Best way to remove KAC flash hider without a reciever vice block

[bleaman225]

I recall KevinB from KAC stating they use a fixture that clamps to the gas block, so you should be gtg that way.

Good to know. Thanks for the info.

Well I got it! I ended up cutting a old tennis shoe up, and taking the strip of leather, wrapping the gas block, than putting it in my vice, I just applied slow steady pressure and it popped off, now I have my AAC muzzle brake on it so I can use my -6, I just wish AAC had used their Breakout instead, but I digress.

Glad it worked out.

[TurretGunner]

Man the A2 on my mod 1 is a BITCH to get off. Never had this much trouble getting a hider off.

Using the DPMS wrench, I cant even get it to budge. Its on there crazy tight.

Scared I am going to rip the barrel out of the upper if I go any harder.

Looks like a crush washer. Whats the deal? Heat?

Replaced a ton of FH's without the need of actionblocks/vise.....Looks Like I might have to go down this route.

[steyrman13]

Man the A2 on my mod 1 is a BITCH to get off. Never had this much trouble getting a hider off.

Using the DPMS wrench, I cant even get it to budge. Its on there crazy tight.

Scared I am going to rip the barrel out of the upper if I go any harder.

Looks like a crush washer. Whats the deal? Heat?

Replaced a ton of FH's without the need of actionblocks/vise.....Looks Like I might have to go down this route.

Is it new or has lots of rnds through it? Might be carbon build up holding it in place. I don't think they use rockset, but heat won't help if rockset, but if used loctite, heat would help

[TurretGunner]

Is it new or has lots of rnds through it? Might be carbon build up holding it in place. I don't think they use rockset, but heat won't help if rockset, but if used loctite, heat would help

Brand new rifle, never shot.

Thats why I am stumped... its stupid tight

[steyrman13]

Brand new rifle, never shot.

Thats why I am stumped... its stupid tight

Lefty loosy- ie CounterClockWise looking from the muzzle to the upper correct? Haha just making sure you weren't having a brain fart.

I don't think a heat gun would hurt to try.

[buckjay]

Its just torque. I had one that was a pain to remove. I just locked down the barrel and removed it.

If you can't do that, I would suggest using a KAC or Geissele Reaction Rod.

[mtdawg169]

Its just torque. I had one that was a pain to remove. I just locked down the barrel and removed it.

If you can't do that, I would suggest using a KAC or Geissele Reaction Rod.

Geissele's reaction rod won't work. I've removed a couple of these recently without any issues. Strange...

[hjmpanzr]

I've removed a couple of these recently without any issues. Strange...

Same here. I use kroil wait a few minutes and then use the hammerhead tool.
I do have the URX rail vise but I dont recall ever needing it for changing out the FH but I do have one to swap out soon so we'll see.

[black22rifle]

geissele reaction rod if you got one.

[TurretGunner]

Yea i dont have any shop tools at my house here besides basic stuff and my AR15 tool. My shop is a few hours away, and would cost more in gas than its worth.

I don't know what to do at this point. I am scared to torque it against the rail or uppper. I was starting to see some barrel flex and , stopped.

All these days in the gym are starting to pay off. Feels like im about to rip the barrel/gas tube out of the upper.

I am putting some serious force into this, and it wont even budge. I have never seen a FH this tight before.

Anyone in NOVA have a Reaction rod (if it will even work) or similar I can borrow/use in exchange for a case of beer or bottle of bourbon?