I am going to make my own out of PVC pipe, my question is ..do I need a 3/4" ID or a 1" ID pipe? On the sticky, one link says 3/4" and the other says 1"

Thanks

3/4 ID is correct. (PVC SCHED 40) Follow DIY link at top of Sticky. Link is correct.

Brett248Vista - Check blueprint data link at bottom of Sticky.

Thanks, I just bought two lengths of 3/4"

Just in case I screw up on one of them.




I also picked up a 9/16" 3/8 socket to JB weld in the other end.
Total price invested so far = $1 for ea length of pvc and 2.97 for the socket, I already have the JB Weld = $4.97
Now I just need to cut the 2 ft. length down and notch the end for the nut

Looks good.

I didn't cut the 4 tabs exactly even on my first try so it would not engage the nut . I cut off two tabs and it worked fine. I just turned the PVC by hand and the nut came loose easy. Good luck.

I want to thank you for the sticky !! saving some ca$h is what I like. I can buy more ammo then !!

You're welcome. Arizona98 did all the work.

Be very careful when tightening the nut, Make sure its level and even pressure is applied.
I ripped the nubs off mine on my first try and i used locktite so it started to dry by the time i could cut new nubs.

As for a handle i just drilled a hole threw the side so i could stick a long screw driver threw the handle and turn it.

Also for me for some reason i had to grind in inside diameter a bit to get the wrench started over the nut. Possibly my pvc was warped or something, But just mentioning it if anyone has issues getting the pipe over the nut.

"As for a handle i just drilled a hole threw the side so i could stick a long screw driver threw the handle and turn it." - DasFriek


I was thinking about doing that too, but decided to try the socket instead.

Thanks for all the help. I will finish it up later this week. It is Turkey season here in NY now and I am after them in a big way this year!!

Good luck with the PVC. I made one that fit perfectly on the barrel nut and the barrel nut was on so tight it just broke when I tried to turn it.

When you guys remove the barrel what are you using to hold the rifle still ? I've read some use a tool to hold the barrel and that it's not recommended to hold the upper or lower as they could be damged.