I'm at the point where I don't know whether to use more force or not, so I figure that before really starting to whale away, I'll ask the group.
I'm trying to get the flash hider off one of my Norc M-14s, so I can boresight it.
I've removed the little flash hider allen screw, and using castle nut pliers and a gas system wrench from Brownells, loosened the castle nut.
However, I cannot get the flash hider to budge. There are no visible welds, which I thought was encouraging, but some gentle to somewhat authoritative tapping using a brass punch and a hammer has failed to budge the flash hider. I'm wondering whether to run out and get a rubber mallet tomorrow and apply more force, but I figured I'd best consult the collective knowledge base of the forum:
Are all the flash hiders on the latest crop of M-14's all welded on? If so, where might the welds be and how can I undo them? Am I just being too gentle here?
Thanks!
I'm trying to get the flash hider off one of my Norc M-14s, so I can boresight it.
I've removed the little flash hider allen screw, and using castle nut pliers and a gas system wrench from Brownells, loosened the castle nut.
However, I cannot get the flash hider to budge. There are no visible welds, which I thought was encouraging, but some gentle to somewhat authoritative tapping using a brass punch and a hammer has failed to budge the flash hider. I'm wondering whether to run out and get a rubber mallet tomorrow and apply more force, but I figured I'd best consult the collective knowledge base of the forum:
Are all the flash hiders on the latest crop of M-14's all welded on? If so, where might the welds be and how can I undo them? Am I just being too gentle here?
Thanks!