Removing delta ring
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I thought there might be a tool to do it without removing the barrel. I've never taken an upper apart but I'll do some looking to see if I can find some more info first.
Why are you taking the upper apart? Is it to install a free float rail?
I've heard of people cutting the delta ring off so they don't have to remove the barrel on some brands.
But to answer the original question. The only way to remove the delta ring, other than removing the barrel, is to cut it off. There is no special tool
I've heard of people cutting the delta ring off so they don't have to remove the barrel on some brands.
But to answer the original question. The only way to remove the delta ring, other than removing the barrel, is to cut it off. There is no special tool
Honestly.
Yes, to install a Troy FF rail. Thanks for the links and advice everyone.
Here's the best how-to for cutting the delta ring off, just in case someone else is thinking about it. I know this must be super basic for most of you but it might be useful for other newbs.
www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3
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there is a video on the larue website. installing and uninstalling handguards, in the process removing the D-ring. you can check that out if you want. I can't find just a link for it, but go under hand-guards (click on one), and click the video at the bottom of the page.
When Enfields were "Converted" to hunting rifles, they used to cut off the rear handguard retaining ring. Guess what the hardest part to find is when you want to restore an Enfield is? Just saying. It always to do the job the right way then the fast way!
Scott
Scott
Meh you can call it the "right way" but I'll do it the way that makes sense and is appropriate for my needs. If you're putting a free float rail like the troy on and intend to keep it on then just cut it off. It saves you from beating the piss out of the FSB pins, removing the FSB, etc. It'll save you time and grief and it will not in any way effect the function of your rifle.
Sounds like what buba said in 1953 when he cut down his daddy's .303, you know the one with the heavy brass scope on it!
Scott
That thing is a ##### to carry in the bush. Bubba's going to make it real nice and hunticool.
It's a bit of a non-issue now. I'm taking off the front gas block anyway (it's a 9mm) so I'll take the barrel nut off and disassemble it. I was a little nervous at first about the idea of taking the barrel nut and barrel off but now that I've done some more reading, and realize that there's no black art involved, I'm fine with it.
Now I need to find an upper receiver action block.
Now I need to find an upper receiver action block.
