A Boss, a muzzle break, or even a thread protector, or some such for a barrel? The barrel I have was threaded for something, and I don't really want to cut the threads off & recrown. Caliber is 7mm. The threads are 28 tpi, with a major dia of about .500 inch. So I guess it's threaded 1/2 inch 28. Even if it's a larger-caliber gizmo, I can still cut it down to make a thread protector. Thanks,,,,,,,,Bug.
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Let me know your od...I have some pieces and parts (brakes and thread protectors) left over from when we were a KDF installation center.
Jim

Jim,
The barrel OD is right at .650".

it's a simple thing for a man with a lathe to make.....get it cold blued and walla.....your threads are protected.

Got one...let me know where to send it...

Jim

Unless you just specifically want a break, I'd follow vapodog's advice and get a machinist to hook you up. When my father first got his Weatherby Accumark and got instantly tired of the brake he found a local machinist and had the guy make a stainless extension that threaded on to the end of the barrel. When it was done it looked absolutely perfect, like it came that way from the factory.

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Originally posted by Jim_Dubell:
Got one...let me know where to send it...

Jim

Ain't this a great place??
Even though I'm not involved, I've gotta say, Thanks Jim!

Thanks Forrest!
Just happened to luck into having something somebody needs for a change. We used to be an installation center for KDF and ended up with leftovers. Still have a few brakes and thread protectors around...collecting a lot of dust!
Jim

I appreciate all your thoughts.

Jim, the address has been sent in a PM.

A machinist would be a solution, but we are trying to do this project on a shoestring. Having something custom made would prolly cost more than we have in the whole project!

Who knows, Maybe Jim will hook us up with a brake AND a thread protector! Well, I can dream, can't I?

Bug,
I have a muzzle brake that came off a 30 cal barrel with what I beleive are the threads you need, 1/2 x 28. It's aluminum and might be of use as is or could be turned down for a thread protector. I have no use for it, if you still have a need let me know and I'd be happy to send it gratis. thomasg@stewart.army.mil

Jim,
The thread proctector was received, in fine shape. I had to finagle a light inside chamfer on the rear face. No hill for a stepper. It fits purt'near purfect! Thank you, ever so much.

50 Calshtr,
Thanks, but I have a go with this one. I'll file the info away, should I find the need again.

You guys are the greatest!

Yur Welcome...Good Shooting!
Jim