Buffer dent stuck

[h0use]

I have a post in the rifle fourm. But was told to post here. My buffer dent is stuck in the hole. The spring is also inside. But I can't remove it. It's stuck. I have tried soaking it with oil and pulling it out, freezing and heating won't work as well. I took it to parallax tactical and they could not even get it out. They said I should drill it out. Can some one help me? I am in north county area.

[NewbieDave]

vise-grip needle nose would probably be an option if it fits... if not, drilling it out is best. Either way, I'm pretty sure your detent is going to be toasted by the time you get it out.


dpc

[h0use]

I am not worried about destroying the detent. Just want to get it out and finish the build lol..

[jfifer]

There mustve been some good burrs in there. Use a screw extractor if possible

[12GAUGE]

How about a dab of JB weld on the tip of a bolt and to the tip of the detent,, let it harden and pull it out. DONT USE ALOT!!

[fonzy]

You already tried Kroil? Try dripping candle wax in there also, some engine builders use that trick when they break a bolt. Another trick, put a bolt the same diameter into the hole or above the detent and give it a sharp whack with a hammer. Then follow with the needle nose pliers to wiggle it. Then hit again with the bolt.

[Intimid8tor]

The other option is to get a JP captured buffer and not worry about it.

[55sicks]

2 eyeglass repair screwdrivers, use like chopsticks........

[CRTguns]

Diplomacy.

Talk it out.

[a308garand]

Center drill then use an easy out bit to grab and remove.

If everything else fails, drill a small hole through the back wall of the trigger group area, breaking into the buffer detent pocket. Blast heavy amount of shop compressed air into the new hole, forcing it out.

Maybe just complete the build without any fancy fixes. Fire the rifle as normal and maybe the detent works free later. The rifle will work fine without the buffer detent, its just a bit tougher to shotgun the upper open for cleaning...got to catch the spring loaded buffer as the upper opens. Easy to unscrew the tube later to free up the buffer detent if it pops up from use.

You have already tried some easy fixes without victory, so I vote for build as is to prevent a bigger mistake.

[SouperMan]

vise-grip needle nose would probably be an option if it fits... if not, drilling it out is best. Either way, I'm pretty sure your detent is going to be toasted by the time you get it out.


dpc

I had something happen with something small, and those vise grips sure come in handy.

You could try using a pair of vise grips to grip the detent, and using a bench vise to grip the vise grip and get a good grip of your lower and give it a good yank.

[jfifer]

I vote just run it. Recoil mighy loosen it up.

[h0use]

How will the buffer and spring stay in place? The dent is down to far.

[jfifer]

Ooohhh!!!! I didnt know that. Sh*t. Hmmm... Screw extractor dude. Do it.

[kcstott]

How will the buffer and spring stay in place? The dent is down to far.

The bolt will hold it in place while the weapon is closed. then you need to be careful when you open it. it very easy to deal with though.