Remove Muzzle Brake on Go Wild Am. Predator and replace with thread protector?

[My Toy]

Does Ruger or any other manufacturer make a muzzle thread protector that would be compatible with the diameter and thread on the Go Wild American Predator if you wanted to remove the existing muzzle brake? My rifle is in 243 Win.

 

[beentheredone]

A little bird told me that Ruger lists the thread size, and you can Google that along with "muzzle thread protector" and...

 

[hittman]

Wonder if the owners manual lists the thread size …..

 

[NikA]

Standard thread size for .308 family of cartridges is 5/8"-24. Ruger is relatively consistent with this from what I have seen. There are gobs of 5/8"-24 thread protectors available. Realistically, there's a thread protector for any thread you might find on the muzzle of a firearm if you have enough interest (money).

 

[the_leper_colony]

Does Ruger or any other manufacturer make a muzzle thread protector that would be compatible with the diameter and thread on the Go Wild American Predator if you wanted to remove the existing muzzle brake? My rifle is in 243 Win.

The Ruger web site lists the "Thread Pattern" as 5/8"-24, so I'm guessing any 5/8"x24 thread protector would thread on:

Ruger American® Rifle Predator Bolt-Action Rifle Model 26916

ruger.com

If you want to be sure it looks nice, you could call Ruger and order the factory thread protector (looks like some of the .243 Predators come from the factory with them). Alternatively, you might want to get 2 additional measurements: the length of the threaded section and the diameter of the barrel, just before it steps down to the threads. Midway USA lists a bunch of different thread protectors, and you might find one the right length and diameter to match the end of your barrel. I purchased a Ruger 10/22 that came without a thread protector, and after measuring length & diameter, got one from Midway (apparently intended for a pistol) that fit great!

 

[Mobuck]

5/8x24 is somewhat of an industry standard attempt to prevent larger calibers from accepting .223 specific muzzle devices. There are many choices for thread protectors in 5/8x24. Many list an outer diameter. Measure your muzzle and choose accordingly.

 

[gunzo]

Lots of thread protectors on Ebay.

But this place has the largest selection that I know of. www.downrangeproductsco.com

 

[Mobuck]

^^^ The ones with longitudinal flutes give a nice smooth look while providing the grip to tighten/loosen. The also tend to visually neutralize slight differences in diameter.