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Flash Suppressor Tap For Ar-15/M16 & Ar-308 - Flash Suppressor Tap 1/2"-28 Tpi For Ar-15/M16
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SKU: 080598528
Overview
This tap is intended for gunsmiths and firearm owners who need to cut or clean up flash suppressor threads on AR-pattern rifles. It supports threading custom barrels as well as chasing existing threads on standard barrels or damaged threads, making it useful in shop work and maintenance. The tool is made from high-speed steel and is specified for 1/2"-28 threads for AR-15/M16 and 5/8"-24 threads for AR-308/AR-10 applications. For users working on compatible barrels, it offers a straightforward way to restore or prepare muzzle threads without unnecessary complexity.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Supports Both
AR-15/M16 and AR-308 flash suppressor
Useful Threading
Custom barrels or cleaning up
Can Help
Recondition damaged threads on compatible
High-speed Steel
Construction is specified in the
Includes Standard
Thread sizes: 1/2"-28 and 5/8"-24
Key Features
- High-speed steel tap for threading custom barrels or refurbishing existing threads.
- Supports AR-15/M16 1/2"-28 thread specification.
- Supports AR-308 5/8"-24 thread specification.
- Designed for chasing and cleaning up standard barrel threads.
- Brownells-manufactured threading tool for AR-platform flash suppressors.
Best Used For
- Gunsmiths threading custom AR-15/M16 barrels to standard flash suppressor specifications
- AR-308 owners cleaning up or reconditioning existing 5/8"-24 threads
- Firearm enthusiasts maintaining threaded barrels and restoring damaged muzzle threads
- Users needing a tap for both AR-15/M16 .500"-28 and AR-10 5/8"-24 applications
Specifications
| Application | Threading custom barrels or chasing existing threads |
|---|---|
| Body Diameter | 1/2" |
| Compatibility | AR-15/M16; AR-308 |
| Material | High-speed steel |
| Thread Class | 1A |
| Thread Size | 1/2"-28 |
| Thread Size Ar 308 | 5/8"-24 |
| Thread Specification | 1/2"-28 for AR-15/M16; 5/8"-24 for AR-308 |
Pros
- Supports both AR-15/M16 and AR-308 flash suppressor thread applications.
- Useful for threading custom barrels or cleaning up existing threads.
- Can help recondition damaged threads on compatible barrels.
- High-speed steel construction is specified in the product data.
- Includes standard thread sizes: 1/2"-28 and 5/8"-24.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires the correct thread size for the platform being serviced: 1/2"-28 for AR-15/M16 and 5/8"-24 for AR-308/AR-10 applications.
- This is a specialized gunsmithing tap, so it is intended for threading or reconditioning barrel threads rather than general-purpose shop use.
- Results depend on proper setup and technique; it is meant to cut or clean threads, not to compensate for major damage or incorrect barrel dimensions.
- The product description does not include a tap handle or other accessories, so those would need to be provided separately if required.
Suggested Comparisons
- AR-15/M16 gunsmithing tools
- AR-308 gunsmithing tools
- Thread repair and thread-chasing tools
- Barrel threading tools
Suggested Accessories
- Threading and tapping fluid
- Tap wrench
- Thread pitch gauge
- Cleaning brush set
Frequently Asked Questions
What thread sizes does this tap support?
The product data lists 1/2"-28 for AR-15/M16 and 5/8"-24 for AR-308/AR-10 applications.
What is this tool used for?
It is intended for threading custom barrels, cleaning up standard barrel threads, or reconditioning damaged threads on AR-15/M16 and AR-308 platforms.
What material is the tap made from?
The listed material is high-speed steel.
Is this a complete muzzle device or just a threading tool?
It is a tap for creating or restoring flash suppressor threads, not a flash suppressor itself.
Does the product data specify compatibility beyond AR-15/M16 and AR-308?
No. The provided information only identifies AR-15/M16 and AR-308/AR-10 thread applications.