I just ordered a new Norinco M14 and want to chop the barrel and make a shorty. Probably going to be using a friends lathe.
From what I gather the thread i should be using is 1/2-28 for the new flash hider/brake. Is that correct? I don't have one picked out or made yet so i want to go with the most common. How long of a thread should I cut on the end of the barrel...3/8"-1/2"?
I am thinking about making it 18 5/8" just to be safe. Good idea? What is the best way to measere the barrel length once the barrel is off. can I just measure from the chamber end (right from end)towards the muzzle or will that give an accurate actual barrel length?
Is there anything I need to be aware of with this procedure? I'm not talking about machining skills...other tips i might overlook in shortening a barrel or with chucking the barrel.
Assuming the head spacing is correct when I get it.....if I reinstall the same barrel what are the chances of creating a head space problem?
Tips and advice are greatly appreciated.
From what I gather the thread i should be using is 1/2-28 for the new flash hider/brake. Is that correct? I don't have one picked out or made yet so i want to go with the most common. How long of a thread should I cut on the end of the barrel...3/8"-1/2"?
I am thinking about making it 18 5/8" just to be safe. Good idea? What is the best way to measere the barrel length once the barrel is off. can I just measure from the chamber end (right from end)towards the muzzle or will that give an accurate actual barrel length?
Is there anything I need to be aware of with this procedure? I'm not talking about machining skills...other tips i might overlook in shortening a barrel or with chucking the barrel.
Assuming the head spacing is correct when I get it.....if I reinstall the same barrel what are the chances of creating a head space problem?
Tips and advice are greatly appreciated.
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