Have a savage heavy barrel that isn't threaded, currently have about 300 rounds through it. Should I thread it or just run it as is for a while and then replace it with a new barrel? There aren't any gunsmiths in my area that do threads...
Gunsmithing Thread Muzzle or just run it and then buy new
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With a switch barrel setup like Savage, threading isnt that difficult. Ship it to someone for threading if you plan to suppress it.
The cheapest time for labor costs is usually right now.
Inflation, historically, has rarely ever been a negative number.
Where are you? If you happen to be in northwest WA state, i can do it and let you watch the process.
If not, id recommend you find a smith nearby to save on shipping costs by dropping it off in person, since its such an easy job. Let us know where you are, theres a good chance someone here will know of a smith in your area. Lots of guys dont advertise or even know what the internet is. Someone here will likely know someone.
No reason to pay 50$ shipping for a 50$ job.
The cheapest time for labor costs is usually right now.
Inflation, historically, has rarely ever been a negative number.
Where are you? If you happen to be in northwest WA state, i can do it and let you watch the process.
If not, id recommend you find a smith nearby to save on shipping costs by dropping it off in person, since its such an easy job. Let us know where you are, theres a good chance someone here will know of a smith in your area. Lots of guys dont advertise or even know what the internet is. Someone here will likely know someone.
No reason to pay 50$ shipping for a 50$ job.
What cartridge is it chambered for? If it's .308 Win or larger a muzzle brake can help. If it's a .260 Rem class or smaller it's very shootable as is. YMMV
I have allways hated muzzle brakes but if you have a suppressor I could see the need.
Have shot a couple of rifles with brakes while hunting and didn't have ear protection in, never again.
Have shot a couple of rifles with brakes while hunting and didn't have ear protection in, never again.
Hoping someday to have a suppressor but for now I am thinking brake. This is a gun I'm building up for competitions, not hunting.
In/out in 4 days or less and we make this a very easy process:
https://www.longriflesinc.com/colle...services-muzzle-threading?variant=11313326913
https://www.longriflesinc.com/colle...-fitted-thread-protectors?variant=10947944001
https://www.longriflesinc.com/colle...services-muzzle-threading?variant=11313326913
https://www.longriflesinc.com/colle...-fitted-thread-protectors?variant=10947944001
