Build issue - loose Castle Nut

[crufflers]

Hammer and square punch are the correct tools for staking the castle nut.

Now you are trying to revive this thread. Hahah.

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=911249

[nedro]

This thread seems to be pretty civil.
We are talking about guns on a gun forum, or so I thought.

[Coolguy101]

...ignorance here a week or 2 ago.

At that time, I posted to either stake the castle nut in place, or if you choose, you could Mickey-Mouse-half-assss it with Loctite.

Locktite is the way to go. No need to permanently deform metal, replace parts, or buy any tools. Locktite is very easy to undo, not permanent, and can be cleaned off completely if so desired. Why would I want to keep dinging up my castle nut and end plate if I don't need to?

[tonyxcom]

Locktite is the way to go. No need to permanently deform metal, replace parts, or buy any tools. Locktite is very easy to undo, not permanent, and can be cleaned off completely if so desired. Why would I want to keep dinging up my castle nut and end plate if I don't need to?

Please refer to the video on this page

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/09/18/sons-liberty-gun-works-talks-staking-ar-15-castle-nuts-yes-necessary/

[crufflers]

This thread seems to be pretty civil.
We are talking about guns on a gun forum, or so I thought.

Yup, and I don't mind regurgitated old threads. New ideas are out there for a lot of questions that reoccur.

Ratcheting end plate options might not be better than staking but that's a new thing to try and new info to share and put to the test.

[9mmContagion]

I didn't like the lack of control and power the spring loaded punch was giving me (piece of crap from Lowes) so I bought the following.

Starret 117B
10oz Dead Blow Hammer (doesn't bounce on hard punch)

A couple of moderate taps to get the stake started then 2 or 3 good whacks and I am done.

I think the BCM barrel nut tool for the KMR/MCMR is on of the best tools available for the castle nut.

[SigSauerP226]

I would imagine the hammer and punch would be better. I admit the spring loaded punch slipped on me a couple times.

[el tardo]

Loctite rules

Staking is for girls ��