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Tool for Removing FSB and GB pins?
10/18/2011 6:57:24 PM
I'd like to remove the Front Site Base and Gas Block on two Bulgarian milled rifles, so I can swap them out for no-ban versions. Is there a fairly inexpensive tool out there that's made for this? If so, please point me inthe right direction. If not, please tell me what method(s) you guys are using to remove the pins. Thanks.....
10/18/2011 11:06:48 PM
I use two punches first one is cut down so it docent break while I get it to move and the second one to punch it out..
10/19/2011 12:04:51 AM
Originally Posted By jdoming728:
I use two punches first one is cut down so it docent break while I get it to move and the second one to punch it out..
I use two punches first one is cut down so it docent break while I get it to move and the second one to punch it out..
That's a good idea. Once they are out, how difficult was it to pull the GB and FSB off the barrel?
10/19/2011 10:59:18 AM
Like above, I use either punches or the hardened tip of a drive I can put in the press. They are very easy to remove if you have a press, just be sure to ream the holes a little before you do so (otherwise you run the chance of burrs damaging the barrel a little bit). The way I do it with the press is I use my barrel removal jig (any bars should do) and pinch the part I want to slide off the barrel (ie front sight). Then I press the muzzle end of the barrel (much like when pressing on a barrel) with some pennies between the ram and the muzzle. 
10/19/2011 11:14:17 PM
I always start pins with a taper punch whether I'm using a press or a hammer. Once they look like they're going to move I switch to the regular pin punches.
10/28/2011 1:06:12 PM
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_4_51/90795_.html
Use a barrel pin ram and a 1/4 grade 8 bolt cut it to length then using a lathe turn it till it is 2.85.mm the use it to remove the pins.
This way you are not striking and causing a mar mark. install the same way just using a Flat 1/4 dowel pin.
Jim
Use a barrel pin ram and a 1/4 grade 8 bolt cut it to length then using a lathe turn it till it is 2.85.mm the use it to remove the pins.
This way you are not striking and causing a mar mark. install the same way just using a Flat 1/4 dowel pin.
Jim
10/29/2011 12:21:59 PM
Originally Posted By SaigaMan2:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_4_51/90795_.html
Use a barrel pin ram and a 1/4 grade 8 bolt cut it to length then using a lathe turn it till it is 2.85.mm the use it to remove the pins.
This way you are not striking and causing a mar mark. install the same way just using a Flat 1/4 dowel pin.
Jim
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_4_51/90795_.html
Use a barrel pin ram and a 1/4 grade 8 bolt cut it to length then using a lathe turn it till it is 2.85.mm the use it to remove the pins.
This way you are not striking and causing a mar mark. install the same way just using a Flat 1/4 dowel pin.
Jim
For those of us who dont have access to a lathe, how much would you change to turn these down for us?
10/29/2011 2:14:59 PM
There was a guy on the AK files that made these, unfortunately he no longer makes them.
10/30/2011 11:58:56 PM
Originally Posted By CajunX39:
There was a guy on the AK files that made these, unfortunately he no longer makes them.
http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg329/AKshooter_photo/9375b1f0.jpg
There was a guy on the AK files that made these, unfortunately he no longer makes them.
http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg329/AKshooter_photo/9375b1f0.jpg
Nice...Any lathe owners out there wanna make a few bucks?
10/31/2011 11:06:20 AM
There's a guy over on AK Files selling a tool that might be of use to you.
Left cold: http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93374
Left cold: http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93374
