Gunsmithing Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

[poison123]

So I rockset a Blackout flasher hider on to my oldmans rifle awhile back. I want to switch it out for a muzzle break I've got sitting around.

I've so far got the barrel locked down in my barrel vice and I'm trying to wrencher the fucker off on the two bullshit spots they give you for that flash hider. Every time the wrench slips off and screws off just a little nugget of the wrench spot.

Any ideas on how I can get this son of a bitch off?

 

[Badshot308]

Re: Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

I believe Rockset is softened by soaking in water over night.

 

[OnyxSkyDV]

Re: Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

Friend of mine used a heatgun to get the rockset to give up a little. Give that a go. or some acetone, which can wick into the threads easily to break it down.

Onyx

 

[jasonixo]

Re: Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

+1 on the water- soak it, try it, repeat.

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

Frustrated? LOL Acetone worked for me.

 

[cal50]

Re: Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

Kroil, acetone or soak in water all will help breaking the bond. Since its designed to withstand high heat I would soak it in your fluid of choice before throwing heat on it.

 

[cruizer]

Re: Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Badshot308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I believe Rockset is softened by soaking in water over night. </div></div>
this

I usualy sit them muzzle down in a glass of water for 12-24hrs

 

[poison123]

Re: Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

Yup got it soaking in water now. Gonna try to get it off tomorrow. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[lw8]

Re: Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

Flathead screwdriver in the prongs and leverage...

 

[poison123]

Re: Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

Soaked in water for 24 hours no go. F'ing wrench just can't get a purchase on to it.

I'd try the flathead if I wasn't paranoid about breaking the prongs off and then being completely screwed with the brake.

 

[Broadway]

Re: Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

Soaking in water overnight has always worked for me on several occasions.

 

[shoot4fun]

Re: Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

To my knowledge, Rockset has to be soaked in water for at least 24 hours.

 

[Texar2]

Re: Best way to get a Rockset Flash hider off?

pipe wrench if you don't care about the flash hider.