Ballistic Advantage Low-Pro Gas Block Install

Join Clint as he goes over the tools and proper installation of a cross pinned low-pro gas block on a Ballistic Advantage AR-15 barrel.
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[@tylarhaugan7908]

Glad yall make barrels that have gas block all ready installed

[@Firemountainoutdoorsreviews]

It's all about the right tools and a badass shirt to get the job done.

[@jedmeidam743]

101 Proof... I could tell right away I'm gonna like everything this guy has to say.

[@mattsterpiecenjmaflva9956]

Clint! Great barrel design and explanation. Love how simple you explain everything. You can tell you have a ton of exp doing this and explain it very simply leaving out the need for fancy tools etc. Great stuff!!!

[@nmhvactech5474]

I think you guys should make your barrels and your gas blocks with a center line so they line up easy. Also do you recommend using a .25 feeler gauge to space the back of the gas block.

[@internal_dialogue9290]

Would it be better to install the gas tube in the gas block before installing so your not knocking your gas block out of alignment?

[@ModernMountainMan]

I used this video to help me with an install about a year ago. I turned out great 👍

[@ModernMountainMan]

Here’s my version kzbin.info/www/bejne/joOYlWmhZaiKiKc

[@Beefycheddermelt]

I watched this video before I installed my first Hanson barrel on my Aero m4e1 upper with a gen 2 rail.

[@shihster88]

Doesn't the barrel heat up above the rated temp of loctite after a few mags of rapid fire?

[@Beefycheddermelt]

This guy Mr Hanson is a great asset to the industry.

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Yes he is!

[@M81_WOODLAND]

Just ordered one of your Hanson profile 14.5 barrels for a new pin and weld since the pistol braces are banned now.

[@XuroX.]

Not anymore lol

[@rmblwgn]

i blew ecig vapor thru my barrel after plugging one end to verify gas port alignment lol!

[@sbdreamin]

Is there some reason not to assemble the block and tube off the barrel?

[@zombie92272]

Why do you prefer the coil pins on a gas blocks vs tapered/dowel pins... Are they better?

[@hmsailor6133]

i have a ballistic advantage 10.5 barrel from aero precision and an aero low pro gas block. the gas black is awfully tight. i checked the journal whicj is .750 on both. how do i fit it in?

[@mannymacfly9567]

So if you have a pinned gas block do you have to dimple the barrel or will the pin and screws without dimple get the job done?

[@mikemaddox7927]

If it's pinned your g2g, no need to dimple the barrel. Although you can of you believe your rifle has that big of a chance of a gas block shifting. but be honest the reason we have the lo pro gas blocks is because they will be covered by a handguard. so unless your deliberately like beating your at into the side of a tree where the gas block is located, I wouldn't worry about it bud.

[@mikemaddox7927]

*if * AR

[@andrewjohnson6907]

It's already got a pin through it, where's it gonna go? 😂 Don't dimple your barrel.

[@williamhall2386]

If I have a pinned gas block, can I switch it out for a dimple style block? or is the barrel now PINNED-only

[@c0mputer]

My roll pin is very hard to get in. I’m hitting it and the gas block is spinning on the barrel...

[@Kilo_Twenty]

I'm having trouble getting my roll pin to get into my gas block and tube. The gas tube and roll pin it came with are from a separate vendor. Could that be the reason why it won't seem to fit through?

[@benstv42069]

Just order 2 16” barrels from BA in 556 and 300AAC. Will the set screw gas blocks be secure enough without dimpling the barrels? I feel that dimpling is unnecessary when running a free float rail that goes over the gas block.

[@vgamedude12]

No dimpling? Does the pin make it not necessary?

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Hi Harrison. Thank you for your question and our apologies for not responding to it sooner! Yes, you are correct, the cross pin combined with tightening your sets screws offers a very secure fit!

[@CalaveraCrafts]

On a free floating barrel do you guys sell those types of barrel nuts?

[@Bomber8552]

@Ballistic Advantage is the coil pin necessary? kind of new to building, but I completed it and had issues getting the coil pin in

[@amicrodot]

Sorry if I missed it, but are you leaving a gap where the hand guard cap, would have been? Using a BABL308005M and sentry 7 gas block Also, dimple or no? Done it in the past, just curious what BA thought, in regards to the MOA guarantee?

[@crypto_pinto2660]

Thank you for your response I've been watching these videos and everybody is leaving out that little Gap where the end cap to a drop-in handguard goes and their place in the gas block directly up against the shoulder of the barrel and they're supposed to be the pros I don't get it either

[@findalefinnie]

I am wondering the same things.

[@damienvera3135]

Do your barrels come pinned, or dimpled or anything ?. Without adding the pinned gas block to it.

[@chriswhorror6658]

My barrel comes in tomorrow 16 mid length, what’s good gas block to put in. I got a areo enhancement hanguard 15inch

[@Daniel-jn5tr]

It's crazy how easy it is to assemble a ar15 from the ground up I did it with out any special tools pin punches or polymer hammer all I used was the right size drill bits (end flat sides of course) and some balls to torque the barrel nut

[@mccoybyz1099]

Hey Clint thanks for the builders series it was super helpful and I think your barrels are great but IMHO extremely underrated, then again I don't really care what the brand name only crew thinks anyway (I'm not saying your barrels are considered second rate at all, I'm just talking about the guys who purchase whatever costs the most because that must mean it's the best kinda guys). With that rant out of the way, my question is what are your thoughts on dimpling barrels for a gas block install? Necessary or unnecessary? Let me know if you have the time, and thanks again!

[@brokeenthusiast8861]

Ever heard of staking the set screws on a gas block? What do you think?

[@marshalljones4315]

do you push the gas block all the way against the backstop on the barrel? or does their need to be a little gap between the backstop of the barrel and the gas block?

[@topherd1011]

Marshall Jones-Paragon Fury all the way

[@crypto_pinto2660]

There should be a slight Gap in case you wanted to install the end cap to a drop-in handguard which he forgot to mention I don't think these KZbin guys I using the right process I can't seem to find one they're all doing the same thing they're placing the gas block directly up against the shoulder not accounting for the little Gap that needs to be there

[@JGstunts22]

@@crypto_pinto2660 some barrels need the gap. Most aftermarket barrels are made to be pushed up against because they assume you'll be using a free float handguard

[@Blah4551]

I purchased the 10.5 Modern series barrel and a Seekins precision adjustable gas block thats just a set screw style....I wouldnt have any issues if I just loctite the set screws correct?

[@BallisticAdvantage]

That should work!

[@crypto_pinto2660]

What about that Gap at is needed between the gas block in the shoulder to allow for the end cap to a drop-in handguard every video I've seen nobody's taking that Gap into consideration it needs to be there unless your Barrel was designed for a free float tube only but I don't believe that's how barrels are built. Imo

[@comfycouchreviews]

robert pinto there’s a newer video out Their hanson barrels arent manufactured with that gap because its assumed the user will not be using handguard end cap. Some barrel manufacturers do not make their barrels with that relief spacing Easy way to check, buy the KAK universal dimple jig for like $20. The top pointed screw aligns everything. If theres a gap betwen the jig and the shoulder theres a manufactured relief space if not then it wasnt manufactured with one intentionally

[@ryusekai]

I order a premium barrel with gas block does it come uninstalled?

[@abadmixtape]

Probably way too late of a response but I ordered a premium 11.3" 5.56 barrel. The gas block arrived attached to the barrel, but the set screws were barely tight and it had not been pinned yet so the gas block can easily be removed from the barrel for installation of the barrel nut

[@dannytempleman6853]

It’s also a good idea to use a light colored background and a light colored shirt to do reviews or demonstrations!

[@brokeenthusiast8861]

Does a barrel nut fit over a low profile has block or would it have to be removed to take the barrel nut off?

[@240SSONLY]

it won't fit, it will have to be removed. Well I guess you could unthread the nut far enough to pull the barrel and then do a backwards install... so maybe it can work

[@AwokenGoyim]

Where can I get that vise block you're using?

[@tookewlGU]

How tight should the gas block set screws be? Is there a certain torque spec?

[@WeAreNotAlone69]

tookewlGU You'd think mfg of barrel company would answer. (LOL) Read a post on another vid that a poster has been tightening down AR Gas Block set screw for years to 40 inch lbs, with no thread locker and hasn't had one come loose.

[@toolboxluis]

thanks for the video

[@crypto_pinto2660]

Awesome Shirt By the way

[@TheHippieGunner]

Pantera, Hell Yeah!

[@zeroxwolfx]

Are the gas blocks on the Hanson barrels installed any special way, or do you take them off like a regular pinned low profile gas block? I ask because I have to remove it in order to install my hand-guard.

[@BallisticAdvantage]

+zeroxwolfx No, they are not installed in a special way.

[@YellowCube1]

any answer for this? Need to remove mine as well.

[@BallisticAdvantage]

You shouldn't have any issue taking off the gas block.

[@matthewsavage1258]

so you guys don't put lock tite on it? cause I have to take mine off too for the handguard.

[@zeroxwolfx]

If they put lock tite on it you'd have a heluva time getting it off to install your barrel nut/delta ring assembly.

[@ccollins9981]

I appreciate your knowledge and love your barrels, I own 3, but why don't you dimple the barrels for the end user and take the guess work out of installing a gas block. Eyeball is nuts when a single simple dimple would align it correctly everytime. BCA, which are $40 come with a DIMPLE! C'mon man!

[@GriffXJ]

Not all gas blocks will have the same distance between screws. If you decide to use a different brand or style of gas block, those dimples won't line up. Dimples aren't necessary with the Hanson barrels due to the pin, you'll get a little side-to-side play, but it'll still be a lot easier than having nothing.

[@GriffXJ]

@Wypipo Trippin excellent point

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Laziness and second rate barrels. That’s why.

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Also gas block can move with the pin in 😂😂😂😂

[@johnviera3884]

@@GriffXJ the main screw is ALWAYS in the same spot. Right across from the port. So yea they could do one dimple and they should

[@DEADWINTER]

Nice tutorial!

[@WeAreNotAlone69]

How to remove AR Gas Block that some idiot used ROCKSETT on set screws on AR Gas Block.. Q: Besides smacking the dinky 7/64 / 0.097 screws hoping they will break loose, how do you break loose the dinky little Allen head screws on a gas block if Rocksett has been used ? ? ? Heat = No Water ? (I've read soaking Rocksett in water softens up bond) "Shocking" the bond by inserting a short piece of Allen key, and smacking it wit hammer? Thoughts, tips?

[@BallisticAdvantage]

I would try using heat from a torch, it should help break it up. Then, without burning yourself use the Allen Key to see if it will come loose.

[@WeAreNotAlone69]

Ballistic Advantage posted " I would try using heat from a torch, it should help break it up." Appreciate the response but ROCKSETT is designed to resist high heat. Correct way to loosen is via soaking in WATER, and or in addition to water "Shocking" the joint. HEAT is not very effective.

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Thanks so much for the information- we will keep that in mind for future!

[@Bobsarmory1]

What color locktite are you using on the gas block?

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Bobsarmory1 If you plan on not removing it, use red.

[@mikemaddox7927]

blue or purple should be good for civilian use.

[@InfoRations]

If you go with blue use the newer 243 loctite brand. I don't know if it will holdup to the heat though. Wondering if staking would be better?

[@CalaveraCrafts]

Sick shirt brother 🤘

[@jerseyltd]

Gotta zoom in more brother

[@Snowy0123]

Hard to find better barrels anywhere near the quality that ba offers.

[@Gabebar85]

I have a barrel that has a off center gas block. Like stated in the video.. I've followed all directions as Mr Hanson has stated. Problem is it's not centering with tapping it to center it. I see after going over so many forums that this is an issue with many of your barrels. Why not put these barrels through a QC? It's kinda of a half ass kinda deal.

[@calebclark6739]

I don’t understand why every barrel and gas block isn’t pinned.

[@BallisticAdvantage]

It's a feature of our BA Hanson Series. We can pin a lo-pro on any other barrel for a $40 dollar upcharge.

[@jamespayne4459]

I know, right! It's totally bombproof, never ever wonder if there's even the slightest chance your gas block has moved. I cringe when i watch a video of a gas block install, especially the clamp on style, and the youtuber treats the install with no more significance than an accessory install. I realize that in many cases the un-pinned gas blocks never present a problem, but when you put all your confidence in the quality of a 10-32 screw 3/16 ” long and all the forces acting upon it you are taking the long bet. In contrast, the force required to cause a failure of a properly pinned gas block would suggest a catastrophic level failure of the firearm, like the gun blowing up. I'm no gunsmith true, but I'm no stranger to engineering and mechanics.

[@sentineloffreedomforever1381]

I must have rabies or something

[@wymanmore3982]

Pan-ter-a!

[@xzaviercleric3771]

Mr. Clint Hanson, I'm a big Ballistic Advantage fan. I already have one of your 16 inch barrels and love it. I am wanting to order 4 more barrels but I have some technical questions that I need answered. What is the best way to contact Ballistic Advantage? I've used the "[e-mail]" and have not always gotten a response.

[@BallisticAdvantage]

+Xzavier Cleric Try emailing me at [e-mail].

[@jamesstacey529]

Xzavier Cleric did any you're Hanson barrels come chrome-lined or are they nitrated ? any help would be appreciated possible first-time Builder?

[@johnviera3884]

So I guess dimpling isn’t in style anymore? lol

[@The10thManRules]

Do the Modern Series barrels come already dimpled or ready for a pinned gas block?

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Every barrel that we make can have a cross pinned lo-pro gas block added to it for $40. Our BA Hanson Series barrels already come with one.