300 win barrel threading question

billhilly · Mar 2, 2016

I just purchased a rem 700 5-r 300 win mag. I would like to have the barrel threaded for a compensator and supressor. I was told from a gunsmith that the threading is different between the two. I don't understand why this would be... Can you get a compensator in the same threading as a supressor?

PaulB47 · Mar 2, 2016

I was under the impression that 5/8x24 was pretty standard for .30 cal barrels?

I don't see why this would be any problem. Just look at the specs of the compensators and supressors you like, and see what it says.

Velzey · Mar 2, 2016

Sometimes if a barrel is threaded for a generic muzzle break (.500 and relief .062) it may need to have a few more threads cut for an suppressor.

Most of the time I indicate a barrel within .0002 and thread it 5/8-24. .750 length of thread with a proper thread releif at the end of the thread.
That has worked well for several suppresses and muzzle breaks!

And yes you can get a compensator/muzzle break in the same thread as a suppressor.

Just let me know if I can assist you in your Gunsmithing needs!

billhilly · Mar 2, 2016

Velzey said:
Sometimes if a barrel is threaded for a generic muzzle break (.500 and relief .062) it may need to have a few more threads cut for an suppressor.

Most of the time I indicate a barrel within .0002 and thread it 5/8-24. .750 length of thread with a proper thread releif at the end of the thread.
That has worked well for several suppresses and muzzle breaks!

And yes you can get a compensator/muzzle break in the same thread as a suppressor.

Just let me know if I can assist you in your Gunsmithing needs!

Thank you very much! My dream is to eventually have it suppressed, but for now I would like a compensator as to not destroy my shoulder after twenty rounds. If you would be willing to thread my barrel, what kind of a time frame and price would I be looking at?

Velzey · Mar 2, 2016

Pm coming your way

mjbskwim · Mar 3, 2016

billhilly said:
Thank you very much! My dream is to eventually have it suppressed, but for now I would like a compensator as to not destroy my shoulder after twenty rounds. If you would be willing to thread my barrel, what kind of a time frame and price would I be looking at?

Dude ,as small as you are,maybe a 22lr would be better?
Does your dad know you're on here?

billhilly · Mar 3, 2016

mjbskwim said:
Dude ,as small as you are,maybe a 22lr would be better?
Does your dad know you're on here?

Thats Quite funny! Thank you for making me laugh today. That little guy shoots 200yd proficiently with his 22. If he could afford the rifle I just bought I would retire...