Interchangeable Muzzle Brakes

[EdWalton]

I'm not a gunsmith but I have a question, is there a common thread pitch for muzzle brakes? I'd like to thread my barrel so I can experiment with different brakes or are they all different? Suggestion giving the most opportunities would be appreciated. I don't want to be stuck with a loser.

Thank You

Ed

 

[IdahoCTD]

By far the two most common thread sizes are 1/2x28 and 5/8x24. If your barrel is thick enough I'd do 5/8x24.

 

[J E Custom]

It depends on the caliber and barrel size at the muzzle.

I try to chose a 5/8x24 TPI so you can also go to a suppressor (Most suppressors are 5/8x24 TPI)

Larger thread sizes are even better as long as the barrel will permit.

Hear is a link that gives the recommended barrel size for a specific caliber.
www.jecustom.com - FAQ's

J E CUSTOM

 

[EdWalton]

The project rifle is a Remington 700 chambered in a 300 Win Mag, it's twenty years old I believe it's a Mountain, anyway the barrel is a slimmer profile and needs a little weigh and taming. I'll not be able to start until the end of tax season when there's money in the account again. Thanks for the reply, I like the looks of your product on your webpage.
Thank you

Ed

 

[J E Custom]

Your Rem Is probably a #4 contour and will take a 9/16"x24 tpi and maybe even a 5/8"x24 Thread. there are plenty of good brakes that are available for the 30 cal. The 1/2"x28 TPI is to small for the .308 dia. (Not enough barrel wall thickness after threading).

I would not worry about Interchangeability, once you install a good brake, you will never take it off.

J E CUSTOM

 

[Defens]

I just threaded the barrel on my 7STW Sendero for a VAIS brake - that one was 5/8x32. I like the idea that the minor diameter is a bit larger than for coarser threads; just that much less barrel material being removed.