Gunsmithing Which thread pitch to choose?

[freereload]

I'm about to get my .243 rem700 cut and threaded.

Which thread pitch should I use?

I'd like to have a flash hider on it for a while, until I can figure out a suppressor to put on it. I think I'll just go with a .30 cal suppressor.

Opinions?

 

[hsss]

Re: Which thread pitch to choose?

the most common thread for 30 cal is 5/8 24 tpi so that will give you the most options.

What is your barrel diameter?

 

[Goin'Hot]

Re: Which thread pitch to choose?

5/8x24

 

[freereload]

Re: Which thread pitch to choose?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hsss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
What is your barrel diameter? </div></div>
.663 inches @ 16.5 inches.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[300sniper]

Re: Which thread pitch to choose?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: goatmurray</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hsss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
What is your barrel diameter? </div></div>
.663 inches @ 16.5 inches.

Thanks for the reply. </div></div>

that doesn't leave you with much of a shoulder for a muzzle device to tighten against. 5/8-24 has a .625" major diameter.

 

[Straight Shooter]

Re: Which thread pitch to choose?

I do these sporter weight barrels at 9/16-24. It is an odd size but it works well on that barrel diameter.

 

[freereload]

Re: Which thread pitch to choose?

So should I use 5/8-24, or something different?

 

[jonbearman]

Re: Which thread pitch to choose?

Listen to hired gun. I used 1/2-28 like the ar-15 comps cpme threaded as and it worked out well on a .243 for me as I made the brake myself and contoured it to match.

 

[freereload]

Re: Which thread pitch to choose?

Will this work well on this rifle, or should I just look into a different barrel to thread?