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Posted: 8/5/2004 7:25:16 PM EDT
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If you are in any way mechanically inclined it will be no problem. Just make sure that when you remove the A2, do it slooooowly. There is the rear takedown pin spring that is held in place by the buttstock that can go flying across the room if you are not careful. To install the telestock you will need this www.bushmaster.com/shopping/gunsmith/223-telewrench2.asp And this www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=195491 maybe helpful.
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Posted: 8/5/2004 7:27:20 PM EDT
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Takes about 3 minutes, less once you know how.
Only tools you need are a screw driver to remove the old stock, an adjustable wrench to unscrew the buffer tube, and optionally, a wrench to torque the nut that retains the tele-stock. Remove the buffer and spring Unscrew the the existing stock (careful not to lose the spring that pushes against the pivot pin stop) Remove the buffer tube (dont lose the buffer retaining pin/spring) Install the tel-stock in reverse order. It's self explanatory once you see it. I think we are going to see this post again and again in about a month!!! |
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Posted: 8/5/2004 8:17:20 PM EDT
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a metal pipe that fits over the wrench may help you, depending on how tightly the receiver extention (buffer tube) is on. I know the stocks I have removed were a pain to come off at first.
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Posted: 8/5/2004 8:29:38 PM EDT
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Vinie, Man, you can say that again. Some of those stinking things can be TIGHT Doc |
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Posted: 8/5/2004 8:29:44 PM EDT
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I was glancing at that thread that cnorton posted and I have a confession. Of all the times I've installed new stocks, whether collapsable or A2, I've never used moly grease on the tube threads when installing/reinstalling it.
 Maybe I'll get around to doing it one day.
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Posted: 8/5/2004 9:07:16 PM EDT
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I removed my collapsable stock earlier this evening in preperation for my ACE "entry" stock to arrive and was wondering what the tiny spring that I crushed between the stock and the receiver was for? I ruined about 1/3 of it so I cut it,stretched it and put it back in the little hole in the receiver. What the heck is that spring for, and should I try to find a replacment one since I damaged it?
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Posted: 8/5/2004 9:11:56 PM EDT
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That spring hold the takedown pin detent. Keeps the takedown pin from falling out when you seperate your upper and lower. I'd replace it, if only because it would bug me knowing it's messed up. |
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Posted: 8/5/2004 9:21:17 PM EDT
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Thanks.It is bugging me that it's screwed up and it's in my gun so I suppose I'll see if Bushmaster can send me one .I would assume.
I just looked in my manual ( which I should have done earlier!) and found the part# for the takedown pin spring. Thanks again. |
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Posted: 8/6/2004 9:00:53 AM EDT
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bottom of this page; ar15.com/content/guides/assembly/lower/ |
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Posted: 8/6/2004 12:05:58 PM EDT
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How important is it (or not) for the replacement buffer tube to be as tight as the factory one that gets removed?
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Posted: 8/6/2004 12:12:54 PM EDT
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Screw it so that the end of the tube catches the buffer retainer lip. this keeps the buffer retainer (4 in the diagram) from popping out because there is a spring underneath (5 in the diagram). www.ar15.com/content/guides/parts/lowerReceiver.html |
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Posted: 8/6/2004 3:47:44 PM EDT
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Oook above under Information - in the Manuals and Downloads area is the -23&P.
Download it. Read it (especially Chapter 3 which has all the info on changing parts you will need). Learn it. If you have that manual you can install just about anything. |
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Posted: 8/6/2004 3:54:28 PM EDT
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Is that the little spring on the back side of the lower that kinda looks like a minature pen spring? Cause I just changed my buttstock and you got me worried. |
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Posted: 8/6/2004 4:38:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/6/2004 4:40:27 PM EDT
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Yeah, mine is still in its proper residence. It made me kinds laugh when I saw it. WTF 
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Posted: 8/6/2004 5:57:48 PM EDT
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The pen sized spring is the buffer detent. The really small one is for the rear takedown spring. If by chance you loose the Buffer Detent sring, you can use a pen spring. My Takedown detent spring was 2 peices, so when it flew out of my rifle I only lost half of the spring. I used a coffee stirrer to make up the difference until I was able to replace the spring.
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