Today at 7:31 AM #21 Vurtle FNG Joined Apr 30, 2014 Messages 52 I cut my Tikka T3X lite 7mm-08 to 16.5". The barrel diameter at 16.5" was .660". The gunsmith felt that was enough for 5/8X24 thread. I only use direct thread, so deformation by torque on a muzzle device wasn't a concern. I have no regrets doing it.
I cut my Tikka T3X lite 7mm-08 to 16.5". The barrel diameter at 16.5" was .660". The gunsmith felt that was enough for 5/8X24 thread. I only use direct thread, so deformation by torque on a muzzle device wasn't a concern. I have no regrets doing it.