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Barrel removal tool - proof of concept - AZHTfreak - 06-04-2018

So, a little history. The 12" Grrr bug bit me last year, so ordered one up (thanks BFT!), built a trued and bedded upper for the 12" and used my 5.56 pistol as a doner. Fast fwd to this past Memorial day with all the old guy tinkertoy crack on sale which, of course compelled me to buy a Spikes FDE receiver set. This required me to separate the 12" from its Permatex 24300 bedded upper.

Necessity is the mother of invention - cut a 9" section of 1/2" schedule 80 PVC, wrapped a couple sections of electrical tape around the pipe to fit the receiver's ID. Slid it in the back of my clamshelled receiver, and 4-5 hammer whacks broke the barrel free! Bob's you uncle, total tool cost, $1.43... and no parts damaged...!

Barrel removal tool - proof of concept - diddlyv - 06-04-2018

Thanks for tip this one should get a sticky

Barrel removal tool - proof of concept - bj139 - 06-04-2018

There are all kinds of usages for Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
Good idea.

I used this and just whacked it with a hammer.
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/barrel-tools/ar-15-m16-barrel-extension-torque-tools-prod27452.aspx

Barrel removal tool - proof of concept - Lastrites - 06-04-2018

I did the same with a left over piece of copper pipe and some tape as well, used a bit of heat and she popped right out.

Barrel removal tool - proof of concept - montana - 06-04-2018

I have removed more Permatex 24300 bedded barrels from their uppers than I can remember, yet I have only had to wiggle the barrel to take them apart. The hardest upper barrel removal I have had was a ""cerekoted out side barrel extension- inside upper receiver barrel channel" that took a great deal of wiggling, but it did come apart. Heat was never used.

Barrel removal tool - proof of concept - LRRPF52 - 06-05-2018

They've had the Upper Receiver Insert for that decades ago. Used to come with the clamshell kit.

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Barrel removal tool - proof of concept - NugginFutz - 06-05-2018

LRRPF52 Wrote:They've had the Upper Receiver Insert for that decades ago. Used to come with the clamshell kit.

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Yup - still have mine.

ETA: But I will confess it took me 6 months before I knew what the darned thing was for.

Barrel removal tool - proof of concept - Kswhitetails - 06-05-2018

^. Works like a charm!

Barrel removal tool - proof of concept - AZHTfreak - 06-06-2018

Yeah my wheeler tool looks similar, but I didn't want to wack on it with a hammer.

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Barrel removal tool - proof of concept - LRRPF52 - 06-07-2018

AZHTfreak Wrote:Yeah my wheeler tool looks similar, but I didn't want to wack on it with a hammer.

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I can see why. The T handle prevents the upper from being crushed when you clamp it.

The rear is perfect for tapping with a mallet for stiff barrel removal, which is what I use to remove Blue Loc-tite bedded barrels. They just pop out with a few mild taps.

Barrel removal tool - proof of concept - Sticks - 06-08-2018

Mine went missing. Not even sure where my clam shell went, have not seen it since I moved out from the Ex Wife.

I foolishly red locktited my PF Bartlien instead of blue.

Barrel removal tool - proof of concept - Clarence - 06-08-2018

a length of 1" hardwood dowel works, as well.

Clarence