Decent Price for Barrel Threading?

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Decent Price for Barrel Threading?

Post by Straight Shooter » Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:54 pm

I have a Howa heavy-barreled .308 that I would like to have threaded (5/8"x24). I called a local shop and was quoted $200.00. I do understand that the barrel will have to be removed from the action and turned on a lathe. I've never had a barrel threaded before... is this a decent price?

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Re: Decent Price for Barrel Threading?

Post by Flawlessfoose » Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:37 pm

If they have to remove the barrel, then yeah that's probably close to what it would cost.

I know you can buy a barrel threader and do it by hand yourself for about $60
https://www.cncwarrior.com/5-8-24-RH-Ba ... /25444.htm

YouTube has some videos showing you how to use the same thread kit. It doesn't look that hard to me.
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Re: Decent Price for Barrel Threading?

Post by AlohaBrass » Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:49 pm

I've been looking at using this company, however I have NOT used them yet:

http://class3machining.com/

They have lathes large enough so they can do all the work while leaving the barrel in the action. They charge $50 plus shipping to thread - More if you want them to cut or recrown.

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Re: Decent Price for Barrel Threading?

Post by Straight Shooter » Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:04 pm

Thanks for the info guys. Think that I'll keep it as-is and look for a 6.5 Creedmoor. :D
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