Barrel threading pattern standardized?

01 November 2006, 01:41

analog_peninsula

Is it convenient to install a Remington barrel on a Ruger action? I suppose the question is whether there is a standard thread pattern on rifle barrels, or whether the thread pattern is manufacturer specific. I'm totally ignorant on the subject and could use a quick overview of the situation.

Thanks

01 November 2006, 01:43

b beyer

Can't be swaped, can be recut and chambered

01 November 2006, 01:59

z1r

In short, very few manufacturers share the same threading specs. Many will have a 16 TPI thread but the diameter will vary. And, on those that may actually share both TPI and diameter, the length may vary.

01 November 2006, 02:30

analog_peninsula

Figures. Thanks for the info.

01 November 2006, 04:52

vapodog

quote:
Originally posted by z1r:
In short, very few manufacturers share the same threading specs. Many will have a 16 TPI thread but the diameter will vary. And, on those that may actually share both TPI and diameter, the length may vary.

Yes.....and then to make matters worse the Remingtons are counterbored to achieve one of their three rings of steel.

01 November 2006, 06:45

22WRF

and then, to make matters worse, if you use a winchester action you have to make a cut out on the end of the coned breach for the extractor!

01 November 2006, 17:02

Hot Core

quote:
Originally posted by vapodog:
Yes.....and then to make matters worse the Remingtons are counterbored to achieve one of their three rings of steel.

Apparently depends on a persons perspective.

I'd say, then to make ~~matters worse~~ the rifle SAFER for shooting when a Case Separation could occur, the Remingtons are counterbored to achieve one of their three rings of steel

01 November 2006, 20:03

vapodog

quote:
Originally posted by Hot Core:
quote:
Originally posted by vapodog:
Yes.....and then to make matters worse the Remingtons are counterbored to achieve one of their three rings of steel.
Apparently depends on a persons perspective.

I'd say, then to make ~~matters worse~~ the rifle SAFER for shooting when a Case Separation could occur, the Remingtons are counterbored to achieve one of their three rings of steel

Hot core, I'm not knocking the Remington action, I'm merely keeping in the context of this thread discussing the standardization (or lack thereof) of barrel threading and why one can't be used for another.

My point being that even if another company used the same thread as Remington the counterbore would still need to be removed to exchange the barrel.

Standardization of threads is not likely ever going to happen with so much variation and 22WRF discussed the coned breech and extractor cut.

Also we might add the (almost) Acme threads on 1917 enfields and '03 springfields.

One can rest assured that once a barrel is removed, the (probable) only place it can be used is on another action of the same make.

01 November 2006, 21:43

Poleax

quote:
Originally posted by vapodog:

Also we might add the (almost) Acme threads on 1917 enfields and '03 springfields.

Is that some â€œtechnical termâ€ for square threads?

One can rest assured that once a barrel is removed, the (probable) only place it can be used is on another action of the same make.

Unless like the '03 springfield barrels, you recut the thread and rechamber. Many barrels are adaptable to other actions, most however will not just screw on. In fact most barrels are not what you'd consider plug and play even on other receivers of the same make & model.