Proper Castle Nut Staking Tools/ Advice

[EzGoingKev]

That part costs so much because they are having someone make it for them in such small quantities.

[GTF425]

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It’s just a castle nut.

[EHilderbrand]

For what it's worth, I use a Starrett automatic center punch to stake mine. I installed this BCM QD end plate this morning. Just need to hit it with some cold blue.

[tonyxcom]

I tried one of the automatic punches but end up just hitting it with a hammer to speed up the process.

I use this now
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just a few light taps to get a stake started and then a good wack or two and I am done.

[EzGoingKev]

The price is $188 due to:
- HKParts.com puts a HEALTHY mark up on everything they resell.
- HK is having some company make them special for them in small numbers so the cost goes up.

[mike_f]

I was taught (previous non-gunsmithing job) to use a "prick punch" on the spot to be staked before using a center punch. It seems to help me get the stake right where I want it and keeps the center punch from "skidding".

$5.51 from Brownells.

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...prod25532.aspx

One also comes with the Brownells punch set:

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...t-prod598.aspx

[markm]

How has bending a little metal turned into splitting a friggin atom? Bend the shit and move on with your life already.

[HKGuns]

How has bending a little metal turned into splitting a friggin atom? Bend the shit and move on with your life already.

Ha! Yes, it appears to be quite a complex process.

[Hulkstr8]

The staking notches are too shallow based on what I am seeing for a proper staking. See this thread which will show you the correct style castle nut and how it should look.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...lt-1-min/page2

I will add it to my list of gripes w. LaRue.

Thanks for the resources, I'll read up.

[Hulkstr8]

How has bending a little metal turned into splitting a friggin atom? Bend the shit and move on with your life already.

American craftsmanship.

I understand it is a really simple thing to do, but I don't think I did it well so I am looking for improvement. Not trying to make it seem like its a big deal.