[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Barrel Installation

Posted: 8/11/2004 4:25:28 PM EDT

Is there a good guide to installing the barrel on an ar? I would like to do this myself, but being a nOOb I don’t want to screw it up. I know I need tools to do this, I'm pretty mechanically inclined so I think I could tackle the install just need some direction.

Also Instructions on checking head spacing.

Thanks

Posted: 8/11/2004 5:46:24 PM EDT

[#1]

Go up to the top of this forum- third post down has some excellent how-to and great photos. I did my first barel swap last night, and it was easier than it looks. Thanks FALARAK!!
By the way, you DO need the correct tools.

1911fan

Posted: 8/11/2004 5:49:46 PM EDT

[#2]

RE: Headspace -

The barrel you purchase will have the extension already attatched. This is where headspace is an issue. You can buy a headspace gauge for your own piece of mind, but a decent barrel with a good bolt is really all you need.

Posted: 8/11/2004 6:03:10 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
RE: Headspace -

The barrel you purchase will have the extension already attatched. This is where headspace is an issue. You can buy a headspace gauge for your own piece of mind, but a decent barrel with a good bolt is really all you need.

I agree for the most part, but you still should check the headspace. Every once in awhile a reject still falls through the cracks.

Posted: 8/11/2004 7:17:46 PM EDT

[#4]

I bought my barrel and bolt/carrier from Bushmaster. Since this is my first AR i wanted to use parts that a lot of people reccomend. I'll check you the link I'm sure I'll have questions.

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