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6/8/2006 7:31:51 PM EDT
What is better the action block or the DPMS claw?
6/8/2006 7:41:16 PM EDT
[#1]
I think the Claw is better for torqueing on barrels and such as that.
6/8/2006 7:42:55 PM EDT
[#2]
I have not personally used the DPMS Claw but to me it just doesn't look like it provides adequate support. I have the Bushmaster vice block and am happy with it.
6/8/2006 7:46:36 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
I have not personally used the DPMS Claw but to me it just doesn't look like it provides adequate support. I have the Bushmaster vice block and am happy with it.



Most people don't realize how well the claw fits the interior of the upper. There is good, solid contact all the way up into the CH recess.  I don't think there is much torque applied to the lugs. Especially if you remember to torque downward when tightening or loosening the bbl nut.

rj
6/8/2006 7:54:53 PM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I have not personally used the DPMS Claw but to me it just doesn't look like it provides adequate support. I have the Bushmaster vice block and am happy with it.



Most people don't realize how well the claw fits the interior of the upper. There is good, solid contact all the way up into the CH recess.  I don't think there is much torque applied to the lugs. Especially if you remember to torque downward when tightening or loosening the bbl nut.

rj




A vice block that completely encompasses the upper receiver and equally distributes the loads during the torque sequence seems better to me than a fixture that inserts up into the receiver. I think DPMS likes to come up with products simply to increase profits, i.e. their new "Receiver Rug" or the "triple railed upper receivers".
6/8/2006 8:41:18 PM EDT
[#5]
I use the 2 piece Action Block from Bravo Co. It works great. I have not had a problem with it damaging my finish on the receiver either. It holds your upper solid for barrel work.

I have never seen the Claw in person (only pics), but I can not see it being as solid and providing as much support as the Action Block.

6/9/2006 6:11:37 AM EDT
[#6]
There was a show on the Military Channel where they went through the FN plant that makes the current issue M16's.  The guy installing the bbls uses a fixture that is functionally the same as the Claw.

rj
6/9/2006 7:41:47 AM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:
I use the 2 piece Action Block from Bravo Co. It works great. I have not had a problem with it damaging my finish on the receiver either. It holds your upper solid for barrel work.

I have never seen the Claw in person (only pics), but I can not see it being as solid and providing as much support as the Action Block.




I agree with that guy ^^^^

My 2 piece block from Bravo has held up well through several builds.
6/9/2006 8:04:27 AM EDT
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