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Understanding Barrel Threads For 50 BMG Barrels
Understanding Barrel Threads For 50 BMG Barrels
50 BMG
Barrel threads for the .50 BMG caliber, particularly for rifles like the M2 and M3, follow specific
specifications:
1. Thread Form: The thread form for these barrels is a 60-degree Unified National (U.N.) thread.
2. Major Diameter: The major diameter of the barrel thread is approximately 1.448 inches.
3. Common Thread Patterns: The .50 BMG rifles may utilize various common thread patterns. Silencer
Central provides a thread pitch guide for rifles, indicating that aftermarket barrels for the .50 BMG might
have a pitch of 13x1 left-hand (LH) ([Silencer Central Thread Pitch Guide]
(https://www.scribd.com/document/514136393/Common-Barrel-Thread-Patterns)).
4. Historical Variations: Many older rifles from the first half of the 20th century used thread pitches
around 2 mm (12.7 threads per inch - TPI). Modern rifles tend to use thread pitches around 1.5 mm
([Wikipedia - Barrel Threads] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrel_threads)).
5. Accessory Parts: Accessories like thread protectors are available for barrels, such as the Desert Tech
HTI Thread Protector for .50 BMG rifles ([Midwest Gun Works]
(https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/dt-hti-br-003-50bmg)).
Sources
5. [Midwest Gun Works - Desert Tech HTI Thread Protector, .50 BMG]
(https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/dt-hti-br-003-50bmg)