I did my first barrel transplant.

[SLAMFIRE51]

After months of debating whether to do it or not, I did my first barrel swap.
I had bought the Bushmaster how- to video a few months ago and watched it several times. It seems to me to be a fairly simple process.
I then ordered the barrel assembly ("Dissipator") and the needed tools for assembly.
Since the upper I was planning to use was shot many times, I was concerned about how much of a problem the barrel nut would be to loosen. Well, my fears were put to rest as soon as I loosened the nut. It unscrewed with no problem whatsoever.
After cleaning and lubing the receiver threads, I screwed the barrel nut until hand tight and then torqued the nut to 35 ft/lbs. I did the torqueing process 2 more times.
To headspace, the extractor and ejector must be removed from the bolt. This also is a simple task. I slipped the NO-GO guage into the chamber, and as expected, the bolt did not lock into place. The bolt locked when the GO guage was inserted.
After assembling the rest of the gun, I took it outside to test fire. Holding the gun away from me like a infectious disease, I pulled the trigger. Hey it worked!! It fed, fired, and ejected perfectly. :D :D :D
For those who have been putting off building an AR, DON'T.

Next project: 20" on an A4 flattop upper as a groundhog and turtle shooter this summer.:rolleyes:

[SLAMFIRE51]

The Bushy at the bottom is the transplant receipent. :p :D

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/19532AR_family-2.jpg

[BattleRifleG3]

Where and why do you shoot turtles?

Great ARs, by the way. I'm building one myself soon.

[SLAMFIRE51]

Originally posted by BattleRifleG3
Where and why do you shoot turtles?

Great ARs, by the way. I'm building one myself soon.

Thanks for the comment on the AR's.

The lake where I fish is infested with snapping turtles. The turtles eat game fish that I am after. Put a stringer of fish in the lake, and you are lucky to have a whole fish when you are ready to leave. Pests are pest.
BTW,shooting turtles with only their heads visible sharpens your shooting skills, especially since the turtles are 100 yards + from our shooting position. .

[5.56NATO]

Hopefully you are taking into consideration a backstop...

[SLAMFIRE51]

Their shell is the back stop. LOL
There's not much bullet left after a 223 HP hits something. Besides, there's nothing except trees for a couple miles.

[nakanakanunu]

:o you shoot turtles, I am telling

[SLAMFIRE51]

:no:

[Land-Warrior]

Originally posted by SLAMFIRE51
:no:

I sense the PETA people will be knocking on your door (knowing you, it'll be the last time they knock) :jump:

[SLAMFIRE51]

Originally posted by Land-Warrior
I sense the PETA people will be knocking on your door (knowing you, it'll be the last time they knock) :jump:

PETA people??????
I thought all them died from puemonia, protesting the killing of animals to make furs in 15 degree weather in the nude.
They survived????:mad:

[Land-Warrior]

go im now]

[warthog42]

Turtles are good eating too, I hope you aren't wasting the meat.

[JE3146]

so what tools did it require..

i know you need the no-go and go headspace guages.. the barell wrench... what else?


cus I'm debating on either building a new rifle or swapping uppers.... A2 for an A3

[SLAMFIRE51]

Originally posted by JE3146
so what tools did it require..

i know you need the no-go and go headspace guages.. the barell wrench... what else?


cus I'm debating on either building a new rifle or swapping uppers.... A2 for an A3

You will also need a torque wrench,(1/2" drive), and a receiver block as pictured below, and set of punches, available from Bushmaster.

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/19532BushyDisAss-7-med.jpg

[JE3146]

i'll prolly just build a new rifle lol....

it'd cost over 300 for tools and a new upper...

I can buy another rifle for like.. 600$

[SLAMFIRE51]

I bought the tools because I wanted to build the uppers I have. And to swap to "pre-ban" barrel configuration when the "Ban" sunsets in Sept.