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1/20/2012 10:55:42 AM EDT
.I have a stag with a delta ring and standard forend. I have an ARMs Inc. rail system to put on. I have to remove the Delta ring to put it on. My question is, Can I dremal cut the delta ring off I have no need for it looks like I could cut the plastic off and then just bend the spring off and the remove the clip. It looks like I can but I don’t know. I have never removed a barrel so I hope this could work. Any thoughts thanks
1/20/2012 10:58:48 AM EDT
[#1]
Yes, if I remember correctly that was actually recommended by ARMS when the SIR first came out.
1/20/2012 11:09:38 AM EDT
[#2]
Yep a dremel will make short work of the delta ring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=XL12MQGQrPc#t=402s
1/20/2012 11:43:01 AM EDT
[#3]
thanks. do i need to cut the springs off to or just pry them off.
1/20/2012 11:48:16 AM EDT
[#4]
i've cut one off with bolt cutters once because that's what troy told me to do
1/20/2012 11:49:33 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Yep a dremel will make short work of the delta ring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=XL12MQGQrPc#t=402s


Excellent video!
1/20/2012 12:24:53 PM EDT
[#6]
Wipe a little grease all around the area of the Delta ring before you cut.  It will help catch the Aluminum debris from the cutting.
1/20/2012 12:36:43 PM EDT
[#7]
I just cut mine.  +1 on grease I still have aluminum dust in every nook and cranny of my gun.  Big pain in the ass.
1/20/2012 1:15:52 PM EDT
[#8]
Did you have to remove the gas tube. Is this a must. The gas tube is not conected to it I dont think
1/20/2012 2:43:03 PM EDT
[#9]
No, just cut it at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions and the two halves will fall apart onto the ground/table what have you.


Quoted:


Did you have to remove the gas tube. Is this a must. The gas tube is not conected to it I dont think






 
1/20/2012 2:59:38 PM EDT
[#10]
I have cut many delta rings off very easy. Make sure before you start to cut locate an area of the delta ring ( as mentioned above 3 and 9 o' clock ). Look at the barrel nut in relation to the delta ring mark a spot on the delta ring in between the teeth of the barrel nut so you don't end up cutting a tooth off or cutting into the barrel nut and weakening it.

Cut as close as you can to the receiver without cutting into it, then place a flat head screw driver into the groove you just cut. Tap down on the screw driver with a small hammer and the delta ring should break away. When you get to the weld spring and retaining ring I use tin snips and a flat head screw driver to pry them off. Cut the weld spring in a couple of areas to weaken it then use a good set of needle nose pliers and pry it off then repeat for the retaining ring.


Something that helps cut down on shavings getting all over your upper. You can use news paper to wrap around the barrel and use masking tape to hold it place. Blue painters masking tape the entire upper receiver. Mask as close to the area your cutting around, then use an air compressor to blow of the shavings and remove masking tape and paper. Little more work, but less clean up at the end.
1/20/2012 4:59:06 PM EDT
[#11]
Thanks for all the help.
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