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AR15 platform...MUST HAVE TOOLS for barrel work
Dan W:
I am looking into tooling up for ar15 barrel replacement/upper building tools.
On my list now from Brownells
Brownell's reaction rod for barrel torquing ( similar to Geisselle reaction rod ) http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/barrel-tools/ar-15-m16-barrel-extension-torque-tool-sku080000637-27452-53686.aspx
Brownell's A2 front sight bench block http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/sight-tools/ar-15-front-sight-bench-block-sku080000252-20727-44769.aspx
PRI barrel wrench http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/wrenches/ar-15-barrel-nut-wrench-sku714000007-27412-52636.aspx
About $90 shipped for these three tools on sale
The barrel torque tool and wrench make for a very nice way to remove and install barrels with no stress on the upper receiver.
Any suggestions or additions to essential tools list for barrel replacement jobs?
gsd:
Barrel dimpler for those barrels that don't come with alignment dimple.
http://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-gas-block-barrel-dimpler
Taper pinning jig so you can pin the gas block.
http://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-taper-pin-gas-block-tool
Dan W:
Dave, the barrel dimple tool might have some use around here, but since I mostly run A2 front sight posts on everything I own, it would be rarely used.
I would tend to stick with an uppers configuration as is or buy a barrel that has the features I need done at the source.
That said, I did just have to fix my son's Sabre Defence upper after he replaced the front sight and it started short stroking because the gas block had moved out of position. In this case I put the original front sight back on and fixed the problem.
The taper pin tool would be used even less and after I buy the drill and reamer it costs too much to just site idle.
Dan W:
I am going to add a few specialized pin punches and holders that I have always wished I had for a build, and my order is going out while the sale is good
bkoenig:
You might want a receiver facing tool. I don't know if it really makes a difference in accuracy, but I bought one and I've used it on all my builds. The front of the receiver is often not square with the bore and this tool helps fix that.
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