ar 15 gurus

[saddlebum]

so how hard is it to change a barrel on a AR? specifically a ruger ar556? what tools are needed? any help would be appreciated

 

[dlbleak]

You’ll need a vice block to hold the upper and an armorers wrench

 

[Ignored Member]

Vice block, armorors wrench, and possibly a small allen wrench for the gas block and hand guard.

 

[CHenry]

It aint hard at all. I'd take it to Black Label and set in the shop while Clint does it.
He did my hand guard swap last week while I was over there.
And he didnt charge me because I swapped a few parts and he bought the low profile gas block and labor.

 

[dlbleak]

 

[O4L]

Nothing that a good hacksaw or cutting torch and a welder can't take care of. [emoji16]

They are really pretty darn easy to assemble, or change out parts on.

I've changed out handgaurds a few times, which included basically removing and reinstalling the barrel also, without the fancy tools but I can see where they would make the task a little easier.

 

[rc508pir]

I have heard a lot of stories of the Ruger barrels nuts being a PITA to get off, so be ready to torch it.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

Which Ruger is it? The DI version or the piston?

 

[mr ed]

Push out 2 pins, stick on new upper, push pins back in. Easiest

 

[saddlebum]

Which Ruger is it? The DI version or the piston?

Di