Gunsmithing Minimum muzzle diameter for QD Can mount?

[3-0-hate]

Also wondering if there would be any major issues using a 1/2x28 QD for my 7mm Rem Mag (gun is an X-Bolt hunter)

Thanks

 

[Ledzep]

Typically you see .100" of barrel wall minimum recommended. You can do 7s and 30 Cal's at 1/2-28 but it's not ideal. Much more likely to impact accuracy.

 

[Wannashootit]

9/16" would be better if the muzzle OD allows...

 

[3-0-hate]

9/16" would be better if the muzzle OD allows...

my only options are 1/2x28 and 5/8x24. The muzzle diameter is .600, so as far as I know, 5/8x24 is a no go unless I chop a ton of material off, which I don’t want to do.

 

[Ledzep]

A lot of times people will go 9/16-24 on thin barrels then silver solder on an adapter to step up to 5/8-24. Maximize wall thickness and get you up to a common thread pitch for the caliber.

 

[gnochi]

This adapter can take 9/16-24 up to 5/8-24:

M4 Muzzle Thread Adapter

M4 Muzzle Thread Adapter allows 5/8-24 devices to attach to 1/2-28 and 9/16-24 barrel threads on AR-15 and bolt action rifles. Great to use with a suppressor, muzzle brake, or flash hider

precisionarmament.com

I’m currently sitting on one, but haven’t used it yet. FWIW I’ve had nothing but good experiences with Precision Armaments.

 

[Wannashootit]

The muzzle diameter is .600,

Yowza...that's a skinny one...

Could consider an adapter (custom) that would index on the muzzle, instead of the barrel shoulder.

 

[microsuck]

I've done several barrels in 1/2 x28 with 7mm bores and all shot just fine.

 

[3-0-hate]

Anyone want to do this one for me? How much should I expect to pay? My old gun smith retired and moved to Florida where he is enjoying himself on the Gulf, fishing every day..