Xcr-l barrel removal

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I recently bought a xcr-l in 223 wylde and so far I am pleased with the rifle. I'm having trouble removing the barrel after pulling the barrel retention screw. It seems very tight and any videos I've seen it looks like the barrel almost just slides out. Any tips to get it moving. I need to satisfy my thirst to pull everything apart and put it back together :ar15:
 
It's an XCR. If the barrel fits that snugly into the receiver that's a good thing. You know what they say about not trying to fix what ain't broke don't you?

But if you just can't resist, I slid a piece of hardwood dowel through the receiver and up against the barrel extension and tapped the barrel out on one of mine. A good spray and time to soak with some penetrating oil before you do it is also a good idea.
 
Do you have any keymod accessories near the rear of the handguard? The bolts from the keymod mounting system can interfere with the barrel mounting system coming out.

I was prying and using a lever to force mine out, was super tight - only got about 1/4" then it stopped completely and I couldn't do it. Then I realized I was blocked by the keymod QD sling mount I had at the back of the handguard. Removed that and the barrel slid out perfectly.
 
+1 on making sure there's no Keymod hardware in the way. I had a bit of difficulty removing mine at first because there was some baked on carbon dragging on things but I did get it out eventually. Take your time, go slow.
 
Hi guys. I have a side question regarding the XCR barrel since they are so easy to change. If you want swap it occasionally from a 18.6" to a 14'', 16'' the status of your firearm changes to restricted? But is it just the barrel that is restricted (you have to declare only that part to the CFO?) Or the whole rifle? I'm a little confused. Sorry if it's not the right place on the forum to post that question.
 
Your rifle becomes restricted if you change the barrel to a length shorter than 18.6" and you have to have the CFO register it as a restricted.
 
I understand that. But if the change is not permanent? I mean, it literally takes 2 minutes to change the barrel, that's what the rifle is built for. So let's say you're hunting with the 18" barrel and buy a 14" to for competitions. Your firearm will be considered restricted even when going hunting with your 18" on? That was more my point (sorry, English is not my first language!). Perhaps there is no good answer. That's a tricky question!
 
From my understanding, as soon as you put the barrel on it's a restricted firearm. Getting caught with it installed without a registration certificate wouldn't be fun.

I would buy another rifle to run the shorter barrel.
 
Mik123 said:
Your rifle becomes restricted if you change the barrel to a length shorter than 18.6" and you have to have the CFO register it as a restricted.
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You have 30 days after installing a barrel shorter than 18.5" to report the change to the CFC. If you install a shorf barrel and then change your mind after a few days, no harm no foul - nothing changes so long as you do not call the CFC and report the change.

If you are just experimenting at home, go for it However, if you take the firearm shooting outsude of a range, be aware that you are in posession of a non-registered restricted firearm, which is legally troublesome. Your only lawful course of action is to make the barrel change, call the CFC to report the change, then wait for the new Registration Certificate to arrive before going shooting.
 
Mik123 said:
From my understanding, as soon as you put the barrel on it's a restricted firearm. Getting caught with it installed without a registration certificate wouldn't be fun.

I would buy another rifle to run the shorter barrel.
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No fun indeed !! Thanks for your answer. It definitely makes sense !
 
Bartok5 said:
You have 30 days after installing a barrel shorter than 18.5" to report the change to the CFC. If you install a shorf barrel and then change your mind after a few days, no harm no foul - nothing changes so long as you do not call the CFC and report the change.

If you are just experimenting at home, go for it However, if you take the firearm shooting outsude of a range, be aware that you are in posession of a non-registered restricted firearm, which is legally troublesome. Your only lawful course of action is to make the barrel change, call the CFC to report the change, then wait for the new Registration Certificate to arrive before going shooting.
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So if you did the barrel swap at the range, then its ok?
 
Tiker said:
So if you did the barrel swap at the range, then its ok?
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No. It doesn't matter where you are, the instant you install the barrel shorter than 18.5" you are in possession of a non-registered, restricted firearm. You have a 30-day "grace period" to call the CFC and register the firearm, but during that time you are not permitted to take the newly-restricred gun to the range, just the same as you cannot technically remove a newly-acquired restricted firearm from its lawful place of storage until the registration certificate arrives.
 
Bartok5 said:
No. It doesn't matter where you are, the instant you install the barrel shorter than 18.5" you are in possession of a non-registered, restricted firearm. You have a 30-day "grace period" to call the CFC and register the firearm, but during that time you are not permitted to take the newly-restricred gun to the range, just the same as you cannot technically remove a newly-acquired restricted firearm from its lawful place of storage until the registration certificate arrives.
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hm, so its different if the firearm was already registered?
Like if you had a registered 16 inch and then swapped to a 12 inch at the range, then its all cool?
 
Bartok5 said:
No. It doesn't matter where you are, the instant you install the barrel shorter than 18.5" you are in possession of a non-registered, restricted firearm. You have a 30-day "grace period" to call the CFC and register the firearm, but during that time you are not permitted to take the newly-restricred gun to the range, just the same as you cannot technically remove a newly-acquired restricted firearm from its lawful place of storage until the registration certificate arrives.
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That's a great explanation @Bartok5 Thank you! Does that mean that anyone can order/buy a shorter barrel on a NR without the CFO being in the loop? (Newbee question, I know)
 
Booga said:
That's a great explanation @Bartok5 Thank you! Does that mean that anyone can order/buy a shorter barrel on a NR without the CFO being in the loop? (Newbee question, I know)
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All NR centerfire semi autos come with an 18.6" barrel minimum.
You can buy the barrel as long as it's not a prohib length. If you install it, then what Bartok5 said applies.

Most people reclassify a restricted to a NR by changing to a 18.6" barrel. Not too many turn a NR to R though.
 
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Bartok5 said:
No. It doesn't matter where you are, the instant you install the barrel shorter than 18.5" you are in possession of a non-registered, restricted firearm. You have a 30-day "grace period" to call the CFC and register the firearm, but during that time you are not permitted to take the newly-restricred gun to the range, just the same as you cannot technically remove a newly-acquired restricted firearm from its lawful place of storage until the registration certificate arrives.
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I think what Tiker meant was: taking the 18.6" rifle to the range, swap with the shorter barrel (your 30 days of grace starts), do you thing and then swap it back before leaving the range (the clock stops).
I feel that would be a very very tricky situation since you'd be playing with the spirit of the law I guess lol. And on a side note I'm not sure you'd keep your range membership if someone thinks you're doing some funny stuff (at least I know it would be the case at my range).
 
Booga said:
I think what Tiker meant was: taking the 18.6" rifle to the range, swap with the shorter barrel (your 30 days of grace starts), do you thing and then swap it back before leaving the range (the clock stops).
I feel that would be a very very tricky situation since you'd be playing with the spirit of the law I guess lol. And on a side note I'm not sure you'd keep your range membership if someone thinks you're doing some funny stuff (at least I know it would be the case at my range).
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Yes, thats what i meant.
 
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