Gunsmithing Removing Bushmaster free-float tube
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Re: Removing Bushmaster free-float tube
I don't have a bushmaster, but I do know that some free float tubes just screw on and off. Try giving it a turn to see if it comes loose.
I don't have a bushmaster, but I do know that some free float tubes just screw on and off. Try giving it a turn to see if it comes loose.
Re: Removing Bushmaster free-float tube
They are just on there tight and I have seen a couple of instances where loc-tite was used as well. I would just get a strap wrench from Auto-Zone or Lowes - the kind normally used to remove oil filters - and use it. I have done it in the past on the very setup you are working on with success.
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Just noticed that you're in Norway, so whatever hardware/tool store you have should have them. The rubber strap won't mar your aluminum forearm either. Good luck.
They are just on there tight and I have seen a couple of instances where loc-tite was used as well. I would just get a strap wrench from Auto-Zone or Lowes - the kind normally used to remove oil filters - and use it. I have done it in the past on the very setup you are working on with success.
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Just noticed that you're in Norway, so whatever hardware/tool store you have should have them. The rubber strap won't mar your aluminum forearm either. Good luck.
Re: Removing Bushmaster free-float tube
can you use the strap wrnech to remove the barrel nut too? Or would it damage the threads
can you use the strap wrnech to remove the barrel nut too? Or would it damage the threads
Re: Removing Bushmaster free-float tube
You need an AR multi tool or free float tube wrench to remove the barrel nut correctly and to not damage it. You could probably do it with a strap wrench ,but if you are going to be working on your own AR's you should at least have a multi-tool. The DPMS ones are like $30 and well worth it.
You need an AR multi tool or free float tube wrench to remove the barrel nut correctly and to not damage it. You could probably do it with a strap wrench ,but if you are going to be working on your own AR's you should at least have a multi-tool. The DPMS ones are like $30 and well worth it.
Re: Removing Bushmaster free-float tube
you will need an upper receiver block to be able to clamp it into a vice. You can get one from brownells. link below
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=22385/Product/AR_15_M16_UPPER_RECEIVER_ACTION_BLOCK
you will need an upper receiver block to be able to clamp it into a vice. You can get one from brownells. link below
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=22385/Product/AR_15_M16_UPPER_RECEIVER_ACTION_BLOCK
Re: Removing Bushmaster free-float tube
Bought a strap wrench and gave it a try, but that f*cker is on tight. Feels like they have superglued it together. Have tried wiggling in both directions, but it doesn't move at all..
EDIT - Got it off finally! Took one last shot at it, almost broke the bench top in half in the process
Turns out they had filled the whole 1" lip with Loctite, I wonder why as it's tight enough without.
Thanks for the advice everyone, now I just gotta wait for the mailman before I can install the new barrel and handguard
Bought a strap wrench and gave it a try, but that f*cker is on tight. Feels like they have superglued it together. Have tried wiggling in both directions, but it doesn't move at all..
EDIT - Got it off finally! Took one last shot at it, almost broke the bench top in half in the process
Turns out they had filled the whole 1" lip with Loctite, I wonder why as it's tight enough without.
Thanks for the advice everyone, now I just gotta wait for the mailman before I can install the new barrel and handguard
Re: Removing Bushmaster free-float tube
when loc tite is used make sure to use a heat gun to breakdown the loc tite next time this happens. This will make life much easier.
kn
when loc tite is used make sure to use a heat gun to breakdown the loc tite next time this happens. This will make life much easier.
kn
Re: Removing Bushmaster free-float tube
I own the Bushmaster Stainless Varmint Special. It has their Free Float Tube on it. I have tried every thing to have it spin off. (Every thing short of spinning off the barrel nut and removing the barrel entirely) I finally just gave up and built another upper, and left that one stock.
I own the Bushmaster Stainless Varmint Special. It has their Free Float Tube on it. I have tried every thing to have it spin off. (Every thing short of spinning off the barrel nut and removing the barrel entirely) I finally just gave up and built another upper, and left that one stock.
