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Posted: 2/5/2010 8:39:36 AM EDT
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I tried search but didn't stumble upon the correct thread... if it's out there.
I have an old 20 inch Bushmaster with an aluminum free loat tube. I'd like to remove the tube to check and see if the inside diameter is large enough to allow my silencer to slide down inside.... I've done a cursory look at how the tube is attached and I don't see anything obviuos. Is there a diagram or instructions on how this comes apart and then back together? |
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Yip, something like a Brownell's clamshell upper clamp. Some people use the DPMS Panther. And a good, solid strap wrench over the tube, close to the receiver.
(Just double check before you buy anything. I am going off what you said which sounds right without actually seeing the one you have.) |
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Ok, second part question.....
Is it safe to assume the gas port and tube have to come off first as they go through the barrel nut. My primary purpose is to put a shorter barrel on my rfile (yes, I know it will make it a SBR and will submit the paperwork) that ends under the handgaurd and the silencer will be partialy under the gaurd. If that's the case I can no longer put it back together as the gas port has to go on after the gaurd. Is that correct? |
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Yes that is correct. You will need to get a FF tube that has a separate barrel nut. Is it legal to have possession of the barrel before the paperwork is processed? It is legal to have the barrel. it could be used on a AR pistol. It is not legal to have a short barrel in the same house (location) as another AR, or lower for that matter. I do NOT intend have these items at the same time. I do intend to try and build what I want before I buy the barrel. If that works then I plan on submitting the proper paperwork to convert my rifle to a SBR. If I can't get it to work them I'm going the billet lower and upper route and registering that with the ATL. Thanks all for your input. |
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