Help Please! Bushmaster Tube Removal

[EastTXHunter]

I have a Bushmaster V match that has the free float tube. I would like to know how hard it is to get this off. I want to replace it with Daniel Defense rails. There is not a front sight so I am hoping that it would not require major dissasembly . Thanks in advance..

 

[mbowerma]

You can do it without the tools but you really should have a upper barrel wrench. Unless you know someone with the tools it could be very frustrating. If you are going play with your AR you should invest in the tools. They are not horribly priced.

But here is a video that shows how easy they are to work with.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK4XzPll9U8&feature=related

 

[bea175]

A good strap wrench is all you should need to remove a free float tube. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[mbowerma]

Quote:
A good strap wrench is all you should need to remove a free float tube. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif



Yeah that too! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif If you already have a free float tube on there. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[EastTXHunter]

Thanks to all of you!!! I will attempt it this weekend. Thanks again, Morgan Richey

 

[MnYoteRookie]

A strap wrench may come in handy. However, if the tube is held in place with a locking collar, you'll need the special wrench to break it loose first. OR... I've heard of folks using a spanner for adjusting motorcycle shocks works just as well... I've never gone that route, so your mileage may vary...

 

[EastTXHunter]

I think I am still screwed /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif even If I unscrew the tube the nut will come off with the tube. So it appears major dissasembly is inevitable?

 

[Okdave]

The Bushmaster free float on the V-Match is a one piece tube. No seperate barrel nut.

 

[gary paugh]

Pull the gas block and gas tube then use a strap wrench or AR barrel wrench spin off the old tube and put on the new.