AR-15 Action block load / rent?

[urban]

Does anyone have an AR-15 action block they would be willing to loan / rent?

I live in Greenfield and need to attach my AR-15 barrel. The one I used to use snapped and given the state of things, don't know I will be doing enough work to purchase another one and the thought of using wood and towels doesn't appeal to me.

Thanks for your consideration.

Joe

 

[ZbornacSVT]

I've got a claw you are welcome to come and use.

 

[urban]

ZbornacSVT where are you located?

I snapped something similar to the DPMS claw and destroyed an upper in the process so I am just a little leery of that type of system.

I am going to try to find someone with a block, but if I can't... I may be reaching out to you!

Thanks!!!

Joe

 

[ZbornacSVT]

ZbornacSVT where are you located?

I snapped something similar to the DPMS claw and destroyed an upper in the process so I am just a little leery of that type of system.

I am going to try to find someone with a block, but if I can't... I may be reaching out to you!

Thanks!!!

Joe

I'm just south of you in Shelbyville.

How did you snap it? I've built almost a dozen rifles with this block without issues.

 

[urban]

It wasn't the DPMS claw, but it was a polymer block.

I was torquing it and >SNAP< the block broke and the upper bent.

Not a happy moment.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

The CLAW is a polymer block...

I have zero concerns with using it and it is available for you to use if you wish. I have one for the .308 platform as well.

 

[urban]

I know and that's why I was concerned about using another polymer. The one I used wasn't as beefy as the panther but was assured it wouldn't break.

Never tried the panther.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

There are three separate pieces that would need to fail for the upper to snap off....so I think it should be fine.

 

[urban]

Waiting for parts to arrive. I will reach out to you when they do.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

Saw a nice block at SHOT today. PRI makes a dual block that works for both an AR10 and AR15. Not sure how long they have been doing them, but it was the first time I had seen them.

 

[urban]

ZbornacSVT - On your recommendation I just bought a Panther Claw from BCM. I hope it works better than the piece of junk I used to have.

Thanks and I'll let you know how it works out.

Joe