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Old 03-30-2011, 02:45 PM
JuggmasterZero JuggmasterZero is offline
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Originally Posted by Scoop View Post
I'm using a Douglas #4 contour on my Remmy whisper. It finished out at ~.740 at the muzzle (16 inch barrel). Just enough meat to thread 5/8x24 for my suppressor.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you only need .625 diameter to cut 5/8 threads? Or is 5/8 the minor diameter?

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Originally Posted by Scoop View Post
I really like it. Accuracy is sub-moa with my 208 AMAX & 155 Nosler CC subsonic loads.
Good to hear! How long is and how much does your can weigh?

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Originally Posted by BWE Firearms View Post
You don't want to get to light a contour or the suppressor will cause the barrel to droop when it is on.
Right! Assume an ~8in., ~22oz. can.

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Originally Posted by BWE Firearms View Post
How accurate do you want the rifle? 2"-3" groups at 100 yards has been the accuracy standard for hunting rifles for as long as I can remember.
Definitely looking for sub MOA subsonic 220-240gr. and whatever I can get with the supers.
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