Gunsmithing Castle nut wrench?

[Sebben]

Ok I'm reading mixed reviews on castle nut wrenches on both midway and brownells. Which castle nut wrench will work for me? All i need to do is take off the castle nut on my POF P308. Really <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">not</span></span> looking to spend 70-100 bucks.

 

[gunnergirl81]

Re: Castle nut wrench?

Are you talking about the barrel nut? We use the PRI wrench. I think it was $40-50.

 

[ORD]

Re: Castle nut wrench?

+1 on Kenda's question.

If you are talking about the castle nut that holds the carbine receiver extension/stock tube in place...I don't know anyone who has paid near that much for the tool.

I bought a $5 RRA castle nut wrench at a gun show about 10-12yrs ago and have used it dozens of times with great results.

Similar to this one: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=16882/Product/AR_15_M4_STOCK_WRENCH

 

[gunnergirl81]

Re: Castle nut wrench?

Oh yeah! That castle nut is even easier. Get an old pair of vice grips, your dremel, and a drill. Grind the teeth out of it and drill a hole in the top jaw and put a pin in it. TADA! Instant adjustable simple spanner wrench. Used to have a real large pair that we used for Savage barrel nuts but it required a bit more work.

And I'll only charge you half of the $75 for use of the idea!

 

[Sebben]

Re: Castle nut wrench?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">+1 on Kenda's question.

If you are talking about the castle nut that holds the carbine receiver extension/stock tube in place...I don't know anyone who has paid near that much for the tool.

I bought a $5 RRA castle nut wrench at a gun show about 10-12yrs ago and have used it dozens of times with great results.

Similar to this one: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=16882/Product/AR_15_M4_STOCK_WRENCH </div></div>

Same one I ended up buying