Getting a barrel threaded

[greatwhite223]

I would imagine this is not the first time this question has come up, but searching through the threads did not turn up any answers.

I recently (in the last year) got my paperwork and acquired a suppressor.

ANYWAY, I have several rifles, the first two that come to mind are AR-15, that the muzzle is not threaded. I was wondering if anyone knew of a machine shop or gun smith that they could recommend to mill threads onto my barrels? If it turns out well, and is not too expensive I may also have a few bolt actions that I would have done as well.

It may be cheaper, especially with my 5.56 to just get a different barrel. But I like the fluted stainless look my rifle currently has. Maybe a reason to build a different rifle, but I think the trigger time would be more enjoyed on this one with the noise suppression. And I have yet to try out the binary trigger that is installed.

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[Bigtanker]

Since you are up north, I'd check Belchers Gunsmithing in Mishawaka. I've never used them personally but have heard good things about them.

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[Kernelkrink]

Most suppressor makers also thread bbls. If you ever have a baffle strike or other misalignment issues, the maker can't try to blame the gunsmith who threaded it if that gunsmith is them.

 

[jstrahl]

For an AR it may be just as cheap and easier to buy a new barrel rather than have an existing one threaded. For bolt actions, I've had AllenM do a couple and I believe it was around $150ish or so for him do it.

 

[AaronK]

Armory 219 in Valparaiso for barrel threading