I read somewhere that Silencerco recommends a 9/16" thread on factory Rem 700 sporter barrels, as the barrel diameter is sufficient and it yields the best strength when combined with their 9/16 direct thread option. Kind of splits the difference on the 1/2 vs 5/8 options. Just something to bear in mind. I could see grabbing a $480 SS700 .308ADL as a starting point and then chopping it / threading it 9/16 for an Omega.


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