Gas block installation on WOA barrel

[jLorenzo]

Im going with a standard low pro gas block, attempting to drill dimples without a press makes me a touch nervous but I believe I could do it, Ive also heard of using a file to make grooves for the set screws. I remember hearing Rockset mentioned before as well. What are your thoughts on the best way to go about this? I dont want to ugly up this nice barrel but also don't want the gas block creeping forward on me.

 

[Halfnutz]

Shade tree option.
Put the block on.
Tighten the set screws enough to leave a witness mark.
Remove block.
Center punch where they go.
Drill carefully with a good sharp drill bit.

Better to find someone with a Bridgeport and not fuck it up. Use WOA's clamp on gas block if it will fit.

 

[Trigger Monkey]

All of my WOA barrels have been dimpled but Halfntuz's method sounds like it would work. Don't use Rockset around the gas block, it's unnecessary. You can use a dab of red loctite on the set screws and if you need to take them out some heat from a little torch has worked for me.

 

[Wisconsinner]

I bought the slr rifle works jig. It probably wasn't necessary, but it was nice to make sure everything lined up properly. A good set of drill bits will help a lot. I function tested everything a few different times, then used rockset on the screws.

 

[TonyTheTiger]

You could always install it un-dimpled and see what happens.

 

[S197]

the barrel will be dimpled unless you asked them not to and blue or red loctite on the screws is all you will need.

 

[jLorenzo]

There is one dimple on the barrel, I hadnt looked that close when I posted.