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Vice blocks - A5BLASTER - 03-03-2016
Ok brothers of the horde. Need some advice on a vice block to use with a billet upper or a vltor upper, I was told my clamshell vice would not work with those types of uppers.
Vice blocks - LRRPF52 - 03-03-2016
http://www.plastixrevolution.net/products/ar15-deluxe-atp-upper-lower-vise-blocks?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=10015505989&gclid=CM-NoL_Jo8sCFQiUaQod83kJBQ
Vice blocks - Drillboss - 03-03-2016
It's not a vice block, but these are amazing.
https://geissele.com/reaction-rod.html
Vice blocks - A5BLASTER - 03-03-2016
Thanks for that info gentelmen.
LRRPF52 do you use those vice blocks that you provided a link too and if so, What is your thoughts on them.
Vice blocks - LRRPF52 - 03-03-2016
I use something similar with billet receivers. You can just cut up a plastic cutting board honestly, or use certain vice inserts.
I do that with large frame AR receivers like the AR10 and LR-308, as well as billet AR15 uppers.
Vice blocks - am4966 - 03-03-2016
I use the Magpul insert similar to the reaction rod by Geissele.
Vice blocks - Klem - 03-03-2016
I don't clamp the receiver, trying to isolate it from torque as much as possible. For torqueing I use the Brownells torque rod or a barrel vise on the exposed barrel as close to the torque point as possible.
Vice blocks - Maplebacon - 03-03-2016
Grabbed a BEV for my soon-to-build.
Vice blocks - Keep The Change - 03-04-2016
I have a set made of Delrin I think. It uses the pins on the bottom of the upper and then a flat piece fitting over the flat top and clamped into vice. I bought from a guy on ebay for really cheap and it works great no matter the upper. I've used it on forged uppers, vltor, and a left side charge upper.
Now if you plan on changing muzzle devices occasionally maybe just get a good barrel clamp or vice and you could do barrel installs and muzzle changes.
You might check these blocks out too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NO-M-A-R-223-Upper-Lower-Receiver-Vise-Block-4-15-Gunsmith-Barrel-Nut-Tool-/272141086464?hash=item3f5cdf6f00:g:QLEAAMXQb2JSGAUw
Vice blocks - LRRPF52 - 03-04-2016
Yes. If you are doing any muzzle device work, please do not even touch the upper receiver. Clamp the barrel.
I've seen several instances where people have un-torqued their barrel extensions, which is also indicative of insane torque on the muzzle, or sub-par torque on the extension and barrel tennon.
Vice blocks - A5BLASTER - 03-04-2016
Nope no muzzle device work, just need a good tool to mount upper in my vice for barrel and handgauard install, I have one billet upper I ordered for a build Im going to be doing