Building Confidence

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Update: All purchased items received, as of this afternoon. I received the 2nd gas block from Optics Planet. It was not exactly the same as the first one (ie. did not have a lower rail) but, at least it came with set screws and it fit the barrel. I'll find my own allen key, I guess...


I should be able to start assembly, shortly. I'll mount the new vice onto some particle board and then test that out. I have all the vice blocks, etc. I will also need to resolve the "handguard cap" issue. Now that I have the MOE handguard, I'll check it against the triangular cap. But I think, honestly, it is not going to fit, and I will need the circular one. But I see several different sizes. Brownell's has two circular caps (one .755" and another that's .625"). There's also a triangular cap that's .750" (which I think mine is). I'll do some more measurements, but if anyone can tell me which is right for my handguard, I'd appreciate it.



We're definitely on our way. Thanks!


2nd Update: The triangular handguard cap does seem to snap in place and fits over the front of the MOE handguard. It is not a loose fit, either. Its pretty tight. Although, there is a slight bit of space at the top of the handguard that is not covered by the cap. It's on both sides of the triangular point where the gas tube hole is. If that's not an issue, then problem solved for that.


So, as soon as I anchor my vice, then I can get started. Where I think I'll need help next is in how to lubricate all the parts that need lubing when being assembled. I'll watch my Youtube videos but whatever points you have will be appreciated.