need help removing the receiver end plate

[Rookie Shooter]

I just got a Magpul MS3 sling and ASAP mount but i do not have the appropriate tool to remove the receiver end plate where the mount needs to go. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remove the end plate without damaging it?

Thanks

 

[bigjohn]

its just in there. did you remove the buffer tube? you have to do that to get the end plate off. detent spring will come out if you arent careful. will kink when putting it back together if you arent careful also

 

[Rookie Shooter]

I should probably clarify that it is the castle nut that i need advice on removing without a castle nut wrench. I thought about using a punch and hammer to try and loosen the castle nut but I do not want to damage anything

 

[fivepointstar]

remove buffer and buffer spring. slowly remove the castle nut and the end plate will loosen. like bigjohn said, slowly remove the plate and catch the detent spring. once you have that take the buffer tube off.

now repeat the process in the exact opposite way. should take 5-10 mins

 

[fivepointstar]

I should probably clarify that it is the castle nut that i need advice on removing without a castle nut wrench. I thought about using a punch and hammer to try and loosen the castle nut but I do not want to damage anything

do you have a castle nut wrench?? you'll need one of those or an armor's tool.

using a punch and hammer may damage the buffer tube

 

[Rookie Shooter]

i do not have an armorer's wrench or castle nut wrench. I was hoping that somenone had an alternate method

 

[Kilroy]

I'd let you use mine, but it seems that you're kind of far away. Perhaps a strap wrench? Pipe wrench with rubber padding?

 

[Jstevens56]

you can get a castle wrench from amazon for under $10 shipped. mine came in only a few days. better to do it with the right tool than to damage a part that will cost more $

 

[huesmann]

Is your castle nut staked?

Do you have a pair of curved-jaw vise grips? You can use them with something to protect the castle nut, like a thick piece of rubber or cardboard.

 

[Demoneyes86]

Them castle nuts can be a pain. I had to hit it with a mini torch to burn of te loctite. Just be careful. Is not very hard at all. Just take your time and make sure the wrench dont slip. Can bugger up the threads and you could bust up you hand.

 

[Demoneyes86]

I live in the city if your not far i could try to help you. Either by letting you use my wrench/torch or assisting.

 

[MDMOUNTAINEER]

I'll be passing through sykesville this friday evening and I'll have a little spare time. If you would like, I can help you with your issue and I'll have the tools with me.

Just let me know.

 

[Atec]

I'll be passing through sykesville this friday evening and I'll have a little spare time. If you would like, I can help you with your issue and I'll have the tools with me.

Just let me know.

Justin are you going to be in Towson this weekend ?

 

[TyFromMD]

I used some channel locks wrapped in electrical tape to put one on once.

 

[Winterborn]

Seriously, watch that detent spring when you take it off. It will go flying.

That was the biggest pain in assembling the lower for me.

 

[-Z/28-]

Have you tried being gentle with a hammer? Instead of using a punch, use a small flathead screwdriver wrapped in tape. Just be gentle and see if you can tap it loose. If not, go out tomorrow and pick up a castle nut wrench.

Oh yeah, and like everyone else said be sure not to lose that stupid little spring and detent behind the plate.

 

[Rookie Shooter]

I'll be passing through sykesville this friday evening and I'll have a little spare time. If you would like, I can help you with your issue and I'll have the tools with me.

Just let me know.

Thanks for the offer but I plan on taking a couple of guys to FreeState after work

The Home Depot near me did not have any idea what a castle nut wrench is and i couldn't find one. I may stop by the Home Depot near work tomorrow. Anyone know anyone else that carries them?

 

[MDMOUNTAINEER]

Thanks for the offer but I plan on taking a couple of guys to FreeState after work

The Home Depot near me did not have any idea what a castle nut wrench is and i couldn't find one. I may stop by the Home Depot near work tomorrow. Anyone know anyone else that carries them?

You're going to have to get one online or at an industry partner. They are firearm specific and cannot be found at home depot, or lowes.

 

[Kilroy]

Thanks for the offer but I plan on taking a couple of guys to FreeState after work

The Home Depot near me did not have any idea what a castle nut wrench is and i couldn't find one. I may stop by the Home Depot near work tomorrow. Anyone know anyone else that carries them?

You can have mine, but you have to come get it.

 

[Rookie Shooter]

You can have mine, but you have to come get it.

where do you live?