or mill, I would spend the few extra dollars to have it done right.

 

[GekoIQ]

Re: Risk of threading a barrel?

Just make sure a competent machinist/gunsmith does the job and it'll be fine.

 

[Downzero]

Re: Risk of threading a barrel?

I don't think I would have someone mess with a chrome lined barrel.

 

[Hateca]

Re: Risk of threading a barrel?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Downzero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't think I would have someone mess with a chrome lined barrel. </div></div>

Won't have anything to do with it if the threading is all that is needed. The barrel can be threaded without ever touching the crown.

 

[19Scout77]

Re: Risk of threading a barrel?

Unless of course you are threading the "inside" of the barrel