PSA uppper, can't tighten flash hider to where I want it

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Re: PSA uppper, can't tighten flash hider to where I want it

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Or, if you prefer to avoid "unitasker" tools:

http://www.grizzly.com/products/Barrel- ... aign=zPage
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DoubleJ wrote:Tried inner tube, the stinkin barrel is so slippery that I can turn it by hand with a section of bicycle inner tube on there. Is rosin that stuff for bowling?
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If you're really out of ideas, you could rough up the surface a bit with crocus cloth, sandpaper or a bead blaster. It'll be under the handguard or float tube so nobody else will know. No, not my first choice but it might help.
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Re: PSA uppper, can't tighten flash hider to where I want it

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You could wrap the barrel with several rubber bands to increase friction then put it into the blocks and vise.
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I've had excellent results using a couple of pieces of leather. Smooth side touching barrel believe it or not. I use a 4x4 and a spade bit and then cut in 1/2 longitudinally with a band saw. Never tried it but cutting a groove on a couple of 2x4s would work well too.
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Maybe I have an old belt or a shoe I can cut up. What part of rural northern IL? Grew up in Morris myself.
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I've also heard of using powdered sugar.
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The Magpul Bev block will prevent your barrel from spinning. It engages the bolt lug openings n the barrel extension and is flat below that to allow it to seat in a vice and prevent twisting and turning. You may not want to spend any money, I get that, but for $40-$50 on something that will save you headache on this and any future endeavors it is well worth it. My local Bass Pro stocks these. If you have a BP or Cabela's you may find they do too.

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The stuff for bowling may have some talc in it. Not sure on that one.
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is it a melonited barrel?

or regular phosphate?
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