AR-15 Handguard removal

[ENVYGREEN]

Hey guys can someone advise me on a proper way to remove this handguard? I tried the ar-15 wrench but the nipples don't fit. I tried a strap wrench but that didn't work either. Any ideas?

[shamu415]

I hade one just like that. The free float tube, depending on your model, has either red or blue locktite on the treads. You will need to heat up the thread area with a hair dryer for blue or a torch for red locktite. Some elbow grease also helps

[ENVYGREEN]

will it effect the finish on the handguard? I want to focus on the area at the upper receiver and barrel come together

[osis32]

You might need a proprietary hand guard nut wrench too. Probably yankee hill our something similar.

[ENVYGREEN]

got it out thanks! have any recomendations for a stuck live round in the barrel?

[ENVYGREEN]

Got everything fixed! Thanks for the insight