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Edm
03-20-18, 16:39
I need to remove it and have no idea how to do this. Is it able to be done in a home shop?

Thanks
MQ105
03-20-18, 16:41
With a bolt catch roll pin punch... :cool:

Really.

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/bolt-tools/dissassembly-tools/bolt-catch-pin-punch-prod26484.aspx
jason.mayberry68
03-20-18, 16:45
I need to remove it and have no idea how to do this. Is it able to be done in a home shop?

ThanksYou need is a 3/32 punch for the bolt catch roll pin. This Wheeler Bench block will make it a piece of cake.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1016339811/wheeler-engineering-delta-series-ar-15-armorers-bench-blockhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180320/6f7a6e3eb2b5c3e3b958f0e08a948959.jpg
Edm
03-20-18, 16:51
Thank you. I win the award for stupid today obviously. The plunger fell out as I was putting in the roll pin and I was distracted trying to get two kids to concentrate on homework.
mpom
03-20-18, 19:19
https://www.amazon.com/4-Pc-Roll-Pin-Punch-Set/dp/B000IQLR2Q

The Brownells roll pin punch is no doubt great quality but crazy expensive.
Use some masking tape on lower to protect the finish from being dinged if punch slips.

Mark
10MMGary
03-20-18, 20:16
With a bolt catch roll pin punch... :cool:

Really.

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/bolt-tools/dissassembly-tools/bolt-catch-pin-punch-prod26484.aspx

best $12.00 I spent on a punch
MWAG19919
03-20-18, 20:20
I had a problem that required driving that roll pin out. The Brownells punch made it very easy. If you don’t mind scratching your lower or you’re extremely confident in your skills with a normal punch and some masking tape, go for it.

Best $16 I spent.
Toyoland66
03-20-18, 20:37
Get the Brownells punch, it is relieved to allow it to sit flat against the receiver. You need to drive the pin out front to back.
jsbhike
03-22-18, 08:28
Thank you. I win the award for stupid today obviously. The plunger fell out as I was putting in the roll pin and I was distracted trying to get two kids to concentrate on homework.

A piece of round toothpick makes a decent slave pin to hold the spring and plunger in till you get the pin installed.
usmcvet
03-22-18, 20:18
best $12.00 I spent on a punch

I’m have this punch too. I still tape the receiver or punch to prevent scratching.


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usmcvet
03-22-18, 20:20
You need is a 3/32 punch for the bolt catch roll pin. This Wheeler Bench block will make it a piece of cake.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1016339811/wheeler-engineering-delta-series-ar-15-armorers-bench-blockhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180320/6f7a6e3eb2b5c3e3b958f0e08a948959.jpg

That looks cool. Do you have one?


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jason.mayberry68
03-22-18, 20:23
That looks cool. Do you have one?


Sent from my iPad using TapatalkYeah I do...I have used it alot. Very handy to have!!
Edm
03-24-18, 19:18
Thanks. I actually found the correct punch in my tool box. Came out easy and is fixed now.