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Thread: Castle nut staking: PSA and BCM

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shao View Post
    The auto punches work and minimize collateral damage but take forever unless people have some kind of industrial model that I'm unaware of.
    The trick is to go at it like a 14 year old with a Victoria's Secret catalog, you can do it pretty quickly. The only ones I've ever had a problem with the auto punch is the Magpul ASAP, the size and shape (and it may be a harder metal?) can require a little more finesse, depending where the castle nut staking notches end up.

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    I used a roll puchase to start mine, then finished with a flathead screwdriver. It move a decent amount of material with 2 hits.

    +1 to IG. I'd ensure its to spec before staking. If you have the tools it's free insurance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by silviacrazed View Post
    Go to Harbor freight and pick up their cheap auto punch. I grabbed a couple they were so cheap. Work great for staking castle nuts.
    http://m.harborfreight.com/automatic...dle-62141.html on sale for $2.99
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    I bought an Auto Punch and I staked the shit outta everything I had. More is better in my book.

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    A. Because of other PSA issues I have seen.

    B. Usually you will see something around the threads (grease, anti-seize, etc..)

    C. General experience across the board except for a few known brands.

    Quote Originally Posted by JC5188 View Post
    How can you determine that? Is it just a trained eye, having seen so many? Or is there a "tell" that can be looked for?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    A. Because of other PSA issues I have seen.

    B. Usually you will see something around the threads (grease, anti-seize, etc..)

    C. General experience across the board except for a few known brands.
    I figured that. Thanks for the reply.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    A. Because of other PSA issues I have seen.

    B. Usually you will see something around the threads (grease, anti-seize, etc..)

    C. General experience across the board except for a few known brands.
    The complete PSA lower I had had nothing on the threads. The castle nut was staked but it came off with a spanner wrench and a tap with a hammer.

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    A quick smack with a roll pin punch and a hammer and you're set. I'm surprised how many have purchased an auto punch to do this. It takes two seconds and you'll be set.

    Definitely follow Iraqgunz advice and double check everything first.
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    I use this punch. It has a sharp tip so a few light taps will get you started and then a few harder its to take you home.
    http://amzn.com/B0006J4QO6

    While you are at it, this hammer is the shizzle
    http://amzn.com/B0007D2D50

    Those auto punches are too finicky to bother.
    Last edited by tonyxcom; 12-31-15 at 02:17.

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    Agreed center punch and a hammer. I have also found the ASAP plates to require a bit more effort than standard.

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