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Get my barrel threaded or get a new gun?
Posted on 10/15/25 at 8:43 pm
Posted on 10/15/25 at 8:43 pm
I know my degenerates on here are going to say buy the new gun 
Main problem I have with that is I’m running out of room in my small house to hide guns from our kids. I already have a few stacked in the closet and others put out of reach.
I’ve been wanting to get a suppressor for my hunting rifle, for my own hearing and my kids if/when they want to come with me. I currently have an older Mossberg Patriot .308 my dad got me years ago for my first gun. I either want to get that threaded or buy a gun already threaded. I’ve been looking at a Tikka or the newer Ruger American Gen 2.
Also, if I do get a new gun, should I go with a .308 again? Or add a new caliber to the mix? Like I mentioned, space is fairly limited right now so not having to buy more boxes of a different type of ammo would be nice and I’ve just always hunted with a .308 so it’s what I know and I’m comfortable with. But I’m open to suggestions.
Lastly, if I do get my current barrel threaded, where would y’all recommend around the Baton Rouge area to bring it?
Main problem I have with that is I’m running out of room in my small house to hide guns from our kids. I already have a few stacked in the closet and others put out of reach.
I’ve been wanting to get a suppressor for my hunting rifle, for my own hearing and my kids if/when they want to come with me. I currently have an older Mossberg Patriot .308 my dad got me years ago for my first gun. I either want to get that threaded or buy a gun already threaded. I’ve been looking at a Tikka or the newer Ruger American Gen 2.
Also, if I do get a new gun, should I go with a .308 again? Or add a new caliber to the mix? Like I mentioned, space is fairly limited right now so not having to buy more boxes of a different type of ammo would be nice and I’ve just always hunted with a .308 so it’s what I know and I’m comfortable with. But I’m open to suggestions.
Lastly, if I do get my current barrel threaded, where would y’all recommend around the Baton Rouge area to bring it?
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Posted on 10/15/25 at 8:49 pm to bradygolf98
I’d look for something in the 16 inch to 18 inch barrel if you’re going to put a can on it.
I think tikka’s shortest barrel maybe 20 inches but Bergara may have something shorter.
I think tikka’s shortest barrel maybe 20 inches but Bergara may have something shorter.
Posted on 10/15/25 at 8:50 pm to bradygolf98
quote:please get a gun safe
I already have a few stacked in the closet and others put out of reach.
quote:leave it as is because it was given to you by your dad. Buy a new gun with a threaded barrel
I currently have an older Mossberg Patriot .308 my dad got me years ago for my first gun.
quote:you just answered your own question
I’ve just always hunted with a .308 so it’s what I know and I’m comfortable with
Posted on 10/15/25 at 8:58 pm to HoboDickCheese
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please get a gun safe
I will. I have 2 daughters under 2 and only 1 gun is even loaded (not chambered) so I know there’s nothing that she can do to get it to fire if she found it anyways.
By the time they’re older we’ll be in a bigger place and it won’t be a problem.
And thanks
Posted on 10/15/25 at 8:59 pm to Rize
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I’d look for something in the 16 inch to 18 inch barrel if you’re going to put a can on
Didn’t think of that. That’s why I come for advice. Thanks.
Posted on 10/15/25 at 9:04 pm to HoboDickCheese
quote:or educate your kids and allow a parent to make the best parenting decision that fits their family.
please get a gun safe
Posted on 10/15/25 at 9:13 pm to bradygolf98
quote:
get a new gun
This is ALWAYS the correct answer. Always.
Posted on 10/15/25 at 9:16 pm to Chad504boy
You’re right, I grew up in a house with dozens of guns and no safe. I was educated properly. But I also mention a safe for theft prevention as well
Posted on 10/15/25 at 9:18 pm to bradygolf98
Get a brand spanking new tikka t3 with a threaded barrel, duh.
Get another .308. Its the easy button.
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if I do get a new gun, should I go with a .308 again? Or add a new caliber to the mix? L
Get another .308. Its the easy button.
Posted on 10/15/25 at 9:19 pm to bradygolf98
The taper on the barrel is likely too small to be threaded unfortunately.
I have a Ruger American Predator in .308. It’s an 18” barrel. I replaced the stock with a Magpul American stock. New stock feels much better than factory. The gun shoots really well.
I have a Ruger American Predator in .308. It’s an 18” barrel. I replaced the stock with a Magpul American stock. New stock feels much better than factory. The gun shoots really well.
Posted on 10/16/25 at 6:26 am to bradygolf98
Just get your current rifle's barrel cut down and threaded. I have a can on my CVA Scout 35 Whelen, and it was way too long. I got it cut down to 16"
Posted on 10/16/25 at 6:50 am to bradygolf98
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Get a brand spanking new tikka t3 with a threaded barrel, duh.
^^^^This is the correct answer
I love my Tikka T3 Tactical with a DA Sandman S in 260Rem
Posted on 10/16/25 at 7:13 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I threaded my superlite in 6.5, then got another superlite in 300wm, both shoot lites out. This is the answer.
Posted on 10/16/25 at 7:50 am to bradygolf98
I would get a new gun. As other said Tikka CTR or Tactical are great guns and suppressor ready.
Also, just a heads up on suppressors. Since the gov is shut down the ATF is not processing form 4s. That on top of the upcoming removal of the $200 tax stamp in 2026 it's going to be a while before you will be able to get a suppressor in hand. Which sucks because just recently it was only taking a few days to get approval.
I will add a suppressor to a hunting rifle is a game changer. Especially hunting with young kids.
Also, just a heads up on suppressors. Since the gov is shut down the ATF is not processing form 4s. That on top of the upcoming removal of the $200 tax stamp in 2026 it's going to be a while before you will be able to get a suppressor in hand. Which sucks because just recently it was only taking a few days to get approval.
I will add a suppressor to a hunting rifle is a game changer. Especially hunting with young kids.
Posted on 10/16/25 at 7:52 am to bradygolf98
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hide guns from our kids
Why do you not have a safe??
Posted on 10/16/25 at 7:52 am to bradygolf98
I have several threaded barrels, but I hunt with a ruger predator in 308 with a 16.5 in barrel which is a dream with my can. Probably at least cost $200 for the thread job, so might as well but a new one.
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:27 am to jorconalx
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Why do you not have a safe??
Never really needed one, as stated I have very young kids who are incapable of getting to guns on a shelf 7 feet off the ground in the closet.
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:29 am to bbvdd
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Ruger American Predator..The gun shoots really well.
This is what I've heard from numerous people. I've never personally shot one but it's a reason I was looking into them
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:32 am to bradygolf98
This is where the “why not both” meme would be handy.
If it were me, I don’t modify the guns I get handed down - or at least not the ones with any sentimental value.
I echo others about getting a safe, but also start your kids shooting and handling guns very young. Let them know they are dangerous when mishandled, but are also just objects.
I did with mine and by the time they hit double digits I could leave guns out and they weren’t messed with. My children also knew to keep other kids away from guns if they weren’t home and came across a gun somewhere else. There is no mystery with guns for them. It makes safety easier in my opinion.
If it were me, I don’t modify the guns I get handed down - or at least not the ones with any sentimental value.
I echo others about getting a safe, but also start your kids shooting and handling guns very young. Let them know they are dangerous when mishandled, but are also just objects.
I did with mine and by the time they hit double digits I could leave guns out and they weren’t messed with. My children also knew to keep other kids away from guns if they weren’t home and came across a gun somewhere else. There is no mystery with guns for them. It makes safety easier in my opinion.
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:34 am to bradygolf98
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I know my degenerates on here are going to say buy the new gun
You already know
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