Rebarrel question

[aitch]

I want to rebarrel a project Ruger No.1 in .284 Win.
I found a Broughton .284 that was taken off a Rem 700 LA.
I understand both are threaded 1"-16. Is it reasonable to assume that this could work, with extractor cut modification and possible shoulder set back?. Or am I being totally naïve?

 

[shortgrass]

The Remington uses an inch and a sixteenth (1 1/16") major diameter thread, not 1".

 

[aitch]

The Remington uses an inch and a sixteenth (1 1/16") major diameter thread, not 1".

Ok thanks, but it is 16 tpi?
Couldn't the 1.0625" be single pointed (thread cut) down to 1.0"?

 

[shortgrass]

Yes, it is. The length of the threaded tenon would need to be adjusted, so that it fit the Ruger as it should, re-setting headspace may be required and the extractor cut made. One should always be cautious of 'used' barrels. The first question that comes to my mind is "why was it removed?". Installing a 'used' barrel can be throwing good money (alteration & installation fees) after bad money (a barrel that's not worth those alteration/installation fees and/or its purchase price to begin with).

 

[FearNoWind]

IMO, if it's an unfired take-off it might be worth the time, effort and expense. If it's a "used" barrel I'd forget about it and start with something like a Bartlein, Lilja, etc.

 

[aitch]

Barrel is advertised as 600 rounds down the tube and weight reduction the reason for selling, (along with Manners stock and Badger bottom metal). 600 rounds does not seem excessive for a Broughton 5C heavy. Should be good for 2000 or so I think.