LMT Enhanced Carrier can damage the Michigun MOACKS Staking Tool

Published on January 10, 2025
Duration: 1:35

This technical tip from School of the American Rifle addresses a potential compatibility issue between LMT Enhanced Carriers and the Ned Christensen MOACKS Staking Tool. Due to the LMT carrier's partial rails, it can rock during staking, causing damage to the tool. The solution involves inserting a 0.020-inch thick shim into the carrier to provide necessary support and prevent tool damage.

Quick Summary

LMT Enhanced Carriers can damage the MOACKS Staking Tool due to their partial rails, which allow the carrier to rock during staking. To prevent this, insert a shim (approx. 0.020" thick, like copper shim stock) into the carrier's void. This shim provides support, stopping the rocking motion and protecting your staking tool from damage.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction and Tech Tip Overview
  2. 00:04MOACKS Staking Tool and LMT Carrier Issue
  3. 00:16The Problem: Carrier Rocking and Tool Damage
  4. 00:21Demonstration of Shim Material
  5. 00:31LMT Carrier Partial Rails Explained
  6. 00:41Visual Evidence of Tool Damage
  7. 00:52The Solution: Using a Spacer/Shim
  8. 00:57Shim Thickness and Material Suggestion
  9. 01:10How the Shim Works
  10. 01:18Preventing Further Damage
  11. 01:24Compatibility Note: LMT Carriers and MOACKS Tool
  12. 01:31Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can an LMT Enhanced Carrier damage a MOACKS Staking Tool?

LMT Enhanced Carriers have partial rails, meaning they lack full support along the bottom. When using a MOACKS Staking Tool, this gap allows the carrier to rock during the staking process, leading to damage on the interior surfaces of the tool.

What is the recommended solution to prevent damage when staking an LMT Enhanced Carrier with a MOACKS tool?

The recommended solution is to insert a shim, approximately 0.020 inches thick, into the void created by the LMT Enhanced Carrier's partial rails. This shim provides the necessary support to prevent the carrier from rocking and damaging the staking tool.

What type of material can be used for the shim when staking an LMT Enhanced Carrier?

Copper shim stock is suggested as a suitable material for the shim. The key is to find a material that is approximately 0.020 inches thick and can be shaped to fit the gap, providing adequate support without interfering with the staking process.

Does the issue with LMT Enhanced Carriers mean they are bad components?

No, the issue does not mean LMT Enhanced Carriers are bad. It simply indicates a compatibility challenge between the specific design of the LMT carrier's partial rails and the MOACKS Staking Tool. The problem is resolved by adding a shim to bridge the gap.

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