Install advice AR-15

[GingerPirate]

Im in the process of building my first AR15. Only piece im having issues with installing is my Troy Bravo Rail 11" due to the Barrel Nut being to large. The link bellow is for the barrel nut used. I am looking for a recommendation for the correct nut to use. So that i can be that much closer to actually completing this rifle.

https://truenortharms.com/products/free-float-hand-guard-barrel-nut?variant=25717518344

 

[terBC]

Looks to be the same mounting system as my troy alpha rail. You'll need a standard barrel nut. https://truenortharms.com/products/barrel-nut-standard try that one.

 

[GD7]

If it weren't for mistakes, we'd never learn anything! They advertise it as a "free floating" hand guard, but it actually uses the standard nut, as opposed to the "free float" one, as terBC pointed out.

 

[GingerPirate]

Thanks guys!need to install the rail and rebuy the piston kit.

 

[SteelCap]

The hand guard should have come with its own barrel nut. I think these are not sold separately unless its a snap on type of hand guard.

You mentioned buying a piston kit. IIRC these will install in the standard rail/barrel nut....anything proprietary tend not to fit well. Check with the piston kit info for what type of hand guard/ barrel nut that works.

One last advice. Get the right set of tools for your build/install.

 

[skoal]

Thanks guys!need to install the rail and rebuy the piston kit.

Piston kit? Your running a piston at? Or do you mean gas tube

 

[GingerPirate]

I meant a piston kit. Adams Arms. Ive already checked that it will work. and thank god it will lol

 

[terBC]

The hand guard should have come with its own barrel nut. I think these are not sold separately unless its a snap on type of hand guard.

You mentioned buying a piston kit. IIRC these will install in the standard rail/barrel nut....anything proprietary tend not to fit well. Check with the piston kit info for what type of hand guard/ barrel nut that works.

One last advice. Get the right set of tools for your build/install.

The troy handguards don't come with a barrel nut you have to supply your own, fortunately they're a standard barrel nut and not proprietary to the handguard which is why I think they don't include them.