Re: minimum barrel size to thread for 5/8-24 mount
I am considering a #3 contour Brux barrel for my lightweight hunter build. Gonna go 16.5 inches to keep it handy with the suppressor (I have an SWR Omega now, but am considering some iteration of a titanium lightweight can). According to my math, that contour should finish at about .715 at 16.5 inches. That would leave a .045 shoulder with 5/8x24 threads. Can I get away with that or will I need to consider going to a 9/16x24 thread pitch? Also, that contour should be stiff enough with that short a tube right? Again, this is a hunter, not a tactical/match rifle.