ar 15 barrel torque setting

[mikey176293]

I know the barrel nut is usually 35-40 ft lbs...but no more than 80...do you guys use the forumla to factory in the extension of the ar15 wrench or do you just set your torque wrench to x ft lbs and go? I saw a forumla to use with a ar15 wrench but cant find the forum i saw it in.

 

[angsniper]

I use a torgue wrench and the AR15 wrench, tighten it to at least 35lbs then align the gas tube holes.

 

[technetium-99m]

Hand tighten as best you can (this is really close to 30 ft lbs) then crank it down so your holes line up.

I'll admit to not using a torque wrench, just spin it on and crank it down. It's never caused me problems.

 

[338Shooter]

No real reason to use a torque wrench. If you get it hand tight then line up the next hole you're going to be in the range you need to be in. You will never get XX ft-lbs and a perfectly lined up gas hole.

 

[mikey176293]

good to know...always thought it was one of those things that should be perfect...thanks guys