How To Install Tight Barrel – Barrel Installation

There are many tricks used to seat tight barrels. This is a method that I use that works for me. You may choose to do it how you prefer.

Many do 10/22 barrels this way too. Some guys put barrels in the freezer overnight and then heat the receiver on install

Three thoughts. First, the torque lubricant should always be applied to the shoulder of the barrel as well as the threads. The concern about putting force on the locating pin while using an upper receiver holding fixture is largely from lack of lubrication on the shoulder. Second, for those who work on other firearms there is no need to buy an action rod if one has a good barrel vise. I have a Wheeler vise with oak blocks that can be cut to fit most any barrel. It also makes a great vise to hold an AR flat top upper between the blocks. Third and final, the heat used was way too little. A firearm is designed handle heat considerably above boiling point. Heat until spit sizzles. And start with the barrel cold, after spending a couple of hours in the freezer. Just work fast and it will slide right in without a hammer. If not, the barrel extension needs some light work with some medium fine wet or dry sandpaper.

Can you also do a video of removing a thermal fit barrel? Really enjoy your videos, very informative in case I ever have to replace a barrel.

More and more videos. Keep it up.

Cool down the barrel extension and heat up the upper receiver threads with a torch youre done in less than 15 mins

Watched your channel before but just subbed. Your videos on AR rifles is very good. I am an old hillbilly new to AR platform rifles. Your videos are a great service to me. Thanks

Midwest industries has a much better reaction rod than the Geissele.

A modular device should never have parts that are so tight, something is out of spec. Solution so you don’t have to use a slide hammer to extract the barrel, run some Emory clothe on the barrel seat just take a couple of thou off till it slides in easily. And torque the barrel nut for a good seat.

How do you get that barrel out in exchange?

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Wow. Never had a barrel that tight. Pretty unusual, but great video. Thanks.

Put the barrel in the icebox.

I like JP’s instructions. Secure the barrel in a stable position the heat the end of the receiver with a torch for a few rotations then quickly slide it onto the barrel extension.

Wow finally an upload! great.

An old trick is to freeze it as well just using electronics/computer duster gas, can upside down and hit the male part with liquid from the duster gas, gets it cold in a hurry

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May I suggest a rubber mallot and set it upright on the floor.

Takes bravery to post this barrel seating. Nice work. Freezing the barrel can make a huge difference. This is the channel where i built my first two. Thanks dude

I just purchased the gas block pin tool, I do believe it will make life so much easier installing the pin into the gas block. Thank you!

Awful Vice Block, puts all the stress on the pin lugs.

3rd..😜

First?

So nice to see you making vids again.