LaRue 9" rail installation

[amd5007]

I'm building a 16" midlength with a DD upper and barrel. I decided on a LaRue free float rail, but I have two questions:

Is the barrel nut on the LaRue steel or aluminum?

and, while I found many instructions online, what are the torque ratings for the LaRue barrel nut? Same as a standard nut?

Thank you.

[nimdabew]

Is the barrel nut on the LaRue steel or aluminum?

Not sure. Probably steel.


what are the torque ratings for the LaRue barrel nut? Same as a standard nut?


Same as normal. Grease and torque with wrench

[amd5007]

Thanks. Yeah, I figured. But anyone know if the nut is steel or aluminum?

[MarkG]

Steel!

[Iraqgunz]

If you go to the LaRue website there is a video and instructions about the installation.

[amd5007]

OK, thanks guys. I didn't see that video link on the website.

[Eric D.]

Its been awhile since I installed my LaRue rail but I recall the barrel nut being awfully light for it to be steel.

[amd5007]

I'll email LaRue and ask them then post back and let you know.

[msstate56]

The larue nut is steel. I've recently installed two of them.

[amd5007]

Alright, I thank you all, and here I the response I got from J.P. at LaRue: "The barrel nuts are made from steel."