How do I remove the handguard?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How do I remove the handguard?

Posted: 2/7/2006 5:31:14 AM EDT

How do I remove the handguard? I know this is very basic for you guys, but I have never taken anything off an AR. I wanted to replace the handguard on a 20" colt heavy barrel with a green handguard. Not much of an upgrade, but it make it more camo for hunting.

Posted: 2/7/2006 5:37:25 AM EDT

[#1]

Do you see the metal ring between the upper receiver and the handguard? Pull that toward the upper receiver REALLY hard, you might want some help and the handguards should come off one side at a time. MJD

Edit to add: This, and a whole lot more, is covered in the Operator's Manual. It's a good read. MJD

Posted: 2/7/2006 7:08:30 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Do you see the metal ring between the upper receiver and the handguard? Pull that toward the upper receiver REALLY hard, you might want some help and the handguards should come off one side at a time. MJD

Edit to add: This, and a whole lot more, is covered in the Operator's Manual. It's a good read. MJD

link does not work

Posted: 2/7/2006 8:54:12 AM EDT

[#3]

hit the information tab up above under "stag arms" and "ameetec arms"

Posted: 2/7/2006 12:50:45 PM EDT

[#4]

Unless you have someone to help, it's easier to use one of these:

www.bushmaster.com/shopping/handguards/hgd-tool.asp

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How do I remove the handguard?

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