How to Install an ATLAS Handguard

[@bolriconyc3795]

I just did this a few hours ago. You have to remove the barrel nut to replace the dust cover. Removal was easy, seems like it was torqued down to 35 foot pounds, no shims. Took out the dust cover and replaced it with what I had and reinstalled the barrel nut, torqued it to around 50 foot pounds and continued to reassemble. The problem I came across or something that needed to be pointed out in this video is that the gas tube slides right in and the barrel nut doesn't have to oriented for it, there is plenty of clearance. The important part of the barrel install is that the ridges or slots going front to back have to be in alignment with the gas tube because if it's the handguard tightening lugs WILL get caught up on the barrel nut and will not tighten up properly causing damage to the barrel nut. The barrel nut has grooves specific for these handguard lugs and have to be in the proper orientation for everything to line up. I redid everything and saw why it was torqued down to the minimal 35 foot pounds, it lined right up. The shims are necessary if you want to torque down the barrel nut to more than 35 foot pounds. I might order some because 35 is just to little for me.

[@deejay2294]

Love these parts, just started an AR build and found Aero a few days before the Washington state gun ban, and Aero filed a lawsuit against them. If there is any way to donate or another way to support you guys a lot of people want to see you guys come out on top, let us know

[@kobudo]

Got my old barrel, gas block and handguard pulled off my rifle last night in preparation for an Aero barrel, gas system, and 12.7” Atlas S-One handguard. This is gonna take a little over nine ounces off the nose end of the rifle, and I’m looking forward to seeing the parts come in and finishing the upgrade!

[@MILSPEC_MEXICAN]

I did the same and it didn’t work with my upper so I had to get an aero upper but that’s fine their quality is great

[@kobudo]

@@MILSPEC_MEXICAN Yeah, you need the right barrel nut for the upper. Aero has their own proprietary system that they sell as well, that only works with their uppers. It sounds like you got the latter. New setup works great, but is slightly overgassed, so I replaced a steel weight with a tungsten one in the buffer to tame it down.

[@jordanwiser4192]

My wouldn’t fit right, was fucked up from the factory, and the design makes it where it WILL pull to one side and push down ensuring you WILL have a crooked handgaurd and a canted one. 1/10 they are horrible, overpriced junk that they pay millions to KZbinrs to push cause nobody ever buys from them twice

[@jordanwiser4192]

@@MILSPEC_MEXICANno no, they are very very shitty compared to even brands half the price. It’s like they want you to pay a premium for the aero name, when they have absolutely no reason to

[@kobudo]

@@jordanwiser4192 Mine has fit right, stayed straight, and has been pretty good. Sounds like you got a bad one, the wrong model for your upper, or messed up the installation somehow if you have problems like that.

[@LeonardoMarcattidaSilva]

Great video! It is quite easy to adsemble that handguard. Aero Precision rocks!

[@donron4625]

Perfect video. From the soothing music, the ASMR to the the dad bod. Love my Aero, best lowers ever.

[@Baltimoreed]

Ordered a Atlas M5 15 inch od handguard for an AR15 from OP. My order was correct, came today, the end label on the box was correct to my order but the box printing was for a AR10 M5 and the 15 inch od handguard inside it was for an AR10. Darn it. Was all set to build another .45acp 16 inch upper this weekend. I’ll call OP tomorrow.

[@JEJAK5396]

Aside from the indexing barrel nut, pretty cool.

[@Chaz31358]

Building now, looks like yall forgot to put the special install tool in the box. Gonna be needing that comped if I can't pull it off with allen wrenches.

[@mikerostine6253]

Why shim the barrel nut? Aero upper and a BA barrel could need shims? I have an ar15 and ar10 that I'm about ready to build. S1 handguards on both, light weight racing.

[@AeroPrecision]

You might get lucky after applying the correct amount of torque to the barrel nut and have perfect timing, but there is a chance you wont. In this case, you will need shims which come with your handguard in the box.

[@gunner45357308]

Love your parts, have used them on many builds.

[@JGstunts22]

Can you show how this wedge lock works to secure the hand guard and how it’s superior to other systems

[@JerrBearTactical]

Fantastic information ! The only thing I do different that you didn't show is I dimple my barrel using a dimpling jig for precise alignment of the gas block over the gas port. And for me when I torque the gas block set screws I use a touch of red Loctite and torque to 35 inch pounds.

[@macgyver5108]

That voids the warranty on their barrels...

[@JerrBearTactical]

@@macgyver5108 It certainly does. I've been using Aero Precision / Ballistic Advantage barrels for over 6 years. I've got 2 dozen of there barrels Never once in all of that time have I ever ran into a problem with a barrel having to be returned for a warranty issue !

[@mikeingeorgia1]

Most likely, they’re worried that you’re going to dimple it too deeply. I have a barrel from a different manufacturer that came with just one dimple, although the gas block came with two set screws. I bought a dimpling jig so I could add the second dimple.

[@jrossnjax7]

Gotta love Aero products! Quality and price are great! That lock up system they use should be on every handguard! Compared to Geissele I seriously don't see any quality difference other than charging customs $200 more for similar handguard. If you removed the Geissele logo you couldn't tell the difference in my opinion. Great video 👍

[@gunfreak1911]

Have 3 of these hand guards on 3 M4e1 uppers. Have yet to use a shim or even time the nut. Gas tube clears the nut just fine on all mine 🤷‍♂️

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

That's how fast I assemble my uppers too...

[@JerrBearTactical]

Aero Precision for life😁👍👊

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

@@JerrBearTactical 😁 you know that's right brother 🇺🇸

[@josephcolton7519]

For sure. I looked around forever at different companies when building my first ar and am so happy I finally went with Aero. Easy to work with, great quality, and being affordable are the great things about this company. I'll definitely be sticking with them for all major parts on my builds

[@sbdreamin]

I'm stoked. Ordered one of these and wasn't sure if it came with the nut. Now I now I'm set! Can't wait!

[@tomasrecinos448]

Is the barrel nut aluminum or steel?

[@sbdreamin]

@@tomasrecinos448 feelings like aluminum. Not positive though. It was pretty light

[@tomasrecinos448]

@@sbdreamin thanks for the response

[@shanewags2035]

The M5 handguard doesn’t come with the wrench extension?

[@DevilDawg12]

I came here for the same reason. I ordered mine thru Primary Arms and tried reaching out but haven’t heard anything back yet.

[@DevilDawg12]

I found out that the wrench extension doesn’t exist for this model. The standard ar-15 armorers wrench fits this barrel nut.

[@808Vegainz]

Just purchased my 2nd Atlas handguard. Awesome work Aero Precision 👍

[@beeleo]

I've got THREE now... HELP, I can't stop...

[@huhwhatguy]

Great video, I learned something new today! Any chance you can do one for a stripped M4E1 lower build, pretty please? Thanks!

[@p51mustang24]

You can use the guide for any stripped lower build, the m4e1 will just be easier in a couple spots due having a screw or two where there are normally pins.

[@huhwhatguy]

@@p51mustang24 Ah, memory lane.... Thanks but all set now. As a side note, YT banned all instructional videos for assembling lowers and pretty sure that's why Aero didn't produce one.

[@TRDbison]

How can I get an AR15 ATLAS R-ONE M-LOK Handguard in the Magpul OD Cerakote finish length 16.6

[@anthony4525]

Is it normal for the gas tube to have a little wiggle room left to right by the barrel nut? I have noticed when I installed this rail I had a bit wiggle room. Of course I can only hear the gas tube wiggle when the chambered is locked to the rear. If you can get back to me that would be great thank you.

[@johnch1p]

Radial movement of the gas tube in the front of the upper receiver is normal. The OD of the gas tube and the ID of the "cloverleaf" hole in the front of the upper receiver allows movement of the tube to align with the gas key of the carrier. Its also a good indication that the gas tube is perfectly aligned in the barrel nut.

[@lemon8513]

0:33 the heck I thought i wouldn't need this Shims for the alignment of the barrel nut. Are they really needed?

[@lemon8513]

answering 2 months after: yes, it is 🤡

[@ls033189]

Just dry fitting my barrel nut, I notice that my gas tube clears the nut even without one of the notches being top dead center. Is this something anyone else has noticed with theirs?

[@salmonmoose509]

I noticed this aswell, but i still used the shims to make the notch dead center just to make sure

[@The-Skinn]

Yes but you must have them properly aligned so your hand guard rail marries the upper rail evenly.

[@jordanwiser4192]

It will mess up where your taper locks engage the nut and cause the handgaurd to sit crooked

[@monocogenit1]

No barrel dimple? And does it matter what kind of anti seize? I like the copper colored stuff.

[@jordanwiser4192]

I didn’t put shit on mine and never had a problem

[@TheKingsCamp]

Does the dust cover rod aid in anti rotation of the hand guard? Mine doesn’t extend out that much…

[@TheSpaceBorn]

Looks like you have to take the barrel nut off to change the dust cover on an M4E1 upper no?

[@bolriconyc3795]

Unfortunately, yes.

[@robbio121]

It looks like my Atlas R-one nut is able to screwed down onto the upper by hand. I’m not sure if there’s gonna be enough thread left for torquing to 35-45 lbs ft?

[@CarlPapa88]

I know its a lazy question, but is it cheaper to buy a complete upper with the Atlas R-One or just buy all the parts separately? Putting a shopping list together for my 1st AR and like what Aero is putting out even if it limits handguard options. What torque wrench is that?

[@gianfrancio1634]

hello sorry more or less you can mount that andguard on every regular reciver? i mean not regular like the skar or different shape

[@CarlPapa88]

I believe their Atlas system handguards only fit their enhanced receivers. Limits your customizing options later.

[@goosecouple]

Hi, does Aero Precision use any threadlocker on the screws securing the handguards for the complete uppers sold online ?

[@AeroPrecision]

We do not.

[@pootinhammer]

does the wrench extension come with the purchase of an assembled upper?

[@DevilDawg12]

The wrench extension doesn’t exist for the M5 handguards. The standard ar-15 armorers wrench fits it

[@goober8598]

What size Torque wrench will I need

[@skid2964]

What brand torque driver is that you are using?

[@Odessa45]

Does the little turnbuckle screw have a "Right Way" and a "Wrong Way"?? This video makes no mention of the small detent and set screw that bears against the center of the turnbuckle..... need more info...

[@jordanwiser4192]

Just depress the detent if you need to loosen

[@DoggyReal2]

If I want to simply replace my mlok handguard for this shorter one, I don't have to worry about shims and barrels, right? THX

[@squidy4082]

I would assume a 16.6 inch would work well perfect with an 18-20 Inch right ?

[@brianbeauchaine2597]

How can you tell if your gas port on the barrel is perfectly aligned with the gas port on the gas block?

[@fabiangonzalez-cortes8894]

Ideally you would purchase a quality barrel that has already been pre-dimpled. If that's not the case, you will need to dimple your own barrel with a dimpling jig.

[@brianbeauchaine2597]

@@fabiangonzalez-cortes8894 I understand that, but even when dimpling how do you know if you have the hole in the block perfectly lined up with the port in the barrel? I drew a line with a pencil and think I have it lined up, but just curious if there’s a way to know for sure. Obviously you can’t look and see daylight.

[@raymondsaults7603]

Measure the distance between the port and end of gas block then put a piece of tape on the barrel where the end of the gas block should go. Then you can just mark a straight line so you’ll know it hasn’t rolled.

[@beeleo]

In just about every case, one of the set screw holes will line up with the gas port. You can remove the screw, align the hole in the block with the gas port, mark everything and then rotate the gas block 180° and tighten down the screws. Dimpling is nice but is in NO way a requirement. It's more of an extra step that's just not necessary. But since you posted this 3 mos ago, I bet you found something out...

[@brianbeauchaine2597]

@@beeleo actually I had set the project aside for a while, so that’s helpful. Thank you!

[@Emorysr]

What was that slick bench device you were using to hold the upper.

[@robertosborne1753]

A device you should never use to perform this job

[@DsynkRides]

Know the vid is old but cna anyone tell me where i can buy one of the tools for the taper lock?

[@beeleo]

Yeah... it's a Torx wrench... try EVERYWHERE, if you need to buy one... LOL.

[@Flippwn1]

​@@beeleo People that don't work with small electronics probably have never seen a torx bit. The tool that it comes with the handguard looks proprietary. Your attitude only shows your insecurity about your own room temperature IQ.

[@tyler9881]

Is the barrel nut wrench a proprietary wrench? My tool doesn't seem to work with it too well

[@DevilDawg12]

The barrel nut fits with the standard armorer’s wrench

[@69FJB69]

Maybe I’ll send my in because the part where you balance the two things and tighten it... one won’t come off and I can’t put it back on right

[@andrewcota8906]

Where can you buy just the bolt nut

[@friendsfamilynews9046]

Sadly my ATLAS Taper Locks came with one missing threads on the inside preventing me from installing. Hopefully Aero will send out a new set to me

[@erickmoyers7518]

one side is reverse-threaded

[@craigbrown5682]

Installed a atlas r-one on my m5 can’t get the handguard too but up against the receiver. Did I do something wrong, installed it twice, same results.

[@beeleo]

Well, first... it's BUTT and not 'but.' And the distance from the upper receiver is directly determined by the barrel nut. If your barrel nut only screws on so far, that's as close as the hand guard is going to get to your upper receiver. All of mine have about 1/64" gap... I can live with it and you can't do anything about it.

[@aidendirtbikes7914]

I’m trying to take mine off because the exterior of my barrel is dirty and the one side won’t come off

[@fredir3596]

If you’re talking about the wedge lock assembly, try putting it back together loosely and tap it with a plastic mallet.

[@marcb1278]

Is it OK to just butt the gas block onto the barrel shoulder like what you did? My experience with Aero gas block and Aero barrel is that the gas port has a distance of 0.295 from the shoulder doesn’t just get centered in the block when butted to the barrel shoulder. If so, what is usually an acceptable deviation? Thx

[@jackgrafmeier1003]

I know this is a very late reply but on a set screw style gas block, one of the set screw holes lines up perfectly with the gas hole, so by lining that up you should be able to see if you need to leave a gap from the shoulder or if you can butt it right up against it!

[@beeleo]

Jack G is correct and the hole in the gas block is often larger than the hole in the barrel to allow for some variations. To be picky, you can always fire a few dozen rounds out of the rifle and then go back... remove the gas block and look for any marking done by the hot gases and adjust accordingly. The gap needed in some setups may be due to the expectation that there will be a handguard end cap between the gas port and the shoulder.

[@squidy4082]

Since when did y’all have a 16.6 length ?

[@darkspectro100]

I see it . All clear. You guys ROCK!

[@79dogface]

Great rail but I’m a little disappointed that with all the potential places for mlok slots the only ones are at the 3/6&9 positions.

[@robertm8401]

Go to Ballistic Advantage and get their Logic rail. They are essentially the same, but with MLOK slots on the other positions.

[@79dogface]

@@robertm8401 I’ll check it out thanks.

[@armeddiver]

Thank you! This video is a huge help.

[@YouTubeflakeland]

I know I'm overthinking this but are you supposed to stop at the last click when I tighten the handguard nut?

[@deejay2294]

The click is from the torque screwdriver tool he used, the click tells you that it's at the torque u set it on

[@YouTubeflakeland]

@@deejay2294 lol no, you don't know what you're talking about but good try. Their tightening mechanism clicks on their handguards, you can use a Allen key by hand. I use a wheeler f.a.t. driver and a kobalt 50-150ft/lb torque wrench, I know that click Rick.

[@deejay2294]

@@KZbinflakeland why would u ask the question if you knew why

[@YouTubeflakeland]

@@deejay2294 I don't, their handguard doesn't have a torque spec it goes by clicks. That's why I asked on aeros channel, the manufacturer.

[@deejay2294]

@@KZbinflakeland did you ever find out?

[@tomasrecinos448]

Is the barrel nut aluminum or steel?

[@billwell9266]

Just got mine today ... with no shims. And of course I need one.

[@vincuillaable]

Same! So pissed

[@mattfleming86]

Had I known the ATLAS required clocking/timing I would have NOT purchased it. I ventured away from MI for 5 freakin minutes and this is what I get.... never again. I love Aero receivers but this is a massive fail.

[@CarlPapa88]

I've seen some other Atlas handguard vids that were saying there wasn't any timing or fiddling needed. That's not cool.

[@nosaint317]

Very nice video. Short and to the point 👍

[@papatacomoto]

Does this fit a p.s.a barrel?

[@JG-gz9qj]

Does the Aero Precision AR15 15in ATLAS S-ONE M-LOK Handguard Still come with the wrench extension?

[@AeroPrecision]

yes it will be in between the foam and box itself

[@JG-gz9qj]

@@AeroPrecision thank you for the quick reply! My rail should be coming in soon so excited

[@06lanevomr]

@@AeroPrecision does complete uppers come with all those tools? I don't see it in the box

[@camacholopez1657]

@@AeroPrecision I bought a complete upper last week and there were no tools in the box. The gas block or handguard is canted. The guard is shifted slightly to one side, something is not installed properly. What should I do?

[@CarlPapa88]

​@@camacholopez1657They get in touch with you? If the barrel nut wrench comes in the build kit, you'd think it would come with the complete upper too.

[@christopherbinkley2243]

How do you determine the number of shims needed?

[@sly9889]

Trial and error. Add them 1 at a time and torque to spec till you get there

[@Jonathan906]

What sly9889 says. I just installed one. Adding my second shim got me so close that I was tempted to just back off the nut a bit, but I really wanted my full 35 foot pounds so I went on to add a third shim. Three did it for me. Three shims, and a bit of a nudge past 35 on the torque wrench.

[@Ntmoffi]

You have a large window within your torque specs. If it's aligned within 35-65 ft lbs you dont need shims. The main reason for the low torque is because of the barrel nut. But going over 35 isn't that big of a deal.

[@matthewbetz4866]

@mattc6395 I also noticed a similar situation when leveling my new optic to my rifle. The handguard has a little bit of cant (to the left) compared to the upper receiver. Anyone know if this is normal or a significant issue?

[@maxtheroofer8004]

I just got an aero complete upper with the altas r handguard, mine is also canted a degree or so to the left

[@matthewbetz4866]

@@maxtheroofer8004 I just took the handguard off and tightened it back down with it clamped in place lined up. Haven't been back to the range since, so we will see how it holds up to recoil.

[@deejay2294]

@Matthew Betz have you checked it out yet, did the recoil cause it to cant again?

[@matthewbetz4866]

@deejay2294 it has held up so far. I don't have more than a few hundred rounds through it since the fix, though.

[@billpiech7564]

You didn't loosen the barrel nut after you initially torqued it to 35 ft-lbs and re-torque to something higher. All the other videos show torque to, say 45 ft-lbs, loosen with a breaker bar then torque again to say, 65 ft-lbs. I was just wondering why you didn't do that. Also when putting in the hardware for the hand guard it's difficult to see because the hardware and hand guard are black and you're wearing black clothing. You got lucky getting it on the first try. No one I know did that. It takes several tries and you have to play around with the screw to get it right.

[@marriagethotz3820]

How do you remove a stuck wedge?

[@yakkintyler7293]

I hammered mine out. It gets stuck every single time now and won’t hold the HG tight anymore

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

My ALICE handguard thanks you

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

the T is silent. Pretty bad when the rep doesn't get their product name right.

[@beeleo]

The "T" got stuck in his 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?" beard...

[@Frobinson3]

What size is the wrench extension?

[@fredir3596]

It’s specific to that barrel nut and comes with the barrel. It uses 1/2” drive.

[@crisibarra6850]

My handguard didn’t include shims

[@84chevyguy1]

I thought the barrel nut didn’t need indexing

[@pulaski789]

Unless the nut has indexing for the gas tube like the original barrel nuts do, but most free float barrel nuts don't require indexing for the gas tube just torque to specs and done

[@rlm2010az]

Great information

[@jackking8027]

Does it come with the wrench?

[@codyborer8271]

Yes it does

[@oscarbarahona5419]

It comes with the tool not the torque wrench

[@AlexC-dd5ic]

Mine didn’t come with the wrench...

[@beeleo]

@@oscarbarahona5419 Really... mine came with a torque wrench and it was all set to the correct torque and everything... (NOT... Thank you Capt Obvious)

[@beeleo]

@@AlexC-dd5ic I bet you didn't look through the box hard enough.

[@hossy540]

Thank you.

[@doodman325]

I didn’t get any shims

[@mustangnotch]

Excellent thank you.

[@dannyrbailey]

Ordered an atlas r one fde 9” from midway and the t15 tool doesn’t even fit the t15 screw lmao

[@Rockhurst22]

Do you know what size is needed if a T15 doesn't fit?

[@Trench_God_93]

Beautiful

[@danielto3060]

What kind of anti seize grease did you use ?

[@billwell9266]

Umbrella Corp Aeroshell works great ...Amazon carries it if you use them

[@Mike-kh9gj]

I’m trying to change a barrel aaaand it’s not I call bullshit on y’all using grease

[@ROOSTER333]

I can't get mine off

[@mikes8948]

Went through the trial of finding the right shim count for no reason...the gas tube would have cleared the barrel nut, regardless, with room to spare. Possibly save yourself some time and aggravation by mocking it up before hand, but also make sure the barrel nut isn't going to tighten against the upper before torquing the barrel down.

[@bilbsk.2510]

Awesome videos

[@fook-joby-den6172]

I guess I got VERY Lucky….. On my one aero Atlas-R-One(full 12oclock 1913 pic rail+ Mloc Version. I got the threaded 🍆& two 🥜’s. Mine did NOT include any Shims & I don’t recall if instruction reguarding the barrel nut torque specs or not. I did get the composite barrel nut, barrel nut wrench n such. Some suggestions if I may. Printing up a single two sided advertisement of some sort & tossing one of them in each rails box so instead of having to track down the information, it’s literally Leaflet or two sides printed page/card or some sort that contains on it, maybe a coupon code or rewards program do more buy more points can save toward various Benefits that can buy only with the points on aero home page/web page or select authorized dealers. As by Putting a QR code on the flier/insert with install instructions in pdf/Microsoft office word style lay out, &/or even a QR code directly to the install video. While it’s not highly difficult to locate the info it does take extra time that with a few dollar price hike to cover the expenses & at the same time turning a one time customer into a 3x or repeat customer is simply just benefiting both the business and the consumer alike in s symbiotic relationship. Anyways, please understand I’m not trying to rip into your business practices. Im just offering up an ide to look at 6then if it makes sense to look into that’s awesome & if deemed fine as in I’ve got no issues with that either. Side note: with your new CHF barrels in the line up, I’d love to see an Carrier with OCKS fasteners and beefy stake job, add a SOPMOD style extractor kit yo a good go/mount c158 bolt using spring go 4-6 coil extractor springs bard off barrel length range & has system length.

[@kevinhershberger8843]

I have an atlas one hand guard for your 308 model and can't seem to find a barrel nut wrench for it. Didnt come with it when it shipped so I bought an ar 15 one and it doesn't work. I got fucked

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

Any handguard maker not offering the nut and wrench with their products, is behind in times.

[@Mr_Clean]

Every one of their uppers I've bought it was underneath the foam in the box

[@evilkillerwhale7078]

@@Mr_Clean Same here

[@SectionChief]

@@Mr_Clean I concur, Same here. Included in every handguard purchase.

[@beeleo]

@@Mr_Clean Yep... Now I have three of these things... Does anyone want to buy one? LOL

[@sthompson5254]

You don't explain how to tighten this correctly. I've got half hanging out on one side I can't get to go flush, all kinds of issues. Great in theory, but shit in actual engineering

[@EarthAltar]

Not as awesome as the M4E1 enhanced, but still pretty cool.

[@macgyver5108]

"Skipped" showing an important step, tighten and loosen the barrel nut 3 times to season the aluminum threads so they don't come loose down the road and give you a more accurate torque value.

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

I wonder if they offer the nut in steel as a option, or just aluminum only?

[@macgyver5108]

@@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill I highly doubt it, you don't want to mate Steel to Aluminum parts if you can help it, especially on something threaded if it's parts that are going to see a lot of heat cycling. Because those metals cool at different rates the parts will eventually wiggle loose even with the strongest of thread lockers. So for example mixing Steel and Aluminum for your scope mounts is a bad idea, like say steel rings on an Aluminum base... The other big problem is if the steel puts ONE tiny scratch through the anodized finish on the Aluminum receiver you'll get some nasty galvanic corrosion!

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

@@macgyver5108 The majority are steel nuts. Been that way a long time. Aero said they offered in steel at 1st, but only went with aluminum to drop weight.

[@MrCooper89]

@@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill The indexing that occurs between the handguard and upper receiver would prevent any rotation of the barrel nut once it's mounted.

[@1200Donkster]

Lol, I think you got to spin around twice then clap your hands 3 times , then spin around the other way 3 times and clap your hands twice..

[@darkspectro100]

Yeah babe !!! 😂😂😂

[@Thisthat1234]

Do not be fooled. The timing for the barrel nut is not that simple lol. The wedge lock assembly will not fully seat if barrel nut is not perfectly timed.

[@Odessa45]

TRUTH! I fiddled with this for a few hours last night ... I'm not convinced that I got it right LOL

[@robertosborne1753]

NEVER use a reaction rod like this to tighten barrel nuts. This rod is ONLY for adding or removing muzzle devices. If you want to torque on the upper itself, you have to use an upper receiver clamp in the vise... Now, if your reaction rod has a sail to lock in the upper it would be a bit better, but the proper way is to clamp the receiver.

[@georgedasani9095]

This!! Was thinking the same thing, hes gonna shear that barrel extension index pin clean off. Best is the midwest industries version

[@chrisb9478]

Go watch School of the American Rifle video on torqing barrels and which tool to use. And what happens if you use the wrong holding device.

[@robertosborne1753]

@@chrisb9478 Yea I know, but HIS rod has a sail on it (as mine does) but most people dont; they use the geissele rod, which doesnt, and it's not good.

[@aaroncollins2643]

Except for the part where you send out the wrong torx tool. Thank!

[@bryant9850]

The lock wedge is the worst, and you can't get the dust cover off without removing the barrel nut. This stinks.

[@lonnieduran7315]

The main thing you are not saying is the 200$ tool to hold everything in place.

[@SamuelSalzman]

Yeah, the Geissele reaction rod isn't cheap.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

Wheeler Upper upper vise block clamp, SKU: 156444 for $34.99. The poors have options, but the poors must learn to google.

[@alexw9037]

Midwest reaction rod is cheaper. Primary arms has em for 115 bones rn.

[@robertm8401]

Amazon has the wheeler rod for 45 bones

[@jessemccormick7204]

"CoMeS wItH RaTcHeT eXtEnSiOn" oh really now. I must be blind then.

[@burkemccoy8828]

Gov profile 🤢

[@bulletmunchr]

Can’t even pay for background music lmao

[@jonnc.5364]

What size drive is the wrench extension ?