Re-Thread a Factory barrel?

[jeepkid]

I found a nice take-off barrel from a Browning, can it be re-threaded to fit another action (700, Sako..)??

Thanks

[rem 700]

I think some companies refurbish barrels from one brand and thread them for other actions...you'll have to talk to the experts on this one though

[jtb1967]

It can be done, but the cost may not justify the effort.

[rhans53]

depends on the diameter of the threaded shank and what you are action you are trying to put it on. There are quite a few guys that used to do business on e-bay that would rethread a barrel (short headspace so you have to rechamber) for 30 to 50 bucks and then you had shipping on top of it. but yes a good smith with the proper tools could do it.

[jeepkid]

Nevermind, it ended up being a short 22lr barrel.