Noveske barrel nut problem....

[Mygrainman]

I use a size large Ridged strap wrench, took it right off no problem. Didn't leave a mark on it.

OK to re-torque that wat too?

 

[DirectDrive]

OK to re-torque that wat too?

I'd have a couple of opposing flats cut on it so a normal wrench could be used.
Or just throw the whole thing in the recycle bin.

 

[Velzey]

That's exactly what I did, cut a couple flats on it so I could torque it back down.

Proprietary wrench....smh

 

[Eric in Oregon]

Correct, I'm using the reaction rod. I tried using the spanner portion of my armorers wrench and it just broke off the little nipple. It's on German tight.

That seems excessive. Is it glued on with something? If so some heat might help.

 

[Itsago]

I'm having the same problem--wanting to get my older Noveske/SWS quad rail off my rifle... silly SWS and their proprietary nut...

Any updates/any one w/ the tool?

BTW, 1st post, hello!

 

[Mygrainman]

I contacted SWS via email, and got a real shady vibe from whomever it was that replied. He wanted me to send him money without even knowing if he had the stuff I needed available.
When I pressed for clarification he quit responding.
I'm not impressed with their customer service at all.

 

[Itsago]

yeah, I have an email to them too... it sounds like they might be semi-out of business, as all their handguards on their site are out of stock... I tried putting the set bolts back into the barrel nut and to use them as leverage to wrench it off w/ some pliers, but the nut is on so tight, I'm afraid of snapping those little bolts...

Plan B is trying some PB blaster + heat + strap wrench...

 

[jblake00]

I was able to get it off with a large pipe wrench. Unfortunately SWS didn't want to help which is fine, but a little disappointing.

 

[Ramjet12]

yeah, I have an email to them too... it sounds like they might be semi-out of business, as all their handguards on their site are out of stock... I tried putting the set bolts back into the barrel nut and to use them as leverage to wrench it off w/ some pliers, but the nut is on so tight, I'm afraid of snapping those little bolts...

Plan B is trying some PB blaster + heat + strap wrench...

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I've used this in the past. If you're patient and let it penetrate you won't need heat to get it off.

 

[Westhunder]

I know this is an old thread. But I'm in dire need for an sws barrel nut! Someone have one they are willing to part with? Wes

 

[Mygrainman]

I know this is an old thread. But I'm in dire need for an sws barrel nut! Someone have one they are willing to part with? Wes

I ended up using a cheap generic noveske style barrel nut... worked perfect.
I got the screws at my local Wilco in the hardware department....
that way you don't have to worry about the stupid proprietary wrench...

 

[Westhunder]

I ended up using a cheap generic noveske style barrel nut... worked perfect.
I got the screws at my local Wilco in the hardware department....
that way you don't have to worry about the stupid proprietary wrench...

I have nsr barrel nut, won't work. The hole pattern is the same, however the sws holes are closer to the receiver than new rails. Almost a 1/4" from mating up. Now I'm in 250 for the handguard, another 30 or so for a barrel nut and still wont go! Hoping I'm not up the creek.

 

[Mygrainman]

I have nsr barrel nut, won't work. The hole pattern is the same, however the sws holes are closer to the receiver than new rails. Almost a 1/4" from mating up. Now I'm in 250 for the handguard, another 30 or so for a barrel nut and still wont go! Hoping I'm not up the creek.

The one I used was from I believe a parallax tactical rail... maybe it was a little different than NSR. Looked the same.