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Posted: 6/23/2004 3:52:03 PM EDT
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Sorry for the newbie question. I am trying to remove the A2 trap door stock and replace with a fixed telescopic stock. I have the hook wrench thingy (note my technical skill) and I have removed the buffer/spring assembly. How do I yank the main stock off? Does it have something to do with those screws in the back? It is an Oly Arms lower Thanks |
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Yes, removal of the A2 stock has to do with the screws on the buttstock. Begin by making things easier on yourself. Seperate the lower reciever from the upper. Then, remove the buffer and buffer spring. Once this is done, using either a straight slot screw driver (Make sure it is nearly the same size as the slot in the screw), prepare to use some elbow grease here, many are secured in with lok-tite. Counter clockwise (Remember "righty tighty - lefty loosey") and remove screw. Slide the A2 stock off of the buffer tube (WATCH OUT FOR THE TAKE DOWN PIN SPRING, It will be loose now. Best to remove this temporarily along with the take down pin detent and set it in a plastic bag and kept in a safe spot where it will not be lost) and catch the buffer tube spacer that will come free. (Little black piece of plastic that is the same diameter of the buffer tube) Removal of the buffer tube: Use a box wrench appropriate to the size of the head of the buffer tube (For the life of me I can't remember the size, someone here will chime in on this, it should not be too hard to figure out on your own the size through fitting assorted wrenches on until you have the right fit) and unscrew the buffer tube counter clockwise of the lower reciever. Put a finger over the buffer retainer pin so this does not shoot out. (Use caution here, if it flies, it will be an advnture to find) Remove the buffer retainer pin and spring and put it in the same plastic bag you put your pivot pin detent and spring in. Don't forget to once again put bag in an out of the way SAFE location where it will not get lost. Finish removing the buffer tube from the lower reciever by turning it counter clockwise until it comes all the way out of the lower reciever. You should store the buffer tube, the buffer spring, buffer and spacer along with the butt stock screw in a clear plastic bag, then in a small box of suitable size and store it for later use. You may now install your new buttstock system as per the instructions that accompanied the kit. Keep that little bag of parts you saved handy, you'll need them in the installation steps when you put your new buttstock on. VOILA! If I've left out a step or part (Whish I don't believe I have) I'm sure someone else reading the thread will catch up the slack. Have fun. [Edited for those pesky typos I am so famous for] |
Really, really important. Don't ask me how I know this. 
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You can order some spare parts (from the ones you are going to loose) from www.georgiaprecision.com. Some of the spare parts to have around are: Pivot Pin Detent & Spring firing pin retaining pin (get a couple, this is our #1 replacement part) buffer detent and spring Takedown spirng and detent gas rings These are just a few of the critical parts you may need and are good to have around. Small Parts only $1.95 ShippingOrder your small replacement parts available online at our website and are Rock River parts. Be sure to hit "Light Orders" when checking out with small parts that can go in an envelope. We will mail it for $1.00 if it can go in a #10 envelope(regular letter size) or $1.95 in a padded envelope. Some of the cheapest shipping around. It does need to be able to fit into a padded envelope about 8"x6". Gas tubes will not fit. Tommy GPSS 478.994.4560 |
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Buffer tube installed by 9 foot gorilla with loc-tite <sp?> remedy using handy dandy high technology tools: 1 Hand towell 1. Bench vice 1. Box wrench (preferably with a long neck) Tommy from GP (above) says use 3/4" wrench. 1. rubber mallet (A standby) Wrap lower reciever in hand towell in such a way where it is covered THICK by the towell, then place in the vice witht he buffer tube UP and close it around the wrapped lower. Make SURE you have the lower wrapped THICK as to not mar it when pressure from the vice is applied. The vice ONLY need be closed around the lower to hold it firm. Do NOT put "the squeeze" on the lower. Now attach the box wrench to the "Nut head" (Ya like that?  ) surface, make sure that box wrench is secure to the buffer tube. Shoulder into it and PULL like a mofo COUNTER clockwise (The lefty loosey thingy) until it gives. SHOULD IT NOT GIVE LOOSE: grab the stand by rubber mallet, support the buffer tube "nut head" and box wrench location with the other hand and give the far end of the box wrench a moderate smack with our rubber mallet in the counter clockwise direction. Once loose, back off the pressure on the box wrench and rotate the wrench counter clockwise until it can be loosened the rest of the way by hand. Once it's that loose, unscrew it the rest of the way by hand.And... DONE! No mess, no marring (hopefully) and no smashed fingers (hopefully) |
Which reminds me, I need to get some of those stupid pins and springs, I've not lost one yet, but, I know one day I will. 
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I am still unable to get this pig off. Looks like I will have to try the vise and hammer technique. I can't figure it out. Also, 3/4" is too small. I am talking about the hard metal tube that houses the buffer spring - looks like at least an inch maybe 1 1/4" diameter. Getting pretty pissed, I didn't just get the telescopic stock on it in the first place - guess that is what happens when you try to make use of existing parts you might have lying around. |
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