Barrel Screw Cutting

[DDD 4]

He's had it back twice to the shop now, changed the scope too to rule that out & still no joy. Looks like he has a scrap .22 now.

 

Another 'reputable'gun dealer not far from me recommends this place!!

[charadam 0]

Yes, screwcutting a muzzle is precision work and needs the right machinery and skills.

 

However, once you are set up for the work, it takes no more than an hour, including stripping, setup etc. So anyting over (in the South) 75 squid is questionable.

 

The problem may be that, since the Proof Houses were privatised, they have a profit imperative. Transporting a rifle to & from the proof authority is very expensive, plus of course, the aforementioned profit imperative.

 

I am led to believe that the proof houses have tried (and failed so far) to make us all re-proof our firearms when sold on!

 

In fact, it is probably completely unnecessary to re-proof a rifle after screwcutting. There is learned counsel's opinion here:

 

http://www.reflexsuppressors.co.uk/

 

I have no axe to grind in this. Just an interested bystander whose rifles were screwcut when bought.

[jackg 7]

As Jamie said, Dasherman does a very good job. He charged me £ for a screwcut including reproof and £20 for a thread protector, he later also made me a muzzle brake for £70.

He is on the outskirts of Reading, Bramley, Mortimer way.

Edited May 12, 2008 by jackg

[Deker 3,478]

This has been really useful and I have found a number of new contacts, a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has replied here and in numerous pm's I have recieved!

 

 

I'll let you know how things develop but due the the Litts situation it seems I will have to order everthing again elseware so it could be a few weeks before I have some positive info for you.

 

Cheers

Edited May 12, 2008 by Deker