How to remove the sling swivel in front of the hand guard.

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How to remove the sling swivel in front of the hand guard.

Posted: 9/23/2004 7:51:48 PM EDT

The sling point that comes standard.

I see it has a mushroomed out rivet, is that the only thing holding it on? If so, do I need to just reshape the mushroomed part so it fits back in the hole?

Thanks in advance

Posted: 9/23/2004 8:15:48 PM EDT

[#1]

use a brass punch and a hammer and gently tap it out.

Posted: 9/24/2004 5:15:05 AM EDT

[#2]

Drill the mushroomed end with a drill bit slightly larger than the mushroomed area. Go slow and check frequently to see when you are getting close to breaking through. When close, punch it out with a hammer and punch. Some of these get installed very well, depending on the mushroom and just going at it with a punch and hammer may be frustrating.

Posted: 9/24/2004 5:18:22 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Drill the mushroomed end with a drill bit slightly larger than the mushroomed area. Go slow and check frequently to see when you are getting close to breaking through. When close, punch it out with a hammer and punch. Some of these get installed very well, depending on the mushroom and just going at it with a punch and hammer may be frustrating.

this is the way to do it.

Posted: 9/24/2004 7:43:46 AM EDT

[#4]

Excellent! Thanks for the advice and info. I now have a project for the weekend.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How to remove the sling swivel in front of the hand guard.

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