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rr41mag · August 20, 2001, 08:40 AM

I to had thought of putting a muzzle break on my rifle. I turned down a "mock" barrel end at work to match the diameter of the barrel on my rifle. I then made a break out of a chunk of stainless (347) drilled and tapped then threaded the barrel(die). When all was done I put it back in the lathe to dial it in(check my work) and the break was way out. I now know I should have single pointed the threads and never have taken the break out of the lathe. Just some food for thought.

August 20, 2001, 08:40 AM	#3
rr41mag Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2000 Location: Biloxi, Miss. Posts: 180	I to had thought of putting a muzzle break on my rifle. I turned down a "mock" barrel end at work to match the diameter of the barrel on my rifle. I then made a break out of a chunk of stainless (347) drilled and tapped then threaded the barrel(die). When all was done I put it back in the lathe to dial it in(check my work) and the break was way out. I now know I should have single pointed the threads and never have taken the break out of the lathe. Just some food for thought. __________________ A son is the best friend you'll ever have!