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.146"-48" TAPS Reviews & Ratings

.146"-48" TAPS

The Brownells .146"-48 Taps are precision tools designed for gunsmiths requiring oversized threading solutions. These taps are ideal for repairing or creating new threads in firearms, especially when standard 6-48 threads have been compromised. Crafted from hardened steel, they ensure durability and longevity in various applications.

Available in both taper and bottoming styles, these taps cater to different threading needs. The taper tap is suitable for starting new threads, while the bottoming tap is perfect for threading close to the bottom of blind holes. This versatility makes them essential for precise gunsmithing tasks.

Specifications:

Material: Hardened steel
Quantity: 1 Tap per Package
Thread Size: .146"-48
Tap Styles:
- Taper
- Bottoming

Compatible Screws: Click Here for screws.

Customer Insights:

Users of the Brownells .146"-48 Taps appreciate their precision and reliability. The availability of both taper and bottoming styles allows for flexibility in various threading applications, making them a valuable addition to any gunsmith's toolkit.

The Brownells .146"-48 Taps provide a dependable solution for gunsmiths needing to repair or create oversized threads, ensuring a secure fit for firearm components.

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Reviews Summary

Reviewers are extremely satisfied with the taps, noting their effectiveness and quality in repairing stripped threads. Many mention ease of use and successful repairs, highlighting how these taps provide great results without needing extensive modifications. Overall, this product is considered a must-have for similar repair tasks.

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Reviewers consistently praise the taps for their high quality, noting that they perform as advertised and make repairs smooth and effective. Many indicate that the taps provide results that often exceed expectations, making the product a reliable choice for various applications.

Ease of Use

86%

Customers frequently mention that the taps are straightforward to use, enabling them to make repairs without needing specialty tools like a drill press. This accessibility contributes to a positive user experience, as even those without advanced skills can achieve satisfactory results with these taps.

Effectiveness in Repairs

86%

Numerous reviewers highlight the taps' effectiveness in re-threading stripped holes, with many describing successful outcomes in their projects. This effectiveness ensures that customers can quickly and easily restore functionality to their tools or firearms with confidence.

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Perfect

Worked great!!

by Mark F. on August 13, 2026

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Special Taps

Wanted to buy the shop kit (Screws,Taps and tool) but it was out of stock. Had to buy the small pack of screws and purchase the taps separately. All is well. Repaired some loose threads and installed the oversized screws.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by JOE K. on June 02, 2026

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Saved my rifle

I bought an old Savage 110, pre-accutrigger from a guy and later found the threads had been stripped on the receiver. I purchased this with the oversized screws and it saved the rifle. I mistakenly bought the taper style, which I would have preferred the bottom style. I was able to get the job done because the holes I tapped were on the rear of the receiver. However, I had a brand new rifle I tried to clean the coating out of the screw holes as it bound up the screws. It wouldn't work on the forward screw holes. My fault for clicking wrong, but otherwise an awesome item.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by Robert on January 17, 2025

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Spendy but worth it.

This went along with the same size screws. No drilling required, just carefully run the tap in and the old stripped threads were resized and the receiver was as good or better than new!!

by Mikel V. on May 02, 2024

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Tap

The tap seemed to be just as advertised, however, I had already drilled the hole to big. Finally found a screw that was big enough to get a bite into the few threads I had cut. Mounting a Weaver scope mount on a 10/22 not real worried.

by Ronnie R. on December 06, 2023

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Bottoming Tap

I used this to (obviously) rethread the receiver for my .22 after it took an unplanned trip down a dirt road taking the screws and scope with it. The tap worked flawlessly, and I was impressed with how well it cut. (Also the screws that brownells sells to match this wow. Just wow, Ive never had a hand tapped hole fit a screw so tightly.) Great tool, great combo. (But hopefully I wont have to buy again.)

No gunsmith in town

Made a worry go away. Quality tap. Very easy to use with the proper tap handle. I don't have a drill press, so I used a tap handle level attached after leveling my receiver in the vise. Trim the screws to fit and your ready to go.

A must have....

This is must have item. Along with the screws this will save you and your customer unwanted headaches. No need to drill out 6-48 screw holes. Just run the tap and screw on the mount.