Videos tagged with Barrel Nut Torque

This video provides an update on a Daniel Defense Mark 18 rifle issue, highlighting the manufacturer's positive response and commitment to improving quality control. The creator shares their personal experience fixing the rifle and praises Daniel Defense's customer service for their prompt and professional resolution. The video emphasizes the importance of customer feedback in driving product improvement.

This guide details the installation of the Midwest Industries Combat HD handguard for the AR-15 platform. It covers barrel nut torque specifications, gas block installation, and handguard securing procedures, emphasizing the HD series' robust construction and reinforced components. The process is presented as straightforward for those familiar with AR-15 assembly.

This video details the process of building an AR-15 upper receiver, focusing on the critical steps of installing the forward assist, ejection port cover, and the barrel assembly. It emphasizes the importance of precise barrel installation using a thermal fit method and the correct torque specifications for the barrel nut, highlighting techniques for ensuring reliability and accuracy in a firearm build.

This video demonstrates the installation and use of the Brownells AR-15 Upper Receiver Vise Block. The block is designed to securely hold an AR-15 upper receiver in a vise for various gunsmithing tasks, such as installing muzzle devices or barrel nuts. It features a unique internal wing for added rigidity and support, reducing stress on the receiver's lugs.

This guide details the installation of the BCM M13 Raider handguard, emphasizing the importance of proper barrel nut torque and the unique screw system for securing the handguard. The process involves greasing critical components, torquing the barrel nut multiple times to ensure thread marriage, and then carefully installing the handguard with its specialized screws and anti-rotation tab. The video highlights the handguard's rigidity and lightweight construction.

This video details a comprehensive inspection of Ruger AR556 upper receivers, focusing on critical alignment and assembly checks. It covers verifying front sight post and barrel extension alignment, assessing barrel nut torque, measuring gas port size, checking feed ramp compatibility, and diagnosing potential issues with bolt carriers and receiver tolerances affecting magazine compatibility. The expert guide provides step-by-step instructions for these checks, highlighting common problems and their potential impact on firearm function and accuracy.

This guide details the benefits and application of an action rod for AR-15 upper receiver work, specifically during barrel and handguard installation. The action rod provides enhanced stability and support by engaging the barrel extension lugs and pinning into a vice, which is crucial when torquing the barrel nut. It also offers an advantage over traditional vice blocks by preventing interference with modern handguard designs.

This video provides a step-by-step guide on installing the Aero Precision MOD 4 handguard. It covers removing the old barrel nut, preparing the barrel, torquing the new barrel nut to 45 ft-lbs, and securing the handguard with specialized screws and a back plate torqued to 55 in-lbs. The handguard is designed for minimal deflection when accessories are mounted.

This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide for installing the Sons of Liberty Gunworks M89 Mark 10 Heavy Handguard on a large-frame AR-308 platform. It covers barrel nut installation, torque specifications, and the unique mounting system for the handguard, emphasizing proper alignment and avoiding overtightening. The installation is demonstrated on an Aero Precision upper receiver compatible with the DPMS High pattern.

This video details the accuracy testing of a replacement Bear Creek Arsenal (BCA) 18-inch 6.5 Grendel upper receiver. The original upper experienced an issue with an extremely over-torqued barrel nut, leading to its replacement. The testing focuses on four different factory hunting loads to assess the new upper's performance, with promising results indicating sub-MOA potential.

This video debunks common AR-15 building myths, focusing on the necessity of specialized tools and techniques. It clarifies that standard upper receiver blocks are sufficient for most builds when using reasonable torque specs for the barrel nut. The presenters also explain that gas block alignment is more forgiving than often believed due to the gas port's size and that clamping the barrel during muzzle device installation is acceptable. Finally, they address the misconception that using a torque wrench to loosen fasteners damages it, explaining its internal mechanics.

This guide details the installation of the Samson SXT handguard on an AR-15 platform. It covers the disassembly of existing components, preparation of the barrel and receiver with lubricant, proper torque specifications for the barrel nut and handguard screws, and alignment of the gas block and tube. The video highlights unique features like the gas tube support and steel QD inserts.