[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Barrel removal - already checked tutorial

Posted: 12/7/2004 5:51:35 PM EDT

Is it common for the barrel to be very snug in the upper reciever after after removing the barrel nut? I have a new RRA 9mm upper and just removed the barrel nut (to send out the barrel to have it cut down). The barrel doesn't pull out or wiggle at all. I wanted to ask here before trying to force anything. Should I lightly tap it out from inside the upper reciever? Or is there some trick to it?

Posted: 12/7/2004 6:13:56 PM EDT

[#1]

Sometimes they are tight in the receiver.

Posted: 12/7/2004 6:15:25 PM EDT

[#2]

Put the whole thing in the feezer. Aluminum shrinks faster than Steel when cooled, so it should loosen up.

Posted: 12/7/2004 8:01:39 PM EDT

[#3]

This is a GREAT thing. Yeah, just wiggle the shit out of it.... or tap it out (be very careful, use a wood dowel or something to protect the receiver/barrel extension.

So many times, its so damn loose it pisses me off.

Posted: 12/7/2004 8:31:15 PM EDT

[#4]

If you put the upper on the lower and let the bolt go forward a few times maybe it will get the barrel started out.

I would let it drop softly at first.

Court .223

Posted: 12/7/2004 9:47:45 PM EDT

[#5]

The aluminum receiver on the outside will EXPAND faster than the steel, on the inside, with heat. Try a hair drier, warm it up.

Posted: 12/8/2004 4:10:42 AM EDT

[#6]

Thanks for all the input, I'll try it tonight

Posted: 12/8/2004 4:27:38 AM EDT

[#7]

I usually just put a block of wood behind the FSB and lightly tap the wood with a hammer. It's always worked for me and a few of the barrels have been REALLY tight.

Posted: 12/8/2004 8:17:08 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Put the whole thing in the feezer. Aluminum shrinks faster than Steel when cooled, so it should loosen up.

That would make it tighter...

Posted: 12/8/2004 12:06:13 PM EDT

[#9]

I just pulled a barrel from a new RRA for a paint job and FF install. It was tight as shit in the upper. Its a good thing.....

Posted: 12/8/2004 1:09:44 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Put the whole thing in the feezer. Aluminum shrinks faster than Steel when cooled, so it should loosen up.

That would make it tighter...

Never mind. I was thinking barrel nut.

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