AR Stock tool Castlenut removal question

CS8161

February 04, 2016 08:14

Is the castlenut the same size on a 5.56 AR as it is on the 7.62 AR? I need to order the castlenut wrench to remove the old stock and install a new one. I have both a 5.56 and a 308 AR, so do I only need one tool? Thanks!

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  Mobuck

  February 04, 2016 09:53

  same size

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  CS8161

  February 04, 2016 12:44

  quote:Originally posted by Mobuck
  same size
  
  
  Thank you sir!

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  tsr1965

  February 04, 2016 13:09

  If the stock you want to remove was factory installed, chances are it is staked in. In order to remove it without damaging the receiver, you will need to remove that "staked in" portion of the ring, using a Dremel, and small grinding disc.
  
  One more thing to consider, is that castle nuts are mostly used on the collapsible stock models. If you are installing another collapsible stock, you might not need to remove the buffer tube, just change out the sliding part of it.

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