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Posted: 10/30/2009 10:52:34 AM EDT
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Is it possible to remove the buffer tube from a collapsable stock without the special tool?
... on a side note, does an A1 stock need a buffer tube? |
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Not sure I understand your question. Is the buffer tube (also called lower receiver extension) attached to the lower receiver, and you're trying to remove it, so you can install something else? Yes. I have a carbine/collapsable stock on my lower and am in the process of turning it into a full length rifle and would like to put a "full length" stock on but I don't have one of the special tools... I think that all of this is a moot point because I think that I need a rifle length LRE and more stuff... |
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It's nice to have one of the wrenches which fit the castle nut, but lots of times the castle nut can be loosened by inserting the tip of a standard slotted screwdriver, or some similarly shaped tool, into one of the castle nut notches and then tapping on end the screwdriver handle with a hammer to start loosening the castle nut. If the castle nut is staked to the end plate, then that makes it more difficult. And some manufacturers or shops will have used Loctite threadlocker on the castle nuts; that can make it more difficult. If so, try heating it over a candle flame to weaken the Loctite.
For a rifle length stock, you will need: rifle length buffer tube- you'll see why when you get it and compare it to the collapsible stock buffer tube; rifle length buffer spring, rifle buffer. Hope this helps. |
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It's nice to have one of the wrenches which fit the castle nut, but lots of times the castle nut can be loosened by inserting the tip of a standard slotted screwdriver, or some similarly shaped tool, into one of the castle nut notches and then tapping on end the screwdriver handle with a hammer to start loosening the castle nut. If the castle nut is staked to the end plate, then that makes it more difficult. And some manufacturers or shops will have used Loctite threadlocker on the castle nuts; that can make it more difficult. If so, try heating it over a candle flame to weaken the Loctite. For a rifle length stock, you will need: rifle length buffer tube- you'll see why when you get it and compare it to the collapsible stock buffer tube; rifle length buffer spring, rifle buffer. Hope this helps. This, but if you have a brass punch, it will be alot prettier.... |
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