Carbine Receiver Wrench

[alden]

My receiver wrench finally died,after a few repairs,any idea who makes a quality one.I don't want to cheap out and ruin a receiver because of a poor quality wrench.Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks

[Richard H Brown Jr]

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/1371720.htm

How's that?

RHB

[Tuna]

Just remember to take up any play in the wrench before using it. Have found that duct tapes works well.

[alden]

Thanks for the replies guys but I don't buy anything from Numrich,those guys are morons,I would rather buy from Riverbank then them and I will never buy from him either.i only had problems with Numrich every time I tried ordering from them.
Thanks

Chris

[emmagee1917]

Trueish , but this item is listed as USGI surplus .
Remember , the truth is the truth , even if uttered by a known lier.
Chris

[Allen]

If I had it to do over again this is the type I would buy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACTION-WRENC...9#ht_257wt_670

[alden]

Thanks for the replies,I bought one like the one from Numrich but not from them,I guess I will try shimming it up with thin brass shims or duct tape.Everywhere I read all the wrenches really do not fit that tight unless you get a USGI set but good luck on that.

Thanks

[ChipS]

I have a set that appears to be exactly like the one shown in the Numrich site. I bought it from a respected dealer and was less than impresed. But it weighs a ton and cost a fortune to ship back, so I decided to make lemonade. The barrel block is not bad but I use a full wrap brass shim to prevent damage to barrel finish. The receiver wrench is super sloppy and (if like mine) you will eventually destroy a receiver if you don't understand the application of shear force and moment, and SHIM to keep the loads off of the weak outside edges of the spring tube. I use brass and steel shims and also wrap the receiver in thin brass to protect the finish. I will say it again, IMHO mine is not a well designed or fabricated wrench and is certainly not USGI. If you want a better system you pay the $ for the two-piece bolt-on receiver wrench or the GI type that also engages the lower receiver lug. I have removed and replaced many barrels with my wrench with no damage done to date but I am very careful with placement of my shims and how I apply my torque. Be very careful. Hope this helps. ChipS

[ChipS]

If I had it to do over again this is the type I would buy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACTION-WRENC...9#ht_257wt_670

Concur 110%.

[Sunray]

How does one wear out an action wrench? Just curious.
I believe Brownell's sells 'em.
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