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Posted: 9/15/2004 10:53:27 PM EDT
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You'd then have to re-thread everything you put on the barrel. I'd just get the correct tap n die or pay someone to do it for you. Less trouble in the long run.
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Posted: 9/15/2004 11:42:36 PM EDT
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You would regret that. You can get 1/2-28 taps and dies from brownells.
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Posted: 9/16/2004 12:05:29 AM EDT
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1/2-28 is National Fine, it's a standard thread for 1/2" parts. I'd find a real supplier. Go to Tacoma Screw.
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Posted: 9/16/2004 5:38:23 AM EDT
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I say sent it out and pay the money because if you mess up, it will cost you more in the long run. The correct way to do it is to turn it between centers on a lathe and thread it there. But if you insist on using a die, make sure to use a guide; nothing looks worst than a crooked flash hider. And make sure to check the clearance with whatever FH you'll be using as the die will not cut concentric to the bore.
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Posted: 9/16/2004 5:46:02 AM EDT
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I'll thread that sucker 1/2x28 for $56 + return shipping. 3-4 business day turnaround.
 Shop Services @ Adco Firearms. |
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Posted: 9/16/2004 1:10:13 PM EDT
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I agree...sent it out unless your good with a lathe.
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Posted: 9/16/2004 2:38:07 PM EDT
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There ya go! |
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Posted: 9/16/2004 2:49:12 PM EDT
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I just got a 1/2-28 die from MSC. Arrived 18 hours after I ordered it. MSC 1/2-28 muzzle die |
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Posted: 9/16/2004 2:58:11 PM EDT
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Brownells is out of 1/2x28 dies
 email recived from Brownells "Dear Sir, We certainly do appreciate your interest in Brownells. We are expecting more dies on October 10th. At this time we do not have A2 flash hiders; we do plan to start carrying them in the near future in light of the AWB sunset. Eric Kiesler BROWNELLS, INC(r) Technical Services" |
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Posted: 9/16/2004 3:36:06 PM EDT
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1/2-13 is National COurse, 1/2-20 is National Fine and 1/2-28 is National Special.
KBC tools has Polish dies for about 8 bucks!! www.kbctools.com They also have 1/2-28 taps cheap too. Polish tools are decent, particularly at the great prices you can buy them for. If you are going to thread a barrel, have a friend make a guide. Use lathe to cut threads or use your new die to thread a 2" hunk of 1/2" od rod in a lathe so threads are perfectly square to the rod. (Brass is great, leaded steel good. Even aluminum will work once or twice.) Turn down 1 1/2" of it to just slip into bore. Cut or file a slot in threaded end. Start the die on the guide and hold with screw driver. When it meets the barrel it will start the die perfectly straight. Guess I should make these for you guys..... |
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Posted: 9/17/2004 12:09:12 AM EDT
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You're right MM, 1/2-28 is National Extra Fine but I was pointing out that it is an SAE standard thread, hence the italics around "National", and if you can't find it you're lookin in the wrong places.
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Posted: 9/17/2004 1:02:05 PM EDT
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Considering all of the threaded muzzle devices are 1/2"-28 tpi (threads per inch), it seems that it would not be wise to thread any but 1/2"-28, too.
Let me put it this way, you can't screw a flash suppressor onto the barrel if you used 1/2"-20, I don't care how easily available it is. |
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Posted: 9/17/2004 1:21:58 PM EDT
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What could be easier than going to KBC web site and ordering 1-368-15-28 @ $7.59 each? Or call 800-322-4292.
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Posted: 9/17/2004 1:56:46 PM EDT
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Chasing them of course would be easier 
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Posted: 9/17/2004 2:14:44 PM EDT
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Thanks for the link Mickey! I just ordered a die for my .308 and one for my wife's AR15. Flash hiders arrived today and I have had no luck whatsoever finding the required tools for less than $85 anywhere...I got out of it using KBC for a flat $25! Happy camper here!
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Posted: 9/17/2004 11:09:22 PM EDT
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Glad to be of service!!
On the subject of barrel threads, what is the "standard" for .45???? |
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Posted: 9/17/2004 11:28:20 PM EDT
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Wouldnt it depend on what you wanted to put on the threads like FH or suppressor? ETA: taken from a post by raf: ORIGINAL THREAD SIZES RIFFLE/CALIBER/ THREAD SIZE AR-15, M-16, AR-180 .223 (5.56mm) 1/2x28 AR-15, M-16, AR-180 9mm 1/2x36 Ruger Mini 14 (blue) .223 (5.56mm) 9/16x24 Ruger Mini (stainless) .223 (5.56mm) 9/16x24 Ruger Mini 30 (blue, stl) 7.62x39 5/8x24 HK-91/ G-3 308/ 7.62 15x1 HK-93/ 33/ G-53 .223 (5.56mm) 15x1 HK-94/ MP-5 9mm 9/16x24 US M1/M2 Carabine 30 9/16x24 FN-FAL US Match 308 (7.62) 9/16x24 FN-FAL Para/ SAR-48 308 (7.62) 9/16x24 FN Heavy Barrel 308 (7.62) 11/16x24 STEYER AUG .223 (5.56) 13x1 LH AKM/ AK-47 0.223 14x1 LH AKM/ AK-47 7.62x39 14x1 LH GALIL 308 (7.62) 13x1 RH GALIL .223 (5.56) 13x1 RH UZI Carabine/ SMG 9mm 5/8x24 UZI Carabine 0.45 M1A/ M-14 308 L1-A1 308 9/16x24 MAS 1949-56 308 17x1 |
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Posted: 9/18/2004 5:41:26 AM EDT
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45acp rifle barrel would probably be best to use 5/8-24.
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