Removing over-torqued castle nut

[hk_shootr]

Thanks for the links....

[Iraqgunz]

I bought two of them during that last Geissele sale for 49.95. I would keep my eyes open.

Considering the topic of this thread does anyone know where the hell I can find a geissele reaction block?

[titsonritz]

I bought two of them during that last Geissele sale for 49.95. I would keep my eyes open.

I was just thinking he missed the boat on that. Primary Arms Black Friday Sale is pretty hard to beat.

[mark5pt56]

You have two options you can try.

First, with the lower properly secured in the vise, turn the RE in a counter clockwise direction to break the torque. This will result in the end plate lightly damaging a small part of the threads when the locking tab jumps the locking groove, but you'll be able remove the castlenut from there.

Second, you can cut or chain drill the castlenut most of the way through its thickness in two, three or four places. Then, you can use a punch or a chisel and a hammer to break away the castlenut. Fit the chisel in the groove made by cutting or chain drilling and hit it in the direction you would to spin the castlenut off in this fashion. The castlenut will either spin off, or break at the groove.

If you decide to use this method, make sure you do not drill or cut so deep that you drill or cut into the threads. Also, you must make at least two cuts and they should be opposite each other. You can also try your castlenut wrench after making your cuts before using the chisel. Take your time and be careful

This, worked untold number of times fixing black iron water pipe on the farms. Actually, since it's hosed just use a pipe wrench. I would cut it first though since a small chance that the extension might deform.

[26 Inf]

Amazon gives no indication they are out of stock, says they have three: https://www.amazon.com/Geissele-Auto...e+reaction+rod

Cheaper knock-offs:

Brownells sells one (not the G) http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...prod27452.aspx

BoTach sells a Kley-Zion https://www.botach.com/kley-zion-ar1...ne-socket-rod/ I might have this one, I bought one several years ago from BoTach.

Good Luck!

[jpmuscle]

I have the Rod but no block lol.

[26 Inf]

I have the Rod but no block lol.

Well, dang that is what you said, sorry. Reading comprehension is not my strong suit, apparently.