AI Barrel Swap

ehaleyjr86 · May 1, 2025

I finally after a year of shooting my AI purchased a second barrel in a different caliber (22 Creedmoor). I also picked up a new Thunderbeast can.

I was curious if it’s better to just direct thread the can or it if I can still use a muzzle device. When I remove and re-install a barrel, will the muzzle drive still be timed? It’s rare I shoot without a suppressor but it has happened.

Supersubes · May 1, 2025

Mount vs direct thread is a personal choice. I like mounts. The barrel will always go back to its index when you reinstall it. If the brake needs to be timed, install the barrel first, then install/time the muzzle brake.

ehaleyjr86 · May 1, 2025

Supersubes said:
Mount vs direct thread is a personal choice. I like mounts. The barrel will always go back to its index when you reinstall it. If the brake needs to be timed, install the barrel first, then install/time the muzzle brake.

Thank you!

TahoeDust · May 1, 2025

ehaleyjr86 said:
I finally after a year of shooting my AI purchased a second barrel in a different caliber (22 Creedmoor). I also picked up a new Thunderbeast can.

I was curious if it’s better to just direct thread the can or it if I can still use a muzzle device. When I remove and re-install a barrel, will the muzzle drive still be timed? It’s rare I shoot without a suppressor but it has happened.

What TBAC can did you get? Their CB muzzle devices are nice.

ehaleyjr86 · May 1, 2025

TahoeDust said:
What TBAC can did you get? Their CB muzzle devices are nice.

I ordered the Ultra 9 30cal.

I currently have SureFire, SilencerCo, Rugged, and Deadair.

TahoeDust · May 1, 2025

ehaleyjr86 said:
I ordered the Ultra 9 30cal.

I currently have SureFire, SilencerCo, Rugged, and Deadair.

Did you get the direct thread or CB version?

ehaleyjr86 · May 1, 2025

TahoeDust said:
Did you get the direct thread or CB version?

CB

TahoeDust · May 1, 2025

ehaleyjr86 said:
CB

Than true direct thread is not really an option. Just pick up a TBAC CB Brake. You will be happy with it.

ehaleyjr86 · May 1, 2025

TahoeDust said:
Than true direct thread is not really an option. Just pick up a TBAC CB Brake. You will be happy with it.

I was asking about threading the barrel onto the AI if it will time the same after each install.

If not, I would buy another TBAC.

TahoeDust · May 1, 2025

ehaleyjr86 said:
I was asking about threading the barrel onto the AI if it will time the same after each install.

If not, I would buy another TBAC.

Sorry. If torqued to the same spec each time, it should time the same each time.

Edsel · May 1, 2025

ehaleyjr86 said:
I was asking about threading the barrel onto the AI if it will time the same after each install.

If not, I would buy another TBAC.

The barrel times the same each time, and so should the muzzle device.

The POI may change a small bit, though.

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