Muzzle threading postban ar-15

macondas · November 28, 2004, 11:35 PM

I have a postban carbine, bushmaster, that I would like to have the muzzled threaded on for a flash hider. Is this a do it at home job? Will the muzzle have to be turned down for the flashhider to fit properly?

mikikanazawa · November 29, 2004, 03:01 AM

If by "do at home" you mean threading with a threading die, the answer would be a definite NO. If you're skilled with a lathe and have one at home, it's not that tough of a job. I have threaded several barrels on my home shop lathe, but always have to get a bit of a start by running a practice job or two before I do the "real" job.

With threading dies, even if you can get it on the barrel straight (virtually impossible), and HOLD it there, you will still lack a square shoulder for your muzzle accessories to mount against.

**4V50 Gary** · November 30, 2004, 01:33 PM

ditto above. Without a lathe, send it out.

November 28, 2004, 11:35 PM	#1
macondas Member Join Date: March 14, 1999 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 57	Muzzle threading postban ar-15 I have a postban carbine, bushmaster, that I would like to have the muzzled threaded on for a flash hider. Is this a do it at home job? Will the muzzle have to be turned down for the flashhider to fit properly?

November 30, 2004, 01:33 PM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 22,298	ditto above. Without a lathe, send it out. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

November 29, 2004, 03:01 AM	#2
mikikanazawa Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2004 Posts: 449	If by "do at home" you mean threading with a threading die, the answer would be a definite NO. If you're skilled with a lathe and have one at home, it's not that tough of a job. I have threaded several barrels on my home shop lathe, but always have to get a bit of a start by running a practice job or two before I do the "real" job. With threading dies, even if you can get it on the barrel straight (virtually impossible), and HOLD it there, you will still lack a square shoulder for your muzzle accessories to mount against.