AMD-65 "lazy build" shortcut?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - AMD-65 "lazy build" shortcut?

Posted: 12/18/2008 3:31:32 PM EDT

So I've been reading build instructions on various sites, and all of them say something like this:

Remove barrel pin.
Press out barrel.
Knock out old rivets from trunnion.

Couldn't I just grind the old rivet heads down so they're flush with the trunnion, then drill new holes into the trunnion and use the new holes for the screw build? My receiver doesn't have any front trunnion holes predrilled. Is this a bad idea, and if so, why?

Posted: 12/20/2008 11:41:19 AM EDT

[#1]

Educated guesses and uninformed opinions are welcome, too. Anyone?

Posted: 12/20/2008 7:21:08 PM EDT

[#2]

If the old rivets are ground down, just pop them out with a punch.

It is the only way.

Posted: 12/23/2008 5:00:59 PM EDT

[#3]

the easy way is to drill out the rivets. then hot set the rivets as described here...link
can't say if it works or not but it sounds easier than messing with headspace.

Posted: 1/2/2009 9:41:53 AM EDT

[#4]

Screw builds are ok but not as good as a rivet build. You're choice.

Hot riveting is a bad idea. Just drilling out and then hot setting a rivet will not get the swell behind the trunnion needed to hold.

If it were my build, I would check around for a build party in your area and do the rivet build.

Posted: 1/27/2009 2:17:21 PM EDT

[#5]

You could drill out the front rivets...and use u drive rivits..I have donne this before on a couple romies..and a Polish UF.

Fired thousands of rounds with no issues.

I however now only use the rivet method..headspace is cake to deal with..

Do it right the first time, save your kit, save your money, saves your time in the long run...and most importantly...might save your life.

Good luck

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - AMD-65 "lazy build" shortcut?

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