[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Help - Stuck on flash hider!!!

Posted: 9/6/2007 11:46:25 AM EDT

Hey Guys:

I am having a problem with a really difficult to remove flash hider, and no, it is not permanently attached.

Any suggestions???

Best,
Sven

Posted: 9/6/2007 11:59:04 AM EDT

[#1]

Is the rifle barrle in a vise?
Are you turing it in the correct direction?
What is the barrle length?
Is there loc-tite on the threads?
Did you try kroil or pb blaster?
Did you try high heat to defeet the loctite?

Posted: 9/6/2007 1:32:20 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Is the rifle barrle in a vise?
Are you turing it in the correct direction?
What is the barrle length?
Is there loc-tite on the threads?
Did you try kroil or pb blaster?
Did you try high heat to defeet the loctite?

Vise - check
Correct direction - check
What is the barrle length? 16 inch, light profile
Is there loc-tite on the threads? Does not appear so
Did you try kroil or pb blaster? Negative
Did you try high heat to defeet the loctite? Check - blowtorch

I am afraid that I might bend the barrel if I torque it too much more.

Best,
Sven

Posted: 9/6/2007 2:14:36 PM EDT

[#3]

I'd mount the vise as close to the FH as possible. Heat the sob good and re try.

or you could hit with some kroil let it soak a few hours and reheat.

Posted: 9/6/2007 5:57:53 PM EDT

[#4]

kill it with fire

Posted: 9/7/2007 2:03:12 AM EDT

[#5]

What tool (and what is the length) are you using to remove the flash hider ?

I use a Crescent-type adjustable wrench , which I modified by adding a 12" pipe. Makes for an inexpensive breaker bar.

Heat and torque is key.

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