Here’s a video showing you how to install a Aero Precision R-One Handguard on an Aero Upper. I hope this is helpful!
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What is that taper lock tool? Is that a torx or hex?
What type of barrel nut is this and where can you purchase it from?
How do you get this handrail unstuck from the upper I’m trying to wipe down my barrel with oil and the handrail is just stuck on
I love how that in your instructional video on how to do it, it did not work out right… So then you fixed it off-camera and you showed us how it came out.
Oddly enough, this is one of the most durable lock-up mechanisms of any rail on the market. It’s very similar to the BCM system. Maybe not quite as foolproof as Daniel Defense but it’s miles ahead of Midwest Industries and everyone else still using a friction-fit clamp style.
Great guide for a complete AR build from a bag of parts to a complete gun ready to fire
I ordered an Aero Precision complete barreled upper that came with this R-One rail installed and the ejection port dust cover will not open all the way, so I ordered a Magpul Enhanced ejection port cover in hopes of replacing it. Unfortunately what I found is not only did I have to remove the rail to pull the long ejection port dust cover pin out, but the pin won't even clear the barrel nut so I'll also have to remove the barrel nut as well. What a stupid design!!! I know Aero Precision had a great idea with their M4E1 lowers making it so you don't have to drive a pin in to install the bolt catch implementing a threaded pin, but why did they make removing the ejection port dust cover a job better off left to an armorer? I'm frustrated because I'm not going to remove the barrel just to replace the dust cover. I'll just have to deal with the dust cover sticking off the side at 90 degrees or manually pushing it down with my thumb. What really frustrates me is that all of my other AR's including my lowest end ones allow for replacing the ejection port dust cover without making it a major operation. With all of their aerospace background, you'd think they be able to figure that one out.
Don't you think you could at least take the time and trouble to get your terminology right before trying to teach someone else?
Stud. Screws have points. Screwdriver it isn't. Its a TOOL or a TORX driver. Reverse thread. Now go do it correctly.
If I'm switching handguards do I have to swap the barrel nut it comes with if the rail fits over the oem factory one
Do you have to install the Atlas R one or can this take other rails?
What upper do you have? I just bought the Atlas R one but don’t realize that it’s not compatible with my current upper🤦♂️
Well, I swear to God you have been with me Step-by-step on this f**** build. And I love you for it.😂
Why would you use Aero Precision you can't get ahold of anybody in their manufacturing plant or their sales department they don't answer the phone they don't answer their emails they just take your money and blow you off
Will not clear a RifleSpeed gas block.
That rail just gets squeezed in at that one point ? Crazy kind of
Mine doesn't have that cut in it?
Aero gards are nice
Can you install another pic rail on the underside of that or no?
After installing mine it cut into the barrel nut and pushed the hand guard off center so the barrel is not even close to center of the end of handguard. Does the barrel nut have to be timed to make it fit properly?
Do you have a video showing how to install a pistol barrel and aero precision hand guard for a pistol.
Can you link your video showing how to install the barrel nut and gas tube/block please ? I’d really appreciate it
Is that a T15 or T10 bit?
The Aero Atlas handguard is magnificent. I've installed several of them on uppers. Torque spec on their barrel nut is 35-60 ft lbs. I set my wrench for 50 ft lb. The clamping system is ingenious. I've always had to use a couple shims under the barrel nut to get the gas tube to clock properly. You were lucky. The proper grease (MIL-Spec) is Umbrella Corporation AeroShell 35MS/64, a very high temperature anti-seize grease made for barrel nuts. A small tub lasts a very long time. Amazon sells it. Aero Precision makes excellent, well-made parts at superb prices. IMHO, the best value for the buck. Ballistic Advantage is joined at the hip with Aero Precision. From what I understand, Ballistic Advantage makes the barrels for the Aero Precision kits. Likewise, Aero Precision makes the upper receivers for the Ballistic Advantage kits. I've used Ballistic Advantage barrels. Extremely well made. Thus I shop both looking for the best pricing. Using DLC coated bolt carrier groups. Ballistic Advantage usually has them, but I've also used Next Level Armament from Optics Planet when Ballistic Advantage is out of stock. DLC is the best coating I've found yet . . . other than chromed which is very expensive. Holds lube, and its extremely hard surface doesn't wear much. Cleans extremely easily compared to other coatings. The A2 birdcage is almost the best flash suppressor made . . . which is why it's still the military standard. The best in flash suppression is the Smith Enterprise Vortex. Some of the US military Spec Ops use them in lieu of the birdcage. The only downside is it's an open three-prong which can get hung up on other gear.
Anyone know if this would this fit an Ruger 556
Awesome video!! My friend installed the barrel nut and it’s super tight but the torque wrench didn’t click? Could it be the wrench?? Another issue is that his aero precision handgaurd won’t fit! Any ideas why?? Thanks!
I see it is fastened to the Barrel nut
You should put some blue loctite or Vibra-Tite VC-3 on the threads as the ratchet will not old the wedges tight with a lot of shooting..
If you remember can you post a link to the items you purchased. I dont know if i need the 15inch or 16.6 inch. Same barrel as yoi. Good videos tho. Keep it up.
When I follow these instructions and I am finished.. the “nut”s protrude on both sides about 1/16 of an inch.. maybe a bit more.. it’s not much but everything I see shows it should be smooth.
It’s a aero barrel and upper and handguard
The nuts are hand tight.
I can’t imagine I should just crank on them until they are flush?
I just ordered this Handguard, does it come with a barrel nut? If not what should I buy? Thanks.
Thnk so much
I’m going to be using an adjustable gas block that’s not going to be any different for install will it? Also so you know if the 16” 5.56 cmv mid length barrel from aero is pre cut aswell?