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Just acquired my first Encore, a 45-70 with a muzzle brake. I have never cared for brakes, so I took it off. I was planning to install a thread protector but found that the thread on the barrel is 5/8 X 18....
Have checked most everywhere with no luck. They all are 5/8 X 24.
Any ideas where I might find one before I just whack the barrel off and re-crown it?
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Mebbe get in touch with T/C? Bullberry might help.
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What fresh Hell is this?
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Brownells has them but for 375.
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Try Hughes Precision and see if they have any adapters. www.hughesprecision.com
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cut and crown, get rid of that crap.
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Mebbe get in touch with T/C? Bullberry might help. T/C said they don't have anything. So did a couple of other T/C sources. I didn't think of Bulberry so may take a shot with them. Can't help but wonder why T/C would use a different thread pattern and then not support it. Already has a bunch of tape on it. Looks like I'm heading toward a cut and crown....
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Well I'll be darned….I was sure that I checked Brownell's entire listing of thread protectors. Don't know how I missed this one. Thanks 45-70fan!
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Good choice, Hook. A muzzle brake is useless on such a low pressure round. I reckon you knew that.
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This brake works beautifully....thanks 4570fan!
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This brake works beautifully....thanks 4570fan! Let's see pics of the rifle!!
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Original muzzle brake: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/zIf0pd4.jpg) Threads: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/LxInHDu.jpg) With the Ruger 5/8"X18 thread protector from Brownells: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/9LC76Aa.jpg) Not as smooth as a clean barrel, but much better than having that fish basket hanging on the end. Thanks again for the link!
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Original muzzle brake: Threads: With the Ruger 5/8"X18 thread protector from Brownells: Not as smooth as a clean barrel, but much better than having that fish basket hanging on the end. Thanks again for the link! Looks much better with thread protector!
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