Threading tikka fluted barrel?

[Joshuajosh]

Has anybody here cut and threaded a tikka superlite barrel at the flutes? If so do you have any pics? Also looking for gunsmith recommendations around Maryland for this type of work

 

[MuleyFever]

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Post in thread 'Cutting Fluted 243 Barrel?'

Jan 21, 2025

It should be fine plenty of smiths can cut back a barrel and thread in the flutes. Here’s my superlite barrel cut into flutes with an adapter done by black canyon customs. Kampfield and unknown will also do it.


As far as velocity loss the consensus seems to be around 30fps no matter the cartridge.

• Mountainrancher

 

[jloomis1984]

I am also interested in this, I just ordered a Roughtech Ember superlite 6.5 PRC and a Mcmillan "Mountain Tracker LR" would love to cut it down to 20 inches or so to help balance my can. I am located in Michigan.

 

[TreeDog]

Had my 24” 6.5cm cut down to 18” and threaded 1/2x28. Rocksett an adapter on and haven’t had an issue.

 

[OneShot]

Cut a 24” Roughtech to 20” with 5/8 thread

 

[LeftyWilbury]

a) totally can be done
b) don't know any gunsmiths around maryland but highly recommend kampfeld customs.
c) just do it.

 

[Backofbeyond]

Talk to Paul at Country Custom Metalsmith in Fallon, Nevada.

He cut down my RoughTec to 18”, then blended in an adapter, extending the flutes into it, new thread protector, and bead blasted it all to match the factory stainless.

 

[HighUintas]

Talk to Paul at Country Custom Metalsmith in Fallon, Nevada.

He cut down my RoughTec to 18”, then blended in an adapter, extending the flutes into it, new thread protector, and bead blasted it all to match the factory stainless.

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That is some slick work. Do you mind sharing what that work cost?

 

[Backofbeyond]

That is some slick work. Do you mind sharing what that work cost?

TBH, I don’t remember what it was. When he did he he cut/threaded 3 other rifles. He does have pricing up on his website though.

 

[jloomis1984]

Talk to Paul at Country Custom Metalsmith in Fallon, Nevada.

He cut down my RoughTec to 18”, then blended in an adapter, extending the flutes into it, new thread protector, and bead blasted it all to match the factory stainless.

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Looks great! I hope to find somebody in Michigan that can do this cheaper than just buying a new prefit.

 

[Joshuajosh]

Talk to Paul at Country Custom Metalsmith in Fallon, Nevada.

He cut down my RoughTec to 18”, then blended in an adapter, extending the flutes into it, new thread protector, and bead blasted it all to match the factory stainless.

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I am going to ask if he can do this but also add a shoulder and thread 5/8, that looks incredible

 

[MuleyFever]

Had my 24” 6.5cm cut down to 18” and threaded 1/2x28. Rocksett an adapter on and haven’t had an issue.
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Is that cover just silicone wrapped in Camoform tape?

 

[TreeDog]

Is that cover just silicone wrapped in Camoform tape?

Yeah silicone tape and black vet wrap. The adhesive in the wrap will get a little sticky when it heats up, but it's worked fine.

 

[MuleyFever]

Yeah silicone tape and black vet wrap. The adhesive in the wrap will get a little sticky when it heats up, but it's worked fine.

What silicone tape? I was going to use a silicone dish mat for the raised lines to help it vent.

 

[TreeDog]

What silicone tape? I was going to use a silicone dish mat for the raised lines to help it vent.

https://www.amazon.com/Duck-442055-...refix=silicone+tape+duck+brand,aps,180&sr=8-1

I did order one of the Weka Innovations silicone covers to try out on a different suppressor. It has the raised lines too. Didn't think about a dish mat.

 

[grainhog]

I sent my fluted 22" .308 roughtech barrel into Kampfeld last week to get chopped and threaded to 18". Will post pics when I recieve it.

 

[Backofbeyond]

I am going to ask if he can do this but also add a shoulder and thread 5/8, that looks incredible

Mine is threaded 5/8x24. He can do it.

Looks great! I hope to find somebody in Michigan that can do this cheaper than just buying a new prefit.

It’s relatively simple to ship your barreled action via USPS to him. I cut up a pool noodle, wrapped the barreled action with it, stuck it in a shipping tube, and off it went.

 

[Harvey_NW]

Most of these look like Roughtech/D18 barrel profiles which can be threaded 5/8". I believe the Superlites can only be 1/2" or maybe 9/16" at moderate lengths because of their taper.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I sent mine to kampfeld, he did great work and I got it back in about ~ 3 weeks.