Gunsmithing Threading a heavy barrel (SPS)

[tspike]

I've got a SPS tactical 223 obviously with a heavy barrel. Is it possible to thread it for a can or will I lose the crown?
As you can tell, I'm a noob when it comes to precision rifles.
Thanks

 

[chpprguy]

Re: Threading a heavy barrel (SPS)

It shouldn't be a problem for a good smith....
He'll probably clean/check the crown while he's there...

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Threading a heavy barrel (SPS)

No problem and no you won't "loose the crown".

The smith may re-crown it depending on how he does things.

Remember the "crown" is only the tiny edge where the rifling ends at the muzzle. The rest of that is just "muzzle".

 

[tspike]

Re: Threading a heavy barrel (SPS)

Great, that's for the replies. Like I said, I'm a noob with these rifles.
That's good news then, I'll start looking for a local smith!

 

[usmc7980]

Re: Threading a heavy barrel (SPS)

send it to Hooper Ordnance in Alabama. He's on the form here and can thread that barrel no problem. I talked to him about doing mine and will be bringing it to him later

 

[300sniper]

Re: Threading a heavy barrel (SPS)

if i am going to spend the time setting up a factory remington barrel for a precision muzzle thread, i am going to spend the extra two minutes to recut the crown.