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re: Official AR-15 thread

Posted on 8/1/22 at 11:33 am to
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
25199 posts
Posted on 8/1/22 at 11:33 am to
Most handguards now come with a wrench for the barrel nut.

You will want a torque wrench.
Punch set
roll pin punch set
castle nut wrench

This is not needed but will save yourself a major headache.
Wheeler AR Pivot/Roll Pin Install Tool - Delta Series

I feel like I'm missing some stuff but I assume you have a hammer and allen wrench set.

ETA:

this is the best upper vise block I've seen. It's not necessary, but makes this much easier:

Brownells link
This post was edited on 8/1/22 at 11:38 am
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
57528 posts
Posted on 8/1/22 at 12:41 pm to
quote:

best upper vise block I've seen. It's not necessary, but makes this much easier:

best block i have used is a reaction rod. they make knockoffs for cheaper than geissele
Posted by TideCPA
Member since Jan 2012
10421 posts
Posted on 8/1/22 at 12:57 pm to
quote:

Most handguards now come with a wrench for the barrel nut.

You will want a torque wrench.
Punch set
roll pin punch set
castle nut wrench

This is not needed but will save yourself a major headache.
Wheeler AR Pivot/Roll Pin Install Tool - Delta Series

I feel like I'm missing some stuff but I assume you have a hammer and allen wrench set.

ETA:

this is the best upper vise block I've seen. It's not necessary, but makes this much easier:
Great, thanks. I've already got a Wheeler torque wrench, so I'll order a castle nut wrench and a Wheeler roll pin punch set. I think the upper comes complete but I'll check the vice block if it's not.
Posted by finchmeister08
Member since Mar 2011
35965 posts
Posted on 8/1/22 at 2:17 pm to
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Brownells


speaking of brownells, get their bolt catch pin punch. it helps from marring up your receiver.

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/bolt-tools/dissassembly-tools/bolt-catch-pin-punch-prod26484.aspx


This post was edited on 8/1/22 at 2:18 pm
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