bowhunter-tw Report post Posted February 19 Anybody in the west valley have a lathe or know of anybody that does some gunsmith work and could turn down 5/8-24 threads to 1/2-28 on an ar barrel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubberduckie Report post Posted February 19 Check with Mfernz. Michael 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azshooter Report post Posted February 19 Did a quick search of the net. While there are not many manufacturers that offer an adapter that steps down to a smaller thread the adapter does exist. It could solve your problem for far less money and time. 5/8″×24 RH (female) to 1/2″×28 RH (male) Thread Adapter – SKU#080 - Hughes Precision LLC If you go this route, keeping the thicker thread on your barrel will have more strength. Robert Whitley did a study posted on Accurate Shooter that causes belling of the muzzle due to insufficient thickness. (must admit this might not be observable unless the rifle shooter is using it for bench rest competitions) For Barrel End Threading — Bigger Diameter is Better « Daily Bulletin 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter-tw Report post Posted February 19 I had considered using an adapter; I wasnt sure how concentric this would be and it adds barrel length with no velocity gain, minimal, but not optimal. If threading is too expensive i’ll go with the adapter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JK1200 Report post Posted February 19 Also check with @MULEPACKHUNTER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FourthHorseman Report post Posted February 20 Mind if I ask why you are wanting to go with the smaller thread pitch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter-tw Report post Posted February 20 My 223 suppressor is 1/2-28 direct thread and does not have a replaceable endcap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt Report post Posted February 20 I ran the adapter with no issues. Like $20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted February 20 i actually have several that i use adapters. zero issues. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted February 20 16 hours ago, JK1200 said: Also check with @MULEPACKHUNTER Thanks for the mention and yes Im all set up for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
