Bearcatrp wrote:Uffdaphil wrote:Don’t forget the Aeroshell or equivalent hi-temp grease for the barrel extension. And a heat gun for the receiver if a tight fit.
I would have an experienced person do the swap unless you plan on doing future installs. Torque values are important for the barrel and muzzle device. Gas block and gas tube alignment is critical. Loktite needed for gas block. Best would be someone who would let you watch and explain the process. I am comfortable doing my own work, but would never do someone else's barrel install except for family.
Grease for barrel extension? Will probably have someone put it together since I have never assembled one before. Used to buying complete uppers. Decided to keep the current upper I’m using now, which is a 12.5 inch barrel. Once I get all the parts in, which will be a few months, I’ll have someone put it together.
OldmanFCSA wrote:I'm afraid if I watched YouTube videos I would find out I did my AR-15 re-barrel incorrectly, but damn - it sure eats 223REM and 5.56X45 ammo at a rapid pace with no interruptions.
The correct tools and a lot of common sense will result in a proper installation.
OldmanFCSA wrote:<> and a lot of common sense will result in a proper installation.
Lumpy wrote:OldmanFCSA wrote:<> and a lot of common sense will result in a proper installation.
Which is why I never trusted myself to get into reloading. I suffer from severe klutzitis.
Bearcatrp wrote:Been watching you tube videos on installing. On one video, he used anti seize on threads. On another video, they used locktite. Which one do I use? From watching these videos, the barrel sets into the notch, then barrel nut locks it in. So I take it no gauges (go/no go) needed? Looks fairly easy with the right tools. Plan on doing this myself when I get a good vise and wrench. Appreciate any suggestions before I begin. Thanks.
Bearcatrp wrote:Asked KAK industries about torque on the barrel nut. Said 45 lbs. seems low. The you tube videos I watched all showed 65 lbs. will 45 lbs be enough?
Holland&Holland wrote:Bearcatrp wrote:Been watching you tube videos on installing. On one video, he used anti seize on threads. On another video, they used locktite. Which one do I use? From watching these videos, the barrel sets into the notch, then barrel nut locks it in. So I take it no gauges (go/no go) needed? Looks fairly easy with the right tools. Plan on doing this myself when I get a good vise and wrench. Appreciate any suggestions before I begin. Thanks.
You can buy the aeroshell 33ms milspec grease on Amazon. You need very little. Do not usu lock tite
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