Threading/chopping barrel

[Kayback]

I'm going to leave it to the professionals to get the job done properly, but I want to make sure everything gets done quickly and efficiently with as little time wasted as possible.

If you either thread the standard 16" barrel, or chop it down to around 11.5" (done in accordance to all applicable laws) do you need to remove the barrel from the upper?

Will I need to get a barrel nut wrench or get one made before I go to this step?

How does one "clamp" the shorter barrels to work the barrel nut?

KBK

 

[CPTBeaker]

If you either thread the standard 16" barrel, or chop it down to around 11.5" (done in accordance to all applicable laws) do you need to remove the barrel from the upper?

Yes.

Will I need to get a barrel nut wrench or get one made before I go to this step?

Yes.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=41550/Product/S-W-M-P-15-22-SHOOWRENCH-BARREL-WRENCH

or

http://www.tacticool22.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8&zenid=a8016qpdq8h5qjau808uh0fau0

How does one "clamp" the shorter barrels to work the barrel nut? KBK

If you shorten the barrel, you will need a shorter barrel wrench so you have some exposed barrel to clamp in a vise. You should use barrel vice jaws so you don't wreck your barrel.

http://www.tacticool22.com/shop/index.php?main_page=document_product_info&cPath=8&products_id=19

 

[tacticool22]

You can cut your wrench to whatever length you need.
But if you put a free float hand guard on, you won't need the standard 4 prong barrel nut wrench.

 

[Foxone]

I got a wrench Ill sell ya for 20 shipped, I have a freefloat now.

 

[Rcheli1]

I'm interested, which make and model is it

 

[VectorSix]

I got a wrench Ill sell ya for 20 shipped, I have a freefloat now.

ill take it if he doesnt

 

[Foxone]

Here is the one I used.

 

[BELT_FED]

I feel Everyone needs a barrel wrench to check their barrel from time to time and to deep clean once every few 1000 rds. But I myself ask people to leave the barrel in the upper when they ship. It will protect the ejector which is very easy to break.

 

[tacticool22]

I feel Everyone needs a barrel wrench to check their barrel from time to time and to deep clean once every few 1000 rds. But I myself ask people to leave the barrel in the upper when they ship. It will protect the ejector which is very easy to break.

Excellent point.

 

[VectorSix]

+1 for foxone..

thank you foxone.

I received the barrel wrench today as anticipated.

now i can check / remove my barrel anytime i want too !