[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Barrel Extension question....

Posted: 12/28/2002 12:35:47 PM EDT

While installing a barrel on a new A3 receiver (older aluminum blocks)the barrel extension un-screwed.

I was under the impression the extensions were torqued @ 175 ft-lbs and the index pin went through the extension into the barrel.

Anyone ever came across this before?

Posted: 12/28/2002 2:20:27 PM EDT

[#1]

No, and that sounds VERY bad!!! Barrel extensions are normally so tight that they are virtually a permanent part of the barrel.

-Troy

Posted: 12/28/2002 2:50:48 PM EDT

[#2]

I WOULD NOT USE THAT BARREL!

It needs to be properly torqued, index and headspace need to be confirmed.

Better safe than sorry.

Posted: 12/28/2002 3:21:35 PM EDT

[#3]

Retorgue it set it up get a go no-go guage and see if it works.
There was an article here how to make a barrel extension wrench. You do need a broken Bolt or one you are willing to cut and put into a socket.

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