I picked up a Ruger Precision Rifle in .308 and the threads on the barrel are jacked. Anybody know someone who can rethread them? I live in Paulding. Thanks!
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Looking to have barrel threads repaired near Cobb or Paulding
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CMshoot may be able to. He may have a lathe I am no for certain.
Get yourself a good 5/8-24 die and use a thread alignment tool.
Thread Alignment Tool
https://a.co/d/7ct6fxe
5/8-24 Die
Worked for me when I had to correct some threads on an AK.
Should be pretty quick and easy if you're just correcting something that's already threaded.
Thread Alignment Tool
https://a.co/d/7ct6fxe
5/8-24 Die
Worked for me when I had to correct some threads on an AK.
Should be pretty quick and easy if you're just correcting something that's already threaded.
Just cross thread your can on there. Won't have to worry about it getting loose
Somebody will read this & do it just because they read it on the ODT.
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It shouldn't cost much to just have the threads cleaned up.
Depending on how “jacked” they are, the end of the barrel may need chopped off and new threads cut. You’re only looking at losing about .650” of barrel length, at the most.
The good thing is that, if that needs done, the new threads will be better than the factory threads, and we can even time it for your muzzle device so you don’t need shims.
However, if the threads were messed up from the factory, I would send it back and have Ruger un-FUBAR it. In order to chase, or recut, the threads, I would possibly have to remove the barrel the rifle, then reinstall when I was. This disassembly/reassembly of the rifle would be an added charge.
Best thing to do is bring it by the shop and let me see it. I won’t charge anything to go over your options with you, once I can see what we’re dealing with.
The good thing is that, if that needs done, the new threads will be better than the factory threads, and we can even time it for your muzzle device so you don’t need shims.
However, if the threads were messed up from the factory, I would send it back and have Ruger un-FUBAR it. In order to chase, or recut, the threads, I would possibly have to remove the barrel the rifle, then reinstall when I was. This disassembly/reassembly of the rifle would be an added charge.
Best thing to do is bring it by the shop and let me see it. I won’t charge anything to go over your options with you, once I can see what we’re dealing with.
And they too will need a good gunsmith
