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Posted: 6/6/2007 8:29:58 PM EDT
| Is there anything I need to do once I assemble my kit? I am getting (and building) a delton kit tomarrow (It is also my first gun.) Is there anything I'll need to do to it? Lube, etc...? Thanks |
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read the build it yourself tagged thread above, get your tools together, and go SLOW w/ the build...dont get frustrated, just try to move it along--stop and re-read/ask if you think that something is not right lube: CLP works for me, and it can help w/ assembly of the lower's parts by pre-lubing the metal to help the parts slide together and stop scratches covering some areas w/ tape can also help good luck, post pics when done (if you can) |
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Take your time and be prepared to have to order that one pin and spring because you will never find it again. You are going to need a punch and a hammer/mallet. Tape is a nice thing to have when putting in the BHO, slap a layer down in between the selector and where the BHO mounts...I wish I had done that with my first build. You will also likely need a stock wrench, and a barrel wrench if the upper is not completely assembled. There are combo wrenches available for around $20 or so. |
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Once you get your rifle built your going to need a cleaning kit If you dont already have one. Otis gun care kits are a very good choice. I personally use a J dewey nylon coated rod with Otis brass patch loop, Otis M16 nylon cleaning brush and Otis ultra bore clp. http://www.otisgun.com/ |
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Dont sweat the detente pin. If worse comes to worse and your local gun shop doesnt have one in stock Go to the hardware store and buy a drill bit and grind it down. Works fine. Trust me Other wise Go slow, read re read and after your first one you can start on your second, third , fourth........... |
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On that front detent, I used what I read on this board the last 4 times and just a few seconds instead of the shooting them accross the room and losing parts as I did before that. Here's what I do now find the largest allen wrench that will slide through the front take down hole, then put the spring in push the detent down and slide the allen wrench over to hold it in place. Then use the front take down pin to push the allen wrench out while keeping pressure with your left hand on the wrench and the detent will be held by your takedown pin. I hope that description is good enough it's very easy with that method. Before that was one part I dreaded doing. |
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I know it counters what others have said before, but I don't particularly like the "go slow" method. It just doesn't work for me, but I am an experienced mechanic. I like the "go ahead and mess it up, there's no real damage you can do, and you could learn a hell of a lot" kind of guy. Everyone is different though, and your pace of construction and ability to cope with "mistakes" will differ. I know folks who get "petrified" though, being afraid to make an error. "building" an AR15 from a kit is not difficult; in fact, all the manufacturers I know sell everything but the butt-stock and lower assembled. Unless you have to grind on something or make a part, you aren't really "building", you are "assembling". And "assembling" an AR is easier than picking your nose. |
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