@morwhiskey I hope the video helped you out. I now at the time I made this, there were not too many instructional videos on this subject. Thanks for watching and the comment!
@wyman2271 No you don't but you need to find out if CMMG uses the commercial or mil-spec tube so you can buy the correct size stock. If you take your current buttstock off, take a look at the buffer tube you have on there. If it has a slightly slanted end, you have a commercial. If you have a flat end, you have a mil-spec size tube.
Also, the Magpul stock that I bought didn't need to re-use the original plate or nut which is a great thing since I pretty much scratched the sh!t out of the nut because I didn't have a spanner wrench.
@RogueCivilian Me too! I just got my Magpul MOE stock kit today in the mail to replace the fixed A2 stock on my AR-15 carbine, and was searching around YT for vids like this because Magpul doesn't have any info on it's site about this. Unfortunately, I realized while watching this that I forgot to order the damn spanner! >:-( Now I have to decide whether or not to try to use something else and hope I don't fuck it up, or order a spanner and wait...
Awesome, at first I thought Bushmaster pinned/staked the castle nut but after a little effort and general observation (lol) it freed up, and now I just need to find a worthy replacement! Thank you for the tutorial, its really helped!
Thank you! I was planning to go to a gunsmith to replace pinned post ban stock with ACE skeleton stock but after this I feel more comfortable replacing it myself. No more one week wait time for pro service. Thanks!
@grisham77 it's people like you and comments like this that inspire me to keep on making these videos. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
@mig1nc No problem and glad it helped out. Usually if the buffer tube has never been taken off before, you will need to give it a quick hard impact to break it loose, but after that everything should be a piece of cake. Good luck on the swap and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
hey whats up, nice video, helped quite a bit. idk if its just a bad stock, but my adjustable stock is a little wobbly. if i puull it out the farthest, it wobbles, a lot. do u know what could be causing this? its a stock similar to yours except mine does not have the saddle, it cost 80 bucks and was told by several friends it is awesome. any help is much appreciated!
Yes sir, my lower receiver is commercial spec and I just replaced with a mil- spec buffer, buffer tube and spring I know the mil spec is 1.15 in diameter and commercial spec is 1.17 in diameter but is the thread diameter the same? I installed it and the threads fit snug and it works good. Is this safe or will it malfunction? I'm a 13 year law enforcement officer & I do a lot with my guns but this is the first I've run into this issue. Good videos sir, keep up the good work people appreciate i
@32mpd Hi, The thread diameter on the mil-spec tube is slightly larger than the commercial, but has the same thread and pitch. The commercial thread is 1.170" while the mil-spec measures 1.850", which is only a .015 difference in overall diameter and .0075 difference from each side. .0075 is very minimal. You'll be fine with this as it will not cause any malfunction or premature wear. I prefer using the mil-spec tubes because they have less play due to tolerances. Hope this helps out.
@Delta094204 when you fire the rifle the bolt on the ar15 platform actually moves back into the tube int he stock. the buffer and spring in the tube push it back into battery to fire another round.
thank you so much for this video. i have an airsoft AEG m4, and i had no clue how to swap the stocks. this showed me how, and it was very well done. And you did explain stuff really well. thanks
Great video, very helpful and very detailed. I will use this video to replace the current stock on my Ruger SR556C with the Magpul UBR Stock. Best video I found so far for this aplication, thank you for taking the time to do it!
@vnamerican Glad it helped you out. I know one thing I hate to see is someone overpaying to have something done thats so simple once you take it step by step. Good luck
@MetroCityFilms Just take your time and use the correct tools for the job and it will be a breeze. Take a look and make sure that your buffer tube is not staked.
It is tough as hell to remove off of a rock river reciever a CMM buffer tube. I gave up and even a little damage threads. Little though little is to much. The gun store that I bought it from said he has to heat up the threads to removed. Well I gave up, atleast not a total waste I still am able to use my new sling although I wanted it place on the endplate. Oh well. Got an extra endplate now. Maybe it will be handy for my next ar. Thanks for the insturctions Good video.
@chanderson1 has to be caused I did heat up the threads place on a piece of wood vice the reciever and took my ar wrench and hit it with a mallett. Didn't even budge. Damage to the threads wasn't that bad. But still little is to much. That problem I took a pernmeant marker tap the two places. Can not see it. I feel lucky now. I just will have to place my single sling on the butt stock.
Excellent video! I just bought a Bushmaster M4A3 and one of the things I wanted to upgrade was the stock to a Magpul CTR and your video did an excellent job of showing the steps involved. Keep up the good work.
@3Artichokes Glad the video helped out. When I first started to modify my AR, I really couldnt find tutorials so thats the reason why I did the video. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
great vid man. very helpful. About to slap a mag pul CTR stock on my previously pistol lower, and this was just what I needed. (Don't worry everyone, it is now a registered SBR)
thank you! thank you! thank You ! i was wondering why my god dang buffer tube spring wasn't staying in place now i know why! i need a buffer tube spring! thank you agian..
Thanks for making this vid! I was initially fumbling around like a blind man in a whore house and decided I needed to step back and review all specifics before having springs shoot everywhere, so glad I found your vid. Thanks again.
i screwed up on my build lol. changed my mind in the middle of it, now I need a m16 upper. SO now I have an M4 lower, but I want to buy a MilSpec upper for Military comps...So they said I could use a Mil-Spec upper but I have to use the military lower...my QUESTION is though. I have a M4 civilian milspec lower with the 6 position buttstock. If I put a 20 inch "m16 upper" on it. Will the buttstock be just as long as the A2 buttstock?
@beaconstructs Cant tell by eye, you need to measure the buffer tube itself. Not really sure the exact measurement, but I think I found it online somewhere.
i have a GR300S or G300 Short. its JUST like the m4, but its sorta combined with the SCAR-H too. anyways, i wanna put a D-Boy Crane Stock for the M4 Series (which my gun is in) on it. I cant figure out how to take off the stock. the stock has no features except it being collapsable. it isnt where the battery goes so the stock is like 2 tubes. the stock isnt anything like the stock in this vid, it just collapses to the side. if any1 can help with the removal, plz reply or just message me... thx!!
@beaconstructs Hi, there are two springs. The buffer spring which is needed to cycle the weapon and the detent spring which is basically to hold the take down pin.
@chanderson1 Hey thanks a lot. I dont know if you would know but you seem like the right guy to ask. I have an A2 stock and am going to replace it with the pretty standard adjustable 6 position style stock like in your video. Well I bought the rifle complete and am waiting to get it. All I have for the other stock is the Stock itself and the Buffer Tube. Will I need the other 4 components-buffer Spring, buffer, crown nut and that other little spacer or will my A2 have those? Than
@beaconstructs Hi, when replacing the A2 with a collapsable stock, you will need a new buffer spring. The original spring in the A2 is too long. Crown nut is the same, and the "spacer" should also be the same.
@beaconstructs The buffer spring is cheap. I think its worth it to purchase the correct length instead of rigging it. Just my suggestion. Also, you never know how cutting the spring will affect the reliability of your rifle. That spring is a main component of how your rifle cycles.
I'm about to built my first lower with aftermarket buffer tube. Do you happend to know what type/brand of sealant or oil do put on the thread? Thanks! nice vid BTW.
@cubs1908wsc Hi, thanks for the comment. I am almost positive that you dont really need to put any sort of sealant on the threads. I just put a dab of oil on my finger then rub the threads. Any oil should work.
@chanderson1 So i had to muscle it off. Thankfully I realized that Bushmaster sent me an extra kessler nut. I inspected the the threads on the current buffer tube and they were a bit bent up. So i grabbed my channel locks and ripped it right off. I do not recommend this unless you have a back up buffer tube and kessler nut. Ugh. Thanks for the video sir! :)
Yeah, look for a punch tool mark. Some companies do a punch on the castle nut detentes. Look close. BTW, Anderson, great video!!! I love it, you use a very soft sane voice, no acid rock rap background kid music, etc.... A+
@chanderson1 yeah it was factory put on, and it was TORQUED down like no tomorrow! I ended up just using channel locks and tearing it off. I had an extra so it was no big deal. Now it's easy! Thanks for the video though sir! :)
If just to replace stock, you dont need to remove the buffer tube unless your replacing that also. I just showed how to remove the buffer tube just in case people may want to install a different sling mount.
Yes you can still take the fixed stock off. I am not positive, but you may need a new buffer tube since most of the collapsable stocks are carbine length.
i used some dwd 40 and had to really jolt it off.. i damged part of the thread:/ but seems to still be fine just a lil nick in the thread. but now im going to bring it to my local gunshop.. he told me he puts together ars all the time and he is gunna take a look at it and make sure it is all even and that there are no ruger defects.. cus it should not have twisted on its own like that.. ruger is really on my shitlist right now. but thanks man you have been a great help:) i appreciate it
hey idk if u can answer my question, but i have an sr 22 that i just bought a week ago.. and have done nothing but shoot it.. and the buffer tube holding the stock is not aligned strait.. wen i hold it the corner of the stock kinda pokes into my chest... im not sure what the problem is or how to fix it? do you think the tube could just be not screwed in enough or maybe screwed in too much?? i do not have one of those tools to findout on my own.. i hope to be getting one soon
Seems to me the buffer tube may have just rotated on you. You should check your castle nut by hand to see if its loose first. If you cannot move it with your hands then you will need the tool to unloosen your castle nut. Once the castle nut is loosened, you need to just turn the stock very slightly to get it aligned where you want it. It would be helpful too if you can make a short video to show exactly whats going on.
@chanderson1 i would make a video however i dont have a cam at the moment.. but im going to pick up one of those tools and try to fix the problem.. i just dont understand how it could have rotated? i have barely used it.. and the castle nut is on tight. very tight i cant move anything by hand..
Did you notice this when it was new? I could have been an assembly issue in production. I'm not familiar with the SR22 and I dont know if they use the traditional buffer tube. Check the stop plate, it has a wedge on it that rides inside a channel in the buffer tube to prevent rotation. When the castle nut too comes in, Just loosen that slightly and see if you can rotate the stock and buffer tube back into alignment.
It takes quite a bit to remove. You almost have to jolt it loose if it has never been taken off. Usually they put some loctite on those threads so it will be difficult the first time.
Excellent video. I just got my RRA Elite Comp. in. Only had to wait two months. Anyways, I plan on ordering a single point sling from BDS. My question is, does the stop plate remain there or do I need to replace it with the hardware that the sling attaches to? Hopefully that question make sense. I appreciate your help. George
Thanks so much for the information, I just bought an M4, and I got a one point sling...I had to put a metal ring adaptor on the tube of the telescopic stock...I had no idea how to take the stock off to put it on. Thanks again
I have to say ditto to the comments that say this is the best video on AR15 stock removal and install. I wish I would have seen this few months ago--I paid a gunsmith $35 to change out my stock and buffer tube. Couldn't figure out how to get the castle nut off...no one told me about a spanner tool. Thanks again.
Thanks for the comment. I did this video because I dont see the point in paying someone to do such a simple task. I learned from trial and error and I thought I'd pass on the information. If someone can learn a little or save a few bucks, then all these videos are worth it.
is there secret to removing that nut on the buttstock? i have tried on 4 different M4's(military issued) and i can't even move it. i bought a spanner wrench and have asked several people to try loosening it, but they can't seem to get it either. you make it look so easy.
initially it may take some elbow grease to break it loose. I know it was difficult when I first did mine. Sometimes the manufacturer puts them on quite hard. Also, you may want to take a very close look at that castle nut. I've heard of some people that pin them so it will never rotate. When installing the castle nut, I only hand tighten them and I have never had one back out on me. This may sound stupid, but just make sure your turning it in the correct way (counter clockwise) to remove.
i did everything you did in your video. i bought the same exact spanner wrench to. i even turned the weapon the same way you did in the video so i made sure i was turning the wrench the right way. thanks for all your help.
Yes, the MOE stock does slip right on using your existing buffer tube. Just be aware to order the correct size for your AR. Either "commercial" or 'mil-spec"
Thanks for the video. This was the best I could find on removing and installing an AR15 stock. Do you always have to remove the entire assembly when changing stocks, or do some just slide in replace of the old one. I ordered a Magpul CTR, and from the directions it just sounds like the slide the old one off and slide the new one on.
Hi, the magpul CTR is just a slip on. You do not have to remove the buffer tube for this. This video is a more comprehensive take down for stocks that have thier own buffer tubes such as the ACE Socom stocks. I just bought the Magpul ACR and it is also a slip on stock...makes it so much easier.
Thank you for this instructional video, you saved me time with out my rifle, and money, taking it to an armorer for instalation of my new stock and single point sling adapter plate! Next is upgrading my forward grip to a "4-rail" system so I can put a light and a vertical grip on it. Got a video for that? I would love to see it if you could produce one. You are very thorough and percise. I like your style! Thanks again for the help.... your new subscriber, Blazedawg1973.
Wow! kindest words I've recieved in days, thanks and it is highly appreciated. I'll try and do the video request you asked. Thank you again for the comment! It makes producing these videos all worthwhile.
Your welcome, I'm glad it helped you out. I'm changing the stop plate out for a MagPul sling also. I'll make a vid of it when I do. Thanks for the comment.
Your very welcome bro. Your vid was very informitive. I had my 4 position stock changed out for a 6 position last year. But, unfortunitly I wasn't paying attention when my friend changed out the stock. So yesterday I was having a hard time adding the new stop plate....lol. At first I was putting both stop plates back on the buffer tube...lol. Come to find out you only need one stop plate....lol. I bent the D Spring a little but fortunetly got it strait. But, great vid bro have a good day.
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drewman3425 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for making the vid, helped me a ton!!!!!! Can't thank you enough!!!
morwhiskey 4 weeks ago
@morwhiskey I hope the video helped you out. I now at the time I made this, there were not too many instructional videos on this subject. Thanks for watching and the comment!
chanderson1 4 weeks ago
I just had to say that this vid was very well done and really infomative to us novice AR owners. Thanks
redjaguar100 1 month ago
I just bought a stock CMMG AR-15, do I need to buy a different buffer tube if I wmat to put a magpul stock on?
wyman2271 1 month ago
@wyman2271 No you don't but you need to find out if CMMG uses the commercial or mil-spec tube so you can buy the correct size stock. If you take your current buttstock off, take a look at the buffer tube you have on there. If it has a slightly slanted end, you have a commercial. If you have a flat end, you have a mil-spec size tube.
chanderson1 1 month ago
nic
WIHB2011 1 month ago
thanks
frank77rubicon 1 month ago
Also, the Magpul stock that I bought didn't need to re-use the original plate or nut which is a great thing since I pretty much scratched the sh!t out of the nut because I didn't have a spanner wrench.
hvgiang 2 months ago
Thank fuking God for YouTube. I didn't know what the hell I was doing when I tried to install a new stock, but your video helped alot. Thanks
hvgiang 2 months ago
Great job! This video was very well done
1987foxl90 2 months ago
@1987foxl90 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
chanderson1 2 months ago
Thanx..i Really needed to see how to correctly do this..Excellent job and instruction.
RogueCivilian 2 months ago
@RogueCivilian Your welcome and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
chanderson1 2 months ago
@RogueCivilian Me too! I just got my Magpul MOE stock kit today in the mail to replace the fixed A2 stock on my AR-15 carbine, and was searching around YT for vids like this because Magpul doesn't have any info on it's site about this. Unfortunately, I realized while watching this that I forgot to order the damn spanner! >:-( Now I have to decide whether or not to try to use something else and hope I don't fuck it up, or order a spanner and wait...
SirReptitious 2 months ago
I loves my magpul MOE
falloutforever88 3 months ago
Thanks dude. That helped me big time. I'm subscribing
Jarredbot1 4 months ago
Awesome, at first I thought Bushmaster pinned/staked the castle nut but after a little effort and general observation (lol) it freed up, and now I just need to find a worthy replacement! Thank you for the tutorial, its really helped!
OnThe23rd 4 months ago
@OnThe23rd Good to hear that the video served its purpose. Glad it helped out and thank you for the comment.
chanderson1 4 months ago
Was that castle nut staked?
amtrak90 5 months ago
Awesome, thanks.
glifencible 5 months ago
Thank you! I was planning to go to a gunsmith to replace pinned post ban stock with ACE skeleton stock but after this I feel more comfortable replacing it myself. No more one week wait time for pro service. Thanks!
LGMan888 6 months ago
@LGMan888 No problem. Take your time and be careful of the little springs and you'll do fine. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
chanderson1 6 months ago
Hey Chanderson you do a great job reviewing and all of your videos are really informational and help me quite a bit with my own bushy ar15.
Thanks man and keep at it
grisham77 7 months ago
@grisham77 it's people like you and comments like this that inspire me to keep on making these videos. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
chanderson1 7 months ago
Great job on this vid man.
patriotsnfl1 7 months ago
Great video, very clear and informative. Thank you!
RobertKaydoo 7 months ago
@RobertKaydoo Thanks! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
chanderson1 7 months ago
Excellent video this is my first AR and this helped alot!
silverf250bullet 7 months ago
@silverf250bullet Great, hope you enjoy the new AR
chanderson1 7 months ago
Is any other tool, such as one that would come in a regular hardware tool kit, that could remove the castle nut? Thanks.
outlaw21actual 7 months ago
@outlaw21actual I've seen people use strap wrenches but it doesnt do quite as good of a job as a regular castle nut wrench.
chanderson1 7 months ago
Great video, good detail! I followed step by step and was able to replace my factory stock with an after market, thank you.
MrFlorida86 8 months ago
@MrFlorida86 Glad it helped you out. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
chanderson1 8 months ago
thanks for the help!!
turkeyhunter25 8 months ago
I'm about to do my first buffer tube swap. Thanks for this video. It helps a lot.
mig1nc 9 months ago
@mig1nc No problem and glad it helped out. Usually if the buffer tube has never been taken off before, you will need to give it a quick hard impact to break it loose, but after that everything should be a piece of cake. Good luck on the swap and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
chanderson1 9 months ago
thanks this help me. very good job
999bige 9 months ago
@999bige Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
chanderson1 9 months ago
hey whats up, nice video, helped quite a bit. idk if its just a bad stock, but my adjustable stock is a little wobbly. if i puull it out the farthest, it wobbles, a lot. do u know what could be causing this? its a stock similar to yours except mine does not have the saddle, it cost 80 bucks and was told by several friends it is awesome. any help is much appreciated!
IrishPride691 9 months ago
Thank you for the vid! Just got my first AR and I'm exploring the ways of taking it apart... and hopefully putting it back together again.. ☺
brutaltlr 10 months ago
Yes sir, my lower receiver is commercial spec and I just replaced with a mil- spec buffer, buffer tube and spring I know the mil spec is 1.15 in diameter and commercial spec is 1.17 in diameter but is the thread diameter the same? I installed it and the threads fit snug and it works good. Is this safe or will it malfunction? I'm a 13 year law enforcement officer & I do a lot with my guns but this is the first I've run into this issue. Good videos sir, keep up the good work people appreciate i
32mpd 10 months ago
@32mpd Hi, The thread diameter on the mil-spec tube is slightly larger than the commercial, but has the same thread and pitch. The commercial thread is 1.170" while the mil-spec measures 1.850", which is only a .015 difference in overall diameter and .0075 difference from each side. .0075 is very minimal. You'll be fine with this as it will not cause any malfunction or premature wear. I prefer using the mil-spec tubes because they have less play due to tolerances. Hope this helps out.
chanderson1 10 months ago
Thank you very much for this video. Thumbs up
1ASHKENAZI 11 months ago
@1ASHKENAZI Glad the video helped you out and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
chanderson1 11 months ago
Fantastic video. subbed.
kylethelincey 11 months ago
@kylethelincey Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!
chanderson1 11 months ago
Pardon my lack of AR-15 knowledge, but what does the buffer tube do?
Delta094204 1 year ago
@Delta094204 it contains a spring that pushes forward on the bolt assembly to return it to battery.
chanderson1 1 year ago
@Delta094204 when you fire the rifle the bolt on the ar15 platform actually moves back into the tube int he stock. the buffer and spring in the tube push it back into battery to fire another round.
Lonewolf6565 10 months ago
Great video - the new stock went on my AR-15 perfectly- I could not have done it without your help - thanks
dinodad32 1 year ago
@dinodad32 Glad it helped you out. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
chanderson1 1 year ago
thank you so much for this video. i have an airsoft AEG m4, and i had no clue how to swap the stocks. this showed me how, and it was very well done. And you did explain stuff really well. thanks
imgoingtocutu 1 year ago
@imgoingtocutu Hey, really appreciate your comment and thanks for taking the time to watch.
chanderson1 1 year ago
Great video, very informative and professionally done
bv12ringer 1 year ago
Great videos! Really well filmed and your explanations are excellent. Keep 'em coming!
klextacy 1 year ago
@klextacy Hey, thanks alot! Really appreciate the comment and your time.
chanderson1 1 year ago
thanks going to use info to put on single point harness. very good vid.
10acrewoods 1 year ago
@10acrewoods Hope it helps you out. Just take your time and it will be a piece of cake.
chanderson1 1 year ago
hey man i can build an Ar15 less than 1 hour. :D
Vietboy1st 1 year ago
Great video, very helpful and very detailed. I will use this video to replace the current stock on my Ruger SR556C with the Magpul UBR Stock. Best video I found so far for this aplication, thank you for taking the time to do it!
bababooey108 1 year ago
@bababooey108 Cool! glad you liked it and that it helped out. thanks for taking the time to comment!
chanderson1 1 year ago
Thank you so much, I've been looking on how to do it all night.
JJandAproductions 1 year ago
@JJandAproductions No problem. Hope the video helped you out. Thank for watching and commenting!
chanderson1 1 year ago
Awesome video. Thank you on behalf of all the newbies out there.
vnamerican 1 year ago
@vnamerican Glad it helped you out. I know one thing I hate to see is someone overpaying to have something done thats so simple once you take it step by step. Good luck
chanderson1 1 year ago
@vnamerican +1 here man just did my single point harness.
s3import 1 year ago
THANK YOU!! I was trying to figure out how to get it off the buffer... Easy!!! Thanks!
MetroCityFilms 1 year ago
@MetroCityFilms Just take your time and use the correct tools for the job and it will be a breeze. Take a look and make sure that your buffer tube is not staked.
chanderson1 1 year ago
Thank you, that was a great explanation and video.
carlosenriqueulloa 1 year ago
great vid man :)
solo3681 1 year ago
It is tough as hell to remove off of a rock river reciever a CMM buffer tube. I gave up and even a little damage threads. Little though little is to much. The gun store that I bought it from said he has to heat up the threads to removed. Well I gave up, atleast not a total waste I still am able to use my new sling although I wanted it place on the endplate. Oh well. Got an extra endplate now. Maybe it will be handy for my next ar. Thanks for the insturctions Good video.
WorldIsGoing2HELL 1 year ago
@WorldIsGoing2HELL hi, when its that tough to remove the buffer tube, it may have been staked.
chanderson1 1 year ago
@chanderson1 has to be caused I did heat up the threads place on a piece of wood vice the reciever and took my ar wrench and hit it with a mallett. Didn't even budge. Damage to the threads wasn't that bad. But still little is to much. That problem I took a pernmeant marker tap the two places. Can not see it. I feel lucky now. I just will have to place my single sling on the butt stock.
WorldIsGoing2HELL 1 year ago
Excellent video! I just bought a Bushmaster M4A3 and one of the things I wanted to upgrade was the stock to a Magpul CTR and your video did an excellent job of showing the steps involved. Keep up the good work.
Simonds007 1 year ago
@Simonds007 Thank you very much! Glad it helped you out and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
chanderson1 1 year ago
Just started modifying my new Bushmaster and this vid was perfect. thanks alot.
3Artichokes 1 year ago
@3Artichokes Glad the video helped out. When I first started to modify my AR, I really couldnt find tutorials so thats the reason why I did the video. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
chanderson1 1 year ago
what brand stock is this im looking around and not sure what to get. also did it come as a kit. great video
frankrisso24 1 year ago
@frankrisso24 Hi, this is a video showing the removal of a standard mil spec stock found on most AR15 rifles.
chanderson1 1 year ago
great vid man. very helpful. About to slap a mag pul CTR stock on my previously pistol lower, and this was just what I needed. (Don't worry everyone, it is now a registered SBR)
TheodorePoothole 1 year ago
Thanks for the video. Helped me out a lot. I nearly lost that small spring and pin.
LordAtrocities 1 year ago
thank you! thank you! thank You ! i was wondering why my god dang buffer tube spring wasn't staying in place now i know why! i need a buffer tube spring! thank you agian..
jjtmmmm 1 year ago
great thanks
stevrv 1 year ago
Thanks for making this vid! I was initially fumbling around like a blind man in a whore house and decided I needed to step back and review all specifics before having springs shoot everywhere, so glad I found your vid. Thanks again.
lazerz4eyez 1 year ago
@lazerz4eyez No problem! I'm glad it helped you out. This is one of the main reasons I decided to make this video. Thanks for watching.
chanderson1 1 year ago
i screwed up on my build lol. changed my mind in the middle of it, now I need a m16 upper. SO now I have an M4 lower, but I want to buy a MilSpec upper for Military comps...So they said I could use a Mil-Spec upper but I have to use the military lower...my QUESTION is though. I have a M4 civilian milspec lower with the 6 position buttstock. If I put a 20 inch "m16 upper" on it. Will the buttstock be just as long as the A2 buttstock?
bmetstud 1 year ago
@bmetstud Fully extended the collapsable buttstock should be as long or longer than the A2.
chanderson1 1 year ago
@chanderson1 sweet, thanks a lot for responding so fast. later!
bmetstud 1 year ago
I just want to make sure I get the right ACS stock
beaconstructs 1 year ago
Hey do you know how to tell the difference in a Mil Spec Buffer Tube and a Comercial Buffer Tube??
Thanks
Jared
beaconstructs 1 year ago
@beaconstructs Cant tell by eye, you need to measure the buffer tube itself. Not really sure the exact measurement, but I think I found it online somewhere.
chanderson1 1 year ago
@chanderson1 I just found it Magpul makes a chart on their CTR thanks
beaconstructs 1 year ago
i have a GR300S or G300 Short. its JUST like the m4, but its sorta combined with the SCAR-H too. anyways, i wanna put a D-Boy Crane Stock for the M4 Series (which my gun is in) on it. I cant figure out how to take off the stock. the stock has no features except it being collapsable. it isnt where the battery goes so the stock is like 2 tubes. the stock isnt anything like the stock in this vid, it just collapses to the side. if any1 can help with the removal, plz reply or just message me... thx!!
smp4good 1 year ago
Hey great video! what is the point of the spring?? thanks
beaconstructs 1 year ago
@beaconstructs Hi, there are two springs. The buffer spring which is needed to cycle the weapon and the detent spring which is basically to hold the take down pin.
chanderson1 1 year ago
@chanderson1 Hey thanks a lot. I dont know if you would know but you seem like the right guy to ask. I have an A2 stock and am going to replace it with the pretty standard adjustable 6 position style stock like in your video. Well I bought the rifle complete and am waiting to get it. All I have for the other stock is the Stock itself and the Buffer Tube. Will I need the other 4 components-buffer Spring, buffer, crown nut and that other little spacer or will my A2 have those? Than
beaconstructs 1 year ago
@beaconstructs Hi, when replacing the A2 with a collapsable stock, you will need a new buffer spring. The original spring in the A2 is too long. Crown nut is the same, and the "spacer" should also be the same.
chanderson1 1 year ago
@chanderson1 Ok well I counted the ammount of loops in the spring in your video and its about 38 so what if I cut it?
Thanks
beaconstructs 1 year ago
@beaconstructs The buffer spring is cheap. I think its worth it to purchase the correct length instead of rigging it. Just my suggestion. Also, you never know how cutting the spring will affect the reliability of your rifle. That spring is a main component of how your rifle cycles.
chanderson1 1 year ago
Hey man! Great video...watched it twice and am ready to rock and roll with this this Magpul stop plate replacement. Keep up the great work!
operator286 1 year ago
big help thanks
winkill9 1 year ago
@winkill9 your welcome and thank you for leaving a comment!
chanderson1 1 year ago
im personally a fan of the A2 stle stock, collapsables seem more prone to breaking, but to all their own i guess
Sporkinator3 1 year ago
I'm about to built my first lower with aftermarket buffer tube. Do you happend to know what type/brand of sealant or oil do put on the thread? Thanks! nice vid BTW.
cubs1908wsc 1 year ago
@cubs1908wsc Hi, thanks for the comment. I am almost positive that you dont really need to put any sort of sealant on the threads. I just put a dab of oil on my finger then rub the threads. Any oil should work.
chanderson1 1 year ago
Fuck Yeah, Thanks Jerk. I've looked everywhere for a good video to show how this is done, but had to sort through alot of bullshit Airsoft vids.....
scriptpass1 1 year ago
verry helpfull! just put my new single point sling adapter and could not have done it without your vid. thanks again
tacticalmormon 2 years ago
Thanks, I'm glad it helped you out. Let me know if you have any video requests.
chanderson1 2 years ago
Very well presented, You did an outstanding job for all of us. Thanks Bill
ahardrocker 2 years ago
Glad you liked it and thank you very much for the comment!
chanderson1 2 years ago
great instructions! thanks
nsw550 2 years ago
Thanks, glad it helped out!
chanderson1 2 years ago
where your gearbox
nickthequik1vids 2 years ago
This is a real gun. There is no gearbox.
chanderson1 2 years ago
@chanderson1 I can't seem to get my kessler nut off at all. That bad boy is STUCK or something. I would say it's almost ceased on... any suggestions?
kbuddha420 1 year ago
@kbuddha420 Check closely to see if your buffer tube has not been staked.
chanderson1 1 year ago
@chanderson1 So i had to muscle it off. Thankfully I realized that Bushmaster sent me an extra kessler nut. I inspected the the threads on the current buffer tube and they were a bit bent up. So i grabbed my channel locks and ripped it right off. I do not recommend this unless you have a back up buffer tube and kessler nut. Ugh. Thanks for the video sir! :)
kbuddha420 1 year ago
@chanderson1
Yeah, look for a punch tool mark. Some companies do a punch on the castle nut detentes. Look close. BTW, Anderson, great video!!! I love it, you use a very soft sane voice, no acid rock rap background kid music, etc.... A+
jetpowered1 1 year ago
@chanderson1 yeah it was factory put on, and it was TORQUED down like no tomorrow! I ended up just using channel locks and tearing it off. I had an extra so it was no big deal. Now it's easy! Thanks for the video though sir! :)
kbuddha420 1 year ago
so on milspec and commercial size buffer tubes, do either fit in a lower, or do certain ones fit in certain lowers?
Simonov5966 2 years ago
Not quite sure since all my ARs have been Mil-spec.
chanderson1 2 years ago
the buffer tubes are inter changeable.
jparish62 2 years ago
THEY ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE.
The thread is different by 0.015".
Commercial tube is 1.168" and the back end has a 5 deg slope. Thread is 1.170".
Mil-Spec tube is 1.148" and the back is square. Thread is 1.185"
GMGUY66 2 years ago
thanks man for this vid, very helpful, im buying my first AR and this will help
Simonov5966 2 years ago
Glad it helped you out. If you have any requests just let me know.
chanderson1 2 years ago
i wanna change stocks do i HAVE TO remove the buffer tube and change all that? or can i just take off the plastic stock and switch those
abdiel2k3 2 years ago
If just to replace stock, you dont need to remove the buffer tube unless your replacing that also. I just showed how to remove the buffer tube just in case people may want to install a different sling mount.
chanderson1 2 years ago
I have a fixed one. Is it still possible to take it off and put an adjustable on, or do I need a whole new buffer tube?
BORN2LOSE13 2 years ago
Yes you can still take the fixed stock off. I am not positive, but you may need a new buffer tube since most of the collapsable stocks are carbine length.
chanderson1 2 years ago
i used some dwd 40 and had to really jolt it off.. i damged part of the thread:/ but seems to still be fine just a lil nick in the thread. but now im going to bring it to my local gunshop.. he told me he puts together ars all the time and he is gunna take a look at it and make sure it is all even and that there are no ruger defects.. cus it should not have twisted on its own like that.. ruger is really on my shitlist right now. but thanks man you have been a great help:) i appreciate it
stangboy2000 2 years ago
Good luck with it man! Hope it works out for you and hope its nothing too serious.
chanderson1 2 years ago
@chanderson1 ..me too.. but thanks for all the help man.
stangboy2000 2 years ago
hey idk if u can answer my question, but i have an sr 22 that i just bought a week ago.. and have done nothing but shoot it.. and the buffer tube holding the stock is not aligned strait.. wen i hold it the corner of the stock kinda pokes into my chest... im not sure what the problem is or how to fix it? do you think the tube could just be not screwed in enough or maybe screwed in too much?? i do not have one of those tools to findout on my own.. i hope to be getting one soon
stangboy2000 2 years ago
Seems to me the buffer tube may have just rotated on you. You should check your castle nut by hand to see if its loose first. If you cannot move it with your hands then you will need the tool to unloosen your castle nut. Once the castle nut is loosened, you need to just turn the stock very slightly to get it aligned where you want it. It would be helpful too if you can make a short video to show exactly whats going on.
chanderson1 2 years ago
@chanderson1 i would make a video however i dont have a cam at the moment.. but im going to pick up one of those tools and try to fix the problem.. i just dont understand how it could have rotated? i have barely used it.. and the castle nut is on tight. very tight i cant move anything by hand..
stangboy2000 2 years ago
Did you notice this when it was new? I could have been an assembly issue in production. I'm not familiar with the SR22 and I dont know if they use the traditional buffer tube. Check the stop plate, it has a wedge on it that rides inside a channel in the buffer tube to prevent rotation. When the castle nut too comes in, Just loosen that slightly and see if you can rotate the stock and buffer tube back into alignment.
chanderson1 2 years ago
@chanderson1 i have the tool now.. and i cant seem to remove the castle nut? wtf
stangboy2000 2 years ago
It takes quite a bit to remove. You almost have to jolt it loose if it has never been taken off. Usually they put some loctite on those threads so it will be difficult the first time.
chanderson1 2 years ago
I spent quite a lot of time doing research on this very issue...but your video is by far the best and most comprehensive.
fightingbuddyboy 2 years ago
hey thanks for the kind words and I'm glad the video helped you out. Thank you for leaving a comment!
chanderson1 2 years ago
Excellent video. I just got my RRA Elite Comp. in. Only had to wait two months. Anyways, I plan on ordering a single point sling from BDS. My question is, does the stop plate remain there or do I need to replace it with the hardware that the sling attaches to? Hopefully that question make sense. I appreciate your help. George
sweetsdad 2 years ago
Hi, most likely the single point sling attachment will replace the stock stop plate. Let me know if I can help you with anything else.
chanderson1 2 years ago
I think your right. I saw one of your other videos and you mentioned that. Thanks
sweetsdad 2 years ago
Thanks so much for the information, I just bought an M4, and I got a one point sling...I had to put a metal ring adaptor on the tube of the telescopic stock...I had no idea how to take the stock off to put it on. Thanks again
firestream93 2 years ago
Your welcome. I'm glad the video helped you out. Thanks for the comment!
chanderson1 2 years ago
so is that spring in the buffer tube there to help with the recoil?
CrackNinja 2 years ago
yes that is a spring in the buffer tube. It is only one component that reduces the recoil, the other is the weight of the buffer itself.
chanderson1 2 years ago
the spring also cycles the action, with out it you would only have a single shot
BAYAREA4150 2 years ago
Great video man, very informative.
nelsondw 2 years ago
Thanks, hoped it helped out.
chanderson1 2 years ago
It will most definitely, buying my first AR-15 tomorrow and plan on putting a magpul stock on it.
nelsondw 2 years ago
Great man, good luck with that AR. Keep it lubed and clean and it will run as reliable as anything out there.
chanderson1 2 years ago
I have to say ditto to the comments that say this is the best video on AR15 stock removal and install. I wish I would have seen this few months ago--I paid a gunsmith $35 to change out my stock and buffer tube. Couldn't figure out how to get the castle nut off...no one told me about a spanner tool. Thanks again.
15aaho 2 years ago
Thanks for the comment. I did this video because I dont see the point in paying someone to do such a simple task. I learned from trial and error and I thought I'd pass on the information. If someone can learn a little or save a few bucks, then all these videos are worth it.
chanderson1 2 years ago
Great vid. Very good clear explination
southstar10 2 years ago
Thanks, I appreciate the comment!
chanderson1 2 years ago
is there secret to removing that nut on the buttstock? i have tried on 4 different M4's(military issued) and i can't even move it. i bought a spanner wrench and have asked several people to try loosening it, but they can't seem to get it either. you make it look so easy.
beeflizama 2 years ago
initially it may take some elbow grease to break it loose. I know it was difficult when I first did mine. Sometimes the manufacturer puts them on quite hard. Also, you may want to take a very close look at that castle nut. I've heard of some people that pin them so it will never rotate. When installing the castle nut, I only hand tighten them and I have never had one back out on me. This may sound stupid, but just make sure your turning it in the correct way (counter clockwise) to remove.
chanderson1 2 years ago
i did everything you did in your video. i bought the same exact spanner wrench to. i even turned the weapon the same way you did in the video so i made sure i was turning the wrench the right way. thanks for all your help.
beeflizama 2 years ago
Hey great video man! I'm thinkin about getting the magpul MOE stock, it looks like you just slide that one on as well, right?!?
dOnKeYpUbEs 2 years ago
Yes, the MOE stock does slip right on using your existing buffer tube. Just be aware to order the correct size for your AR. Either "commercial" or 'mil-spec"
chanderson1 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
awesome, thanks for your help!
dOnKeYpUbEs 2 years ago
Thanks for the video. This was the best I could find on removing and installing an AR15 stock. Do you always have to remove the entire assembly when changing stocks, or do some just slide in replace of the old one. I ordered a Magpul CTR, and from the directions it just sounds like the slide the old one off and slide the new one on.
nickanto 2 years ago
Hi, the magpul CTR is just a slip on. You do not have to remove the buffer tube for this. This video is a more comprehensive take down for stocks that have thier own buffer tubes such as the ACE Socom stocks. I just bought the Magpul ACR and it is also a slip on stock...makes it so much easier.
chanderson1 2 years ago
Thanks so much! You've been a big time help
nickanto 2 years ago
Thank you for this instructional video, you saved me time with out my rifle, and money, taking it to an armorer for instalation of my new stock and single point sling adapter plate! Next is upgrading my forward grip to a "4-rail" system so I can put a light and a vertical grip on it. Got a video for that? I would love to see it if you could produce one. You are very thorough and percise. I like your style! Thanks again for the help.... your new subscriber, Blazedawg1973.
blazedawg1973 2 years ago
Wow! kindest words I've recieved in days, thanks and it is highly appreciated. I'll try and do the video request you asked. Thank you again for the comment! It makes producing these videos all worthwhile.
chanderson1 2 years ago
Your right man, it is a learning expriance but once you do it a few times it gets easer.
dthelonelyone 2 years ago
Thank you for the vid it helped me up grade to a newer stop plate for a sling.
dthelonelyone 2 years ago
Your welcome, I'm glad it helped you out. I'm changing the stop plate out for a MagPul sling also. I'll make a vid of it when I do. Thanks for the comment.
chanderson1 2 years ago
Your very welcome bro. Your vid was very informitive. I had my 4 position stock changed out for a 6 position last year. But, unfortunitly I wasn't paying attention when my friend changed out the stock. So yesterday I was having a hard time adding the new stop plate....lol. At first I was putting both stop plates back on the buffer tube...lol. Come to find out you only need one stop plate....lol. I bent the D Spring a little but fortunetly got it strait. But, great vid bro have a good day.
dthelonelyone 2 years ago