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Seems like a member here made some quality thread protectors for a good price - any help ?

1/2''x28 for a 30cal. centerfire rifle , need five of them .

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What material do you want them made of? I know someone who makes aluminum ones fairly cheap.

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Steel , gunsmith warned against shooting rifles without thread protectors - said the muzzle could ''bell out'' - expand . So aluminum might not be strong enough .

Carbon steel .


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Originally Posted by ol_mike
Steel , gunsmith warned against shooting rifles without thread protectors - said the muzzle could ''bell out'' - expand . So aluminum might not be strong enough .

Carbon steel .


I'll raise the BS flag on that one!


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I use Hughes Precision. They do a good job and are reasonable.


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Steel , gunsmith warned against shooting rifles without thread protectors - said the muzzle could ''bell out'' - expand . So aluminum might not be strong enough .

Carbon steel .


I'll raise the BS flag on that one!


The remington model sevens [308&260] muzzle sure looks thin to me , the Gunsmith has 30+ years experience and has never steered me wrong .
I'll take his word and not shoot with thread protectors - better safe than sorry .

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Thanks I'll look them up !


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Originally Posted by Jkob
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Steel , gunsmith warned against shooting rifles without thread protectors - said the muzzle could ''bell out'' - expand . So aluminum might not be strong enough .

Carbon steel .


I'll raise the BS flag on that one!


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Belling only occurs when you remove too much metal from the barrel when threading it At the muzzle end ... **(IF IT IS A BUTTON RIFLED BARREL)...

So it’s belled out no matter what you do a thread protector won’t help it.

Midway USA usually has a bunch of thread protectors as well.

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Just curious why can’t the gunsmith who’s recommending you use a thread protector make them?

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Originally Posted by Jkob
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Steel , gunsmith warned against shooting rifles without thread protectors - said the muzzle could ''bell out'' - expand . So aluminum might not be strong enough .

Carbon steel .


I'll raise the BS flag on that one!

That muzzle steel would have to be REAL thin, and pressure at the muzzle is down from chamber pressure.

I don't see that happening.

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Thanks for the help guys - got a few links on where to get them ..

805 ,

Gunsmith was doing a rush job on the threading before he went out of town for vacation with family .

He had some there for $30 but told me they could be bought online for half that amount , said he had to make money off them for stocking all the different sizes .
$75 sounded better than $150 - like getting 2 1/2 protectors for free . smile


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I don't trust any gunsmiths who do rush jobs. I once had "an experienced gunsmith" crown my barrel with lapping compound, a carriage bolt, and cordless drill. Fooled me once...

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Originally Posted by Jkob
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Steel , gunsmith warned against shooting rifles without thread protectors - said the muzzle could ''bell out'' - expand . So aluminum might not be strong enough .

Carbon steel .


I'll raise the BS flag on that one!



Yeah - double down on BS

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Steel , gunsmith warned against shooting rifles without thread protectors - said the muzzle could ''bell out'' - expand . So aluminum might not be strong enough .

Carbon steel .


I'll raise the BS flag on that one!



Yeah - double down on BS


Your "gunsmith" is full of s hit.


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Down Range Products makes a quality product and ships free. They are all made in the USA. I use EGW as mentioned above and quality seems comparable. Stick with steel if possible, aluminum and steel do not mix together well as dissimilar metals. A touch of quality anti-seize products will help protect from threads galling.

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Originally Posted by Larsline
Down Range Products makes a quality product and ships free. They are all made in the USA. I use EGW as mentioned above and quality seems comparable. Stick with steel if possible, aluminum and steel do not mix together well as dissimilar metals. A touch of quality anti-seize products will help protect from threads galling.

www.downrangeproductsco.com

I have several items from this guy and would not waste money paying more elsewhere as it ain't going to be any better, just different maybe. They're utilitarian items in my eye. Zero problems or concerns and fast shipping. Sells via Ebay too. Has a couple hundred offerings iirc.

These arrived today. $10 and $15. Fare enough.
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