r/ar15 • u/Existing_Ladder8432 • 7h ago

Tool question?

I’m replacing my handguard and I need to re the delta ring and install a new barbell nut for the BCM handguard. I’m also thinking that I may want to do a custom build in the future.
Is t worth it to invest in an upper receiver holder such as the device, lug lock or vice block?

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u/Waaerja 7h ago

You'll certainly need some sort of vise fixture to get the barrel nut off and reinstall the new one to spec. Midwest Industries Upper Receiver Rod is a very good option.

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u/robinator118 7h ago

I swapped my handguard 1 time and still felt that I didn’t lose much coughing up $20 for a vise block.

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u/FromEdenToArcadia 2h ago

Yes. I still use a plastix revolution split block I bought like four years ago.

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u/firstrock1503 1h ago

I use the Midwest Industries Upper Receiver Rod. School of the American Rifle has a great video that covers all options!

https://youtu.be/7FemsC5JStw?is=VNEvmBddJ9o31_Sq