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3/18/2013 11:16:50 PM EDT
I was very surprised when preparing to shoot my new FV-SR for the first time last weekend when screwing on the suppressor and feeling resistance before the suppressor mated up with the barrel. It was not off by a long shot but enough that I will need a spacer.

Just a public service FYI for anyone who may not know. I knew going in I needed something for the longer threads on the Sig 522 and S&W 1522 but did not see it coming with the Savage.

Why on earth would they have such long threads? After my experiece I have done some searching in various forums online and seen measurements at .700 and .475 for guys who have measured their FV-SR threads.
3/19/2013 10:07:57 AM EDT
[#1]
Yeah, mine were a little long too. Apparently it varies. They aren't nearly as long as AR threads that I have on my s&w 15-22 and AR upper. I ended up using a peel (not a crush) washer under mine. Was just about the perfect thickness.
3/20/2013 2:24:43 AM EDT
[#2]
Mine is .475. Going to need a spacer for my Sparrow when I get it, but haven't figured out what to get quite yet.
3/20/2013 3:09:46 AM EDT
[#3]
Thanks for the heads up. I have a digital caliper, can you explain where to take the measurements from?
I've got a thompson machine zephyrr xl in jail and i'd like to have my ducks in a row when its released.
3/20/2013 4:04:39 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Thanks for the heads up. I have a digital caliper, can you explain where to take the measurements from?
I've got a thompson machine zephyrr xl in jail and i'd like to have my ducks in a row when its released.


Shoulder of the barrel to the end of the threads. Betting it'll be .475
3/20/2013 4:19:41 AM EDT
[#5]
ShadowAngel. They sale 1/8 of an inch tall 1/2 hole spacers at the hardware store where I leave for .27 cents each. They are nylon and work great. No fear of them melting either, trust me I know from experience. Hope that was helpful.
3/20/2013 4:43:32 AM EDT
[#6]
On 2 fvsr's, mine and a friends, we both need spacers. Want to hear something funny? On either rifle without a spacer, CCI SV ammo goes SS, with the spacer it does not. It is one the strangest things I have encountered. Just buy the 3 pack of spacers from the silencer store.
3/20/2013 5:37:18 AM EDT
[#7]
I have 21 spacer in stock if anyone needs one. Pay shipping and I will send you one. Just I.M. me.
3/20/2013 2:48:45 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
On 2 fvsr's, mine and a friends, we both need spacers. Want to hear something funny? On either rifle without a spacer, CCI SV ammo goes SS, with the spacer it does not. It is one the strangest things I have encountered. Just buy the 3 pack of spacers from the silencer store.


I bought the three pack of spacers and put one on today. The OD of the spacer is larger than the bbl.
looks kinda strange. Its also pretty thick. Not much thread sticks out. Should i be concerned?
3/20/2013 4:14:04 PM EDT
[#9]
Nominal thread length is .400" , and a good square barrel shoulder for the can to seat against. If your spacer is too thick, you won't have enough thread to secure the can squarely and securely, a recipe for disaster. Baffle and/or end cap strikes can destroy your can, get it right so you don't have to worry about it.
3/20/2013 5:16:12 PM EDT
[#10]
Quoted:
Yeah, mine were a little long too. Apparently it varies. They aren't nearly as long as AR threads that I have on my s&w 15-22 and AR upper. I ended up using a peel (not a crush) washer under mine. Was just about the perfect thickness.


This is what I do. Peel washer. Makes the threads on my gun right at .400
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