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Bret
08-30-14, 12:26
I'm working on putting together a complete lower half. Should I do something to help prevent the castle nut from coming loose like apply Lock Tite? Or is there another method? Is there a torque specification for how tight the castle nut should be or do I just tighten until it feels tight enough for me?
n517rv
08-30-14, 12:34
Search is your friend... search for staking

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mkmckinley
08-30-14, 12:37
No, yes, yes, no.

This guy (http://thearmsguide.com/5135/ar-15-how-to-tips-stake-your-castle-nut-in-3-easy-steps/)has a pretty decent writeup. Make sure you have the proper tools and know how to use them.
Hmac
08-30-14, 15:40
Turn it down " nice and tight". Then stake it. Don't used loc-tite.
Clint
08-30-14, 17:05
This exactly.


Turn it down " nice and tight". Then stake it. Don't used loc-tite.
Iraqgunz
08-31-14, 02:59
Probably covered hundreds of times.