AR 308 question..
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There is no "mil-spec" or fixed standard for .308 AR-type semi-autos.
Armalite says barrel extensions should be torqued down to 150ft/lbs and the barrel nuts between 45-90ft/lbs.
DPMS says 35-85ft/lbs on their barrel nuts and I have never seen a recommended torque setting for their extensions.
So on and so forth...
Knowing which platform you are working with (Armalite, DPMS, POF, LMT, LWRC, Larue, etc., etc., etc.) is a good first step and you may end up having to contact the mfg for specifics.
There is no "mil-spec" or fixed standard for .308 AR-type semi-autos.
Armalite says barrel extensions should be torqued down to 150ft/lbs and the barrel nuts between 45-90ft/lbs.
DPMS says 35-85ft/lbs on their barrel nuts and I have never seen a recommended torque setting for their extensions.
So on and so forth...
Knowing which platform you are working with (Armalite, DPMS, POF, LMT, LWRC, Larue, etc., etc., etc.) is a good first step and you may end up having to contact the mfg for specifics.
Re: AR 308 question..
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There is no "mil-spec" or fixed standard for .308 AR-type semi-autos.
Armalite says barrel extensions should be torqued down to 150ft/lbs and the barrel nuts between 45-90ft/lbs.
DPMS says 35-85ft/lbs on their barrel nuts and I have never seen a recommended torque setting for their extensions.
So on and so forth...
<span style="font-weight: bold">Knowing which platform you are working with (Armalite, DPMS, POF, LMT, LWRC, Larue, etc., etc., etc.) is a good first step and you may end up having to contact the mfg for specifics.</span> </div></div>
i am not building one(right now)...i was just putting a friends ar15 together for him earlier and thought about that..
when i do though it will be ma ten, and rock barrel..
bench
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There is no "mil-spec" or fixed standard for .308 AR-type semi-autos.
Armalite says barrel extensions should be torqued down to 150ft/lbs and the barrel nuts between 45-90ft/lbs.
DPMS says 35-85ft/lbs on their barrel nuts and I have never seen a recommended torque setting for their extensions.
So on and so forth...
<span style="font-weight: bold">Knowing which platform you are working with (Armalite, DPMS, POF, LMT, LWRC, Larue, etc., etc., etc.) is a good first step and you may end up having to contact the mfg for specifics.</span> </div></div>
i am not building one(right now)...i was just putting a friends ar15 together for him earlier and thought about that..
when i do though it will be ma ten, and rock barrel..
bench
Re: AR 308 question..
my badger said 30-75 i think. i set it at 30 and got it first try. i wonder if i should have gone 45 but we shall see
my badger said 30-75 i think. i set it at 30 and got it first try. i wonder if i should have gone 45 but we shall see
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Anchor Zero Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LMT is 40 in/lbs but that dosnt help since they are cross bolts
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Anchor, I believe the cross bolts on the MWS are 140 inch pounds.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Anchor Zero Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LMT is 40 in/lbs but that dosnt help since they are cross bolts
Anchor, I believe the cross bolts on the MWS are 140 inch pounds.
