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Posted: 1/11/2007 7:12:33 PM EDT
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I have a VEPR-K 7.62 w/synthetic stock set. The front handguard sling stud is apparently stripped. I tried to remove it because I was thinking about putting on a slotted handguard from RobArms. The stud will turn, but it never backs out. However, the stud is not loose or wiggly , and the original handguard is tight and rock solid. Here's where the help comes in. Can any VEPR-K owners who have had theirs off, tell me how the sling stud affixes to the barrel. Is it a threaded nut welded on the barrel or some type of retaining clip that might be replaceable? Or maybe something else? I'm trying to determine how easy it would be to repair or replace the threaded part before I go to the trouble of cutting the stud, and repairing. If it's something that would be difficult to replace or repair, I'll probably just leave it alone since there's nothing wrong with the original handguard, and the stud will still easily support a sling. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks |
It looks like the original stud (same as rear). It has the white nylon washer directly behind it, the oval washer that fits into the recessed area after that. I've rotated the stud enough for it to start backing out, but it doesn't. It just turns with a somewhat smooth resistance, and is not loose (wiggly) at all. It doesn't have any side to side looseness or in/out looseness. If it screws directly into the gas block, I may just leave it as is since it will definitely still hold a sling, and the handguard is solid. As I mentioned before, my only reason for removing it was to put on a slotted handguard. I'm glad I tried it before I bought the $80 handguard. Thanks for info. Edit: Is there any other reason I would need to remove the handguard as far as cleaning or maintenance? Thanks |
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If I do a full cleaning of my rifle, I take it all the way down, cause you never know where the rust is creeping at. So the answer is, YES you do need to take the handguard off. My suggestion, Is to stick a small piece of steel through the hole, or something you can use to grab, pull and twist, at the same time. I would try to remedy the problem ASAP, as you never know A0 whats goin on witht he metal under the handguard. B) When this small problem is gonna turn into a HUGE problem. Which it will do when you need to rifle to defend yourself, or your family, and the handguard decides to fall off. You can IM me through the site here, if you cant get it off. I have some pretty crafty ways of getting stripped screws out. |
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