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Posted: 2/29/2008 9:28:47 AM EDT
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you can do it yourself, go down to "changing your barrel for dummies" in this thread you need a vise, a receiver block or barrel vise, some anti seize, and an armorer’s wrench (I'd get one that you can attach a torque wrench to, and a $10 harbor freight torque wrench). |
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Custom Built Weapons are always rewarding but you need tools and experience. Experience, better yet information on "How To" can be found in the fourms. The tools you can get anywhere but expect to spend $80 to $100 for good tools. For the upper you will need an Armorer's Action Block to hold the upper. A good VISE to hold the block in. Nice to have a good Barrel Wrench and a Punch Set. I have not required a Barrel Vise Jaws yet so hold off. I use YHM Quad Rails so I required the YHM wrench to tighten the quad rail. Don't forget to have a nice space to perform the required work. The best part about building your own uppers is that you can build around what is best for you and not just purchase off the shelf. Some people will not agree but I prefer to purchase my Upper from the same company that I have the lower from. Remember RRA and Bush are not mil spec weapons and some mil spec parts will not swap - As an example SOPMOD stocks require a Mil spec tube. Mil Spec parts are made by Colt, LMT, Stag, Vltor to name a few. Enjoy 
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