I've faced this decision once before and went with the latter but before I do it again I want to get some feed back.
This question arises out the following circumstances. I intend to install an AAC supressor on a 6.5 Grendel barrel, which will require a proprietary muzzle break from AAC (I have no use for a flash hider). As you may know, the standard muzzle thread for 6.5 cal is 9/16-24 (I think), which is different from both .308 and .223 standard muzzle threads.
The only available thread pattern for the AAC muzzle break is 5/8-24 (.308 size). So my options are:
1) install an adaptor on the existing threads; or
2) shave off a 1/4" of the barrel and re-thread.
My questions are:
1) Does using a thread adapter effect riffle or suppressor perormance, or accuracy?
2) What are the pros and cons of using a thread adapter over re-threading?
In answering, know that the cost difference in the two options is not an issue. Also, the barrel is already 24", so cutting off the 1/4 to re-thread isn't going to pose any problems.
This question arises out the following circumstances. I intend to install an AAC supressor on a 6.5 Grendel barrel, which will require a proprietary muzzle break from AAC (I have no use for a flash hider). As you may know, the standard muzzle thread for 6.5 cal is 9/16-24 (I think), which is different from both .308 and .223 standard muzzle threads.
The only available thread pattern for the AAC muzzle break is 5/8-24 (.308 size). So my options are:
1) install an adaptor on the existing threads; or
2) shave off a 1/4" of the barrel and re-thread.
My questions are:
1) Does using a thread adapter effect riffle or suppressor perormance, or accuracy?
2) What are the pros and cons of using a thread adapter over re-threading?
In answering, know that the cost difference in the two options is not an issue. Also, the barrel is already 24", so cutting off the 1/4 to re-thread isn't going to pose any problems.
