bjones1500 0 Posted December 10, 2014 I'm sure this question has been asked before but what do y'all use to secure your upper safely in a vise without a a vise block ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted December 10, 2014 Get a vise block (or like me keep on borrowing your friends block) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted December 10, 2014 http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/barrel-tools/ar-15-m16-reaction-rod-prod55168.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYMetsFan86 9 Posted December 10, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NO-M-A-R-223-556-WHT-Pin-Upper-Receiver-Vise-Block-4-15-Gunsmith-Barrel-Tool-/121511766984?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4aaa6bc8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted December 10, 2014 Reaction Rod by far is the best for mounting or removing barrels to the upper receiver. But sometimes the vice block or delrin pin blocks are the ticket for small work. If you use a vice block make sure to put the replacement piece in for the bolt carrier or use a bolt carrier without the bolt in place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
West Jersey 0 Posted December 10, 2014 Magpul BEV block. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted December 10, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NO-M-A-R-223-556-WHT-Pin-Upper-Receiver-Vise-Block-4-15-Gunsmith-Barrel-Tool-/121511766984?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4aaa6bc8 Just be careful with that. There is a reason for the design of the vise block - it supports most of the receiver. I know gunsmiths that have used that, but I wouldn't use it for barrel installs/changes. Flash hider? No problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrfly3006 42 Posted December 10, 2014 Just used the Wheeler block..good to go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtornado23 0 Posted December 10, 2014 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/210021/wheeler-engineering-delta-series-upper-receiver-vise-block-clamp-ar-15?cm_vc=ProductFinding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYMetsFan86 9 Posted December 10, 2014 I've used a similar no-mar style for 3 barrel installs....no problem yet...i see what your saying though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T1Defense 17 Posted December 10, 2014 Geiselle rod or the brownells equivalent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,679 Posted December 12, 2014 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/210021/wheeler-engineering-delta-series-upper-receiver-vise-block-clamp-ar-15?cm_vc=ProductFinding I've used the wheeler setup on three barrels, I like the part that slides in like the BCG , it has that pin for lining up the gas tube Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtornado23 0 Posted December 12, 2014 I've used the wheeler setup on three barrels, I like the part that slides in like the BCG , it has that pin for lining up the gas tube i didn't give that piece much thought until i was installing my barrel and used it to time/align the barrel nut with the gas tube pin. took all the guess work out of getting it aligned just right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites