Stubborn Barrel Nut (will read like bubba wrote it)

[PanhandleGlocker]

This is the armorers wrench I used. Did my best to keep it square but at when you are nearly standing on it that is a challenge.
Also pictured is a Magpul Industries BEV Block Accessory that has barrel extension support.

I need a new vise block for this exact reason. Do you recommend the Magpul one? I broke my last upper block and haven’t replaced it yet. Still have an AR torn apart needing to get put back together.

 

[mr ed]

Smacking the wrench with the long pipe will get it loose quicker than just tugging on it. The jolt of being smacked will knock it loose.

 

[MacFromOK]

Smacking the wrench with the long pipe will get it loose quicker than just tugging on it. The jolt of being smacked will knock it loose.

This is why impact wrenches are so successful.

 

[Profreedomokie]

I would have tried heat first. If you could have heated just the nut and not risk damage to the receiver.

 

[Sgt Dog]

In one if the posts heat is mentioned. It was tried. Same with a sharp rap with a hammer. Believe me, I wouldn’t have resorted to a dremal until trying it all.

 

[Snattlerake]

I have two 48” cast iron pipe wrenches you can borrow next time. You will not bend a handle on that project, I can assure you. [emoji12]

Nope they will just break and lay your nose off your face. I drove a guy to a hospital from a rig when that exact thing happened.

 

[dennishoddy]

Nope they will just break and lay your nose off your face. I drove a guy to a hospital from a rig when that exact thing happened.

That's why we always used a pipe extension over the handle.