[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Help removing flash suppressor

Posted: 1/20/2012 2:44:59 PM EDT

I know to just unscrew it but, I have a 12" free float rail on a 16" barrel leaving only 3" of exposed barrel. So I cannot get my barrel vice on it as the vice is longer than the exposed barrel. The flash suppressor is installed with a crush washer. I am sure this can be done but how do I do it? This is a Midwest Ind. free float rail.

Posted: 1/21/2012 3:55:49 AM EDT

[#1]

Unfortunately, the right way is to remove the free-float, place in barrel vise, remove FH.

Posted: 1/21/2012 5:40:53 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Unfortunately, the right way is to remove the free-float, place in barrel vise, remove FH.

Yes but how do I remove the handguard?

Posted: 1/21/2012 5:58:09 AM EDT

[#3]

Assuming its not pinned, and the flash hider has flats for a wrench, use a strap wrench on the barrel and a wrench on the F/H, that is if you dont want to remove the FF-handguard.

Posted: 1/21/2012 10:59:00 AM EDT

[#4]

I tried a strap wrench but it wouldn't grab, but then it is a cheap one. Have you ever done this?

Posted: 1/31/2012 5:14:19 PM EDT

[#5]

I've unscrewed a bunch of them by putting the upper in a upper receiver vice block. Steady pressure should unscrew the flash hider. I hope it wasn't put on with a million pounds of torque. The upper receiver vice block is well worth the money if you're doing barrel, gas block or flash hider work. Good luck!

Posted: 2/1/2012 2:59:20 AM EDT

[#6]

Receiver block store bought or homebrewed and a big lever if over torqued. Good luck you're not the first to see this. Bet it won't get re-installed that tight. What's spec 20-30 ft lbs not 100-150.

Posted: 2/1/2012 3:46:07 AM EDT

[#7]

Take a 3" piece of wood, drill a hole through it then cut the wood in half. Place barrel in your homemade barrel block and in your vise. 3/4" open end wrench and take your flash hider off.

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