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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Which is the better way to remove a barrel?

Posted: 2/14/2006 2:31:04 PM EDT

Which is the better way for removing the barrel nut and barrel off an AR15 upper? Should I use an action block, or simply use a set of barrel vise jaws? I guess the easiest way of asking is, is it better to lock the upper or the barrel down to remove the barrel nut? Does it really make a difference?

Posted: 2/14/2006 2:36:55 PM EDT

[#1]

I have always been told/used an action block.

Posted: 2/14/2006 2:40:34 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Which is the better way for removing the barrel nut and barrel off an AR15 upper? Should I use an action block, or simply use a set of barrel vise jaws? I guess the easiest way of asking is, is it better to lock the upper or the barrel down to remove the barrel nut? Does it really make a difference?

Hack Saw?

In my LIMITED experience the action jaws are the way to go.

Posted: 2/14/2006 2:48:57 PM EDT

[#3]

Both worked fine for me, I used barrel locks originally, but I found a used action block for $25 and I think it's ~~a better~~ the right tool for the job.

As an auto mechanic I tend to try different tools until I find one I really like. When it comes to R&R AR barrels, the action block is an excellent choice.

Posted: 2/14/2006 2:59:28 PM EDT

[#4]

Action block. Less pressure on the upper receiver then using barrel blocks.

Posted: 2/14/2006 3:11:00 PM EDT

[#5]

Action block.

Posted: 2/14/2006 3:18:37 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Action block.

Yup, its not even a question.

Posted: 2/14/2006 3:21:25 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Action block.

Yup, its not even a question.

+1

Danny

Posted: 2/14/2006 3:22:26 PM EDT

[#8]

Posted: 2/14/2006 3:32:50 PM EDT

[#9]

You dont need no stinking vise blocks... All you need is Oxy-acetylene, just make sure you get the mixture right and you'll have it off in seconds...

Quoted:
Quoted:
Action block.

Yup, its not even a question.

Posted: 2/14/2006 4:00:45 PM EDT

[#10]

Action block.

Posted: 2/14/2006 4:19:25 PM EDT

[#11]

We had a upper twist over the index pin on the barrel once with barrel vise jaws. It was your worst nightmare.

Only use the barrel blocks.

Posted: 2/14/2006 4:20:00 PM EDT

[#12]

+1 on the Action Block, plus I've always marred the barrel using a barrel vise.

Posted: 2/14/2006 4:44:05 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
We had a upper twist over the index pin on the barrel once with barrel vise jaws. It was your worst nightmare. Only use the ~~barrel~~ ACTION blocks.

That's better...

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Which is the better way to remove a barrel?

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