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Threaded barrels allow options (for various muzzle devices). Thread protectors can be used if no device is wanted.
That being said, I don't see an issue either way (threaded or not), nor should there be an issue with cutting and re-crowning a threaded barrel (if done correctly).
Drifter
I've seen 6.5 barrels advertised both ways, threaded and crowned but mostly threaded. The AR because of it's military roots has a muzzle devises, it improves performance by either reduced recoil and faster follow-up shots or hides muzzle flash so the bad guys don't know where you are. That logic has carried over into the commercial market. As far has accuracy I've only shot my Grendel with a flash hider and it shoots sub-moa. I haven't tried it without, so I can't answer the rest of your questions. I'm sure someone else will respond.
And by the way, welcome to the board.
I ended up with a threaded barrel ..... that's what was in stock at the time. It ended up costing me another 110 bucks for a muzzle break ..... LOL. But that's my fault. I could have just thrown a thread protector or flash hider for under 20 bucks. I'm sure it would be fine with just a target crown.
I have both threaded and 11 degree target crown, there is no difference, they shoot the same.
Bob
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Did you read this thread?
http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthrea...eak-thread...
Call Ross and ask if he will make a threaded crown for you.