Must Have Rifle Tools

[Mister Bisley]

Not a tool, but a helpful part for the 10-22. Tuffer buffer.

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Tuffer Buffer

Those look cool....sweet company name to boot. Not a lot of info on their page and I was wondering what makes their product stand out/what is it made of?

 

[titsonritz]

The Carbon Boss multi-tool is great for AR bolt maintenance.

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All these carbon tools/scrapers are totally unneeded and a waste of money.

 

[HB of CJ]

To start out with perhaps just a good owners manual or aftermarket instruction book, plus a good cleaning kit. Also consider that as time goes on one will accumulate various goodies and necessities.

How far you want to indulge yourself in tools, fixtures, gages and gadgets depends upon you. WARNING WARNING WARNING: ... once you start on that path there is no known cure at all. Yikes!

 

[Superglide]

A sling.

 

[G8rHunter]

G8trhunter,
I'd like to add that bore guides are a great piece of cleaning kit. Just a reminder that you want to remove the bolt and clean from the breech of your bolt gun, using a bore guide, preferably...unlike the 10/22. Hope all is well.

Yep!

 

[orygun]

Non-cheapo screwdrivers....the good ones are called hollow-ground gunsmith screwdrivers.
You can tell a lot about a man by the type of screwdriver he uses on his guns.
I've had this set since forever and it's been great.
https://www.amazon.com/Forster-8-Piece-Gunsmith-Screwdriver-Set/dp/B003F6FKBA
The sets you will see are mostly are the removable tip variety and they're OK, BUT there are times when you need a slim shank and that's where the old school Bonanza set shines !
The removable tip variety sometimes is too thick and can't reach or get past an obstacle like a conventional.

Long ago my wife gave this set for a birthday gift.
89 Piece Professional Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set - Battenfeld Technologies
It's contains specific bits that aren't typical screwdriver bits. Great set. I also have high quality "regular" screwdrivers, but they aren't hollow ground like most gun screws are made for.

My only thought on that gun vise is with all of the moving parts, is it stable once set up and how much of it's stability is dependent on the surface it's mounted on? (ie, does it flop around when lifted off of the bench) If it's a solid piece, it looks to provide a ton of options/adjustments my Tipton does not.

If any of you guys buy that vise, please pop back up and talk about it.

 

[G8rHunter]

G8trhunter,
I'd like to add that bore guides are a great piece of cleaning kit. Just a reminder that you want to remove the bolt and clean from the breech of your bolt gun, using a bore guide, preferably...unlike the 10/22. Hope all is well.

Hoping to join DRRC soon!

 

[G8rHunter]

The Carbon Boss multi-tool is great for AR bolt maintenance.

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This appears to be for the AR?

 

[G8rHunter]

Long ago my wife gave this set for a birthday gift.
89 Piece Professional Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set - Battenfeld Technologies
It's contains specific bits that aren't typical screwdriver bits. Great set. I also have high quality "regular" screwdrivers, but they aren't hollow ground like most gun screws are made for.

My only thought on that gun vise is with all of the moving parts, is it stable once set up and how much of it's stability is dependent on the surface it's mounted on? (ie, does it flop around when lifted off of the bench) If it's a solid piece, it looks to provide a ton of options/adjustments my Tipton does not.

If any of you guys buy that vise, please pop back up and talk about it.

I found this link helpful:
The Best Gun Vise For Scope Mounting - Gun Goals

 

[DuneHopper]

I keep go/no go gauges makes and easy check if there is an issue with light or heavy pin fires.

 

[FishnhuntOR]

I have this for cleaning and shooting from a bench. I Found it very useful.
Cabelas might have them on hand as well.
MTM SGR-30 Shoulder-Gard Recoil Reducing Rifle Shooting Rest for Outdoor Range https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00162MMJI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MKj.Cb8X9ZQDT

 

[G8rHunter]

Anyone use the Caldwell Lead Sled as a vise for scope mounting? Apparently the DFT is also called a vise. This thing looks awesome although spendy! Here's the link: Top 5 Best Gun Vises in 2019 Reviews of Tipton, Lymna, CTK

 

[MannyGlocks]

A Delta tool to easily remove handguard on AR's.

Front sight tool for AR's.

Both inexpensive, but makes life easier.

 

[Aero Denezol]

I can't believe no one has mentioned an automatic center punch. Invaluable for removing stubborn pins or drifting sights, or for staking/peening.