Barrel Swap

[chuckchili]

Gents,

I bought a DPMS 308 with that ridiculous super high rail that I'd like to change out. I am looking to swap the DPMS 308 barrel from the DMPS upper to put the barrel onto a spanking new Aero upper. I don't have the vise blocks for the 308 and I'd rather not buy them. I looked it having BP Tactical do it real quick for what I assume would be the same cost as the blocks. Or is it better to try to find a loaner set and do it myself? What say you?

Thanks,
Charles

[gta_spec]

It's not a hard job if you consider yourself technically competent. You will need a vise, LR308 barrel wrench, LR308 soft jaws, 1/2" breaker bar and a 1/2" torque wrench if your critical about it. You would need to remove the front sight if it's on the barrel.

[Great-Kazoo]

DIY. Spend the money for the tools, this way you have them for your next project.

[meatman]

Use one of these with the vise block: http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/barrel-tools/308-ar-barrel-extension-torque-tools-prod72374.aspx

[chuckchili]

I bought the vice blocks and am going to give it a go this weekend.

Thanks for the replies