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Posted: 1/30/2007 7:53:43 PM EDT
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I don't have a receiver action block or an armorers wrench to install my barrel to the upper receiver. I stopped by the local gunsmith to ask him if he could take care of the installation for me. He said he could and that it would cost $20. I asked if he had ever done this kind of work before. He said he has installed a couple of barrels on AR's. What questions should I ask him before I let him do the work? Is there a way to install the barrel yourself using something other than an action block? Thanks |
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Do not attempt to install the barrel your self using alternate methods. Your only asking for trouble. If your smith says he’s done this work before, but your not too sure you can trust him, get familiar with the procedure your self. Then ask him some questions to see if it matches what you‘ve learned. Ask him if you can watch the procedure as he works. If he’s on the up n’ up he shouldn’t have a problem with you watching. Tell him watching will help you understand your weapon better. Before I bought the necessary tools for DIY barrel removal/installs I had a smith do a barrel for me. He was an accomplished AR only smith so I wasn’t too worried, but he let me stand right there and watch, and even explained the whole process as he went along. Another option would be to ask in the IL Hometown Forum for someone with the proper tools that can help you out, or………see if there are any ARFCOM Dealers or Industry Partners in your state that can help. |
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Installing a barrel on a AR is REALLY simple. Ask him if the torques it to spec, if he uses molly grease, and if he will gaurantee that the FSB will be centered. On my first one I went ahead and ordered the block and armorers wrench. I knew that once I got started I would not be able to stop. |
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akray, buy the tools and learn to do it yourself. you will want to do it again sooner or later so you might as well spend the money on tools and knowledge now instead of paying the gunsmith for a one time only solution. you will better understand your gun and yes, it is addicting. |
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