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AR15/10 Rifles
Can/should my buddy's AR .223 be converted to Wylde?
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<blockquote data-quote="ntsqd" data-source="post: 2131795" data-attributes="member: 93138"><p>This is how I'd fix the problem. The minimum tooling needed to do the job isn't too bad to purchase. Off the top of my head:</p><p></p><p>Dial or digital calipers.</p><p></p><p>Upper holding fixture (I prefer the Magpul tool over those that pin the upper to an extrusion.)</p><p></p><p>Forearm removal tools: Usually these are hex keys, but can be torx for aftermarket floating forearms. For non-floating, spring retained original type the most useful tool that I've found is a bucket full of expletives, you'll use most of them. You'll also need a large snap-ring expanding plier if you're going to move to a decent forearm.</p><p></p><p>Barrel nut wrench (I have a massive investment cast wrench, but the cheap plate wrenches work well enough) -> Need a torque wrench for final tightening. I prefer a Beam type myself, but an accurate one is more important than which type.</p><p></p><p>Gas block removal tool(s) (If pinned-on they are TAPERED pins, measure the exposed ends to determine which direction to drive them out. Otherwise, a hex key or possibly a Torx key.) I prefer to pull the gas tube with the gas block if I'm going to reuse both. No point in taking them apart just to put them back together.</p><p></p><p>I'll suggest any of Zediker's or Sweaney's books on assembling AR's as a reference manual.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Competitive-AR15-Builders-Guide-builders/dp/B004NB1BSC[/URL]</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/New-Competitive-Ar15-Technical-Ammunition/dp/1607023997[/URL]</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Gunsmithing-AR-15-Manual-Patrick-Sweeney/dp/1440246602[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ntsqd, post: 2131795, member: 93138"] This is how I'd fix the problem. The minimum tooling needed to do the job isn't too bad to purchase. Off the top of my head: Dial or digital calipers. Upper holding fixture (I prefer the Magpul tool over those that pin the upper to an extrusion.) Forearm removal tools: Usually these are hex keys, but can be torx for aftermarket floating forearms. For non-floating, spring retained original type the most useful tool that I've found is a bucket full of expletives, you'll use most of them. You'll also need a large snap-ring expanding plier if you're going to move to a decent forearm. Barrel nut wrench (I have a massive investment cast wrench, but the cheap plate wrenches work well enough) -> Need a torque wrench for final tightening. I prefer a Beam type myself, but an accurate one is more important than which type. Gas block removal tool(s) (If pinned-on they are TAPERED pins, measure the exposed ends to determine which direction to drive them out. Otherwise, a hex key or possibly a Torx key.) I prefer to pull the gas tube with the gas block if I'm going to reuse both. No point in taking them apart just to put them back together. I'll suggest any of Zediker's or Sweaney's books on assembling AR's as a reference manual. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Competitive-AR15-Builders-Guide-builders/dp/B004NB1BSC[/URL] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/New-Competitive-Ar15-Technical-Ammunition/dp/1607023997[/URL] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Gunsmithing-AR-15-Manual-Patrick-Sweeney/dp/1440246602[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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