Rubber_Duck
Member
Hi everyone!
I'm replacing the M4-style stock on my Bushmaster with a CAR-style 4-position simply because I like the look and smaller form of the CAR stock, although I understand the improvements of the newer style one. My Bushy also has the A1/C7 upper as well and I think it goes better with the CAR stock. Kinda XM177-ish.
Anyways,
I ordered the CAR stock and when I put it on, the buffer tube sticks out with the stock fully collapsed. I expected this, so I ordered a stock wrench along with the stock. I would imagine this stciking out is because the newer collapsing stocks have the same length of pull as the A2 stock in fully extended (A1 vs A2 LOP?).
That being the case, I would need to replace the OEM buffer tube with the one that was included with the CAR stock. I know about being careful with the buffer retaining pin and spring as well as the rear pushpin detent and spring (no need to tell me about it), but otherwise it's a simple operation.
While trying to unscrew the castle nut (which is NOT staked by the way), the stock wrench broke! The little nub of metal that goes into the notch on the castle nut just snapped right off. See pic.
What kind of force is required to remove the castle nut? It seems to be on there pretty tight, and I was putting a lot of force into the wrench before it broke. Now in all honesty I probably got what I paid for, since it was a $5 wrench, however I didn't think it would be a problem as I was only going to use it this one time and saw no need to purchase a fancy armorers wrench. But I need another wrench so what kind do you guys recommend for my one-time use?
Thanks in advance for any help.
I'm replacing the M4-style stock on my Bushmaster with a CAR-style 4-position simply because I like the look and smaller form of the CAR stock, although I understand the improvements of the newer style one. My Bushy also has the A1/C7 upper as well and I think it goes better with the CAR stock. Kinda XM177-ish.
Anyways,
I ordered the CAR stock and when I put it on, the buffer tube sticks out with the stock fully collapsed. I expected this, so I ordered a stock wrench along with the stock. I would imagine this stciking out is because the newer collapsing stocks have the same length of pull as the A2 stock in fully extended (A1 vs A2 LOP?).
That being the case, I would need to replace the OEM buffer tube with the one that was included with the CAR stock. I know about being careful with the buffer retaining pin and spring as well as the rear pushpin detent and spring (no need to tell me about it), but otherwise it's a simple operation.
While trying to unscrew the castle nut (which is NOT staked by the way), the stock wrench broke! The little nub of metal that goes into the notch on the castle nut just snapped right off. See pic.
What kind of force is required to remove the castle nut? It seems to be on there pretty tight, and I was putting a lot of force into the wrench before it broke. Now in all honesty I probably got what I paid for, since it was a $5 wrench, however I didn't think it would be a problem as I was only going to use it this one time and saw no need to purchase a fancy armorers wrench. But I need another wrench so what kind do you guys recommend for my one-time use?
Thanks in advance for any help.