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Posted: 7/28/2009 3:01:34 PM EDT
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I just put my stripped lower and LPK together, it went well considering it is my first time trying to build an AR, anyway, I used the sticky at the top of this forum to put the lower together, but, I couldnt get my mag release button really flush with the top of the screw, plus, am I supposed to lock tight it in place, because as it is now, it can be screwed off and on.
I figure I must be doing something wrong, could you guys help me out? |
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I push the button in as far as it'll go with a non-marking wooden dowel to screw the mag release into the button that last turn or two. It allows you to push it in further than just pushing with your fingertip. I screw it in so it's just shy of flush. For me, if it's too far proud of the button on that last turn, you can frequently take it apart, turn the button 180* so the top is at the bottom and reassemble. sometimes it'll start the threading at a different point and allow you to adjust depth that way. ETA: No lock-tite. |
Like kier74 suggested, turn the latch, not the button. Start by threading the button on one turn. Push the button all the way into the receiver with a dowel, punch, pencil eraser - whatever. Spin the latch about seven turns (watch out for the bolt catch if you already installed it). Seven turns will get you pretty close. Test an empty mag for fit. If the mag is too tight and won't release the mag, back the latch off one turn. If it's too loose, tighten it one turn.
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