When looking at handguards does the Stag use a low profile hand-guard or a high profile?
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High profile
When looking at handguards does the Stag use a low profile hand-guard or a high profile?
thanks
TNA now has Armalite rifle length gas tubes in stockhttps://truenortharms.com/ar15_default_store_view/gas-tubes-for-ar-10-dpms-308.html
Anyone have a trick for removing the ejector pin on the bolt? I have the punches now, and planned to use a piece of wood in my vise to hold the ejector pin down... but my vise isn’t long enough. Is there another option? Quick grip vise grips? Something else? Thx!
No need to compress the ejector to take it out. Do you have the correct size roll pin punch(usually 1/16)? Roll pin punches have a nipple machined on the end of the punch to hold it centered into the end of the roll pin. Just drill a hole into a piece of 2x4, center the pin hole in the bolt over it, put punch nipple into roll pin hole, then carefully tap punch with a small hammer making sure to hit inline with the punch so you don't bent it. Should come right out with little effort. Make sure you put your hand over the ejector when you pull the punch out or it could go flying.
You will need to compress the ejector to put it back in however. You can use a shell case to hold it if you have the extractor on. Just cam it into place, then get someone to hold it for you(it can be done alone but, it is tricky), then use a roll pin starter punch to start the roll pin, then finish driving the pin in with your standard roll pin punch being careful to center it correctly.
Sorry, yeah I meant the roll pin that holds the ejector pin in place. I have the right size punch, yes. I thought that ejector pin needed to be held down, in order to punch the roll pin through?
Sorry, yeah I meant the roll pin that holds the ejector pin in place. I have the right size punch, yes. I thought that ejector pin needed to be held down, in order to punch the roll pin through?
Anyone have a trick for removing the ejector pin on the bolt? I have the punches now, and planned to use a piece of wood in my vise to hold the ejector pin down... but my vise isn’t long enough. Is there another option? Quick grip vise grips? Something else? Thx!
I have the special tools if you want to borrow them.
I read somewhere that these roll pins are "one time use", but not sure if that's true? I can reuse that roll pin once I remove it, correct?
Yes.
They can loose tension over time but, you will be fine. It isn't a bad idea to have a few spares on hand though(all common wear items)in case you do eventually loose, wear out, or damage one.
By the way, good job removing the extractor and ejector to check headspace as it is the right way to do it. Precision headspace gauges are delicate and should never be forced. Not to mention you can't feel things properly when you are forcefully overcoming the ejector/extractor.
Being the first rifle I've built, the whole process is kinda terrifying lol. The last thing I want to do is blow my face off - I can't imagine building a rifle and not confirming headspace. I have the Go - NoGo gauges, but I literally have no idea how they work? I'm assuming I install the Go gauge and if the bolt fully seats, I'm good to go? If the NoGo won't allow the bolt to fully seat, again - I'm good to go?