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You're right; I'm over thinking it! I always do! I'm unfortunately like that with about everything I do. Like I said, this is my first build so I'm just making sure I'm getting everything right. I appreciate the help!

It's not complicated. That castle nut goes on just like any other castle nut and end plate. I'm just trying to figure out how torque is affected by the torque wrench socket being so far from the castle nut end of the armorers wrench.

Here you go! The wrench is about 12" long and about 7.25" from the center of the castle nut wrench to the center of the torque wrench socket.

Thanks for the reply! I do understand the crows foot setup and having it at a 90 degree angle but what I'm wondering is will the distance from the torque wrench socket to the castle nut wrench end affect the torque? I'm putting a Strike Industries enhanced castle nut and end plate on my gun and there's no where to stake it so I'm just going to torque it to spec but was just wondering about this wrench I have getting it right. No big deal, just wanted some ideas since I'm learning this as I go along. Thanks!

I'm working on my first build so I'm doing everything I can to not screw it up! I have this armorers wrench and just want to know if I can get proper torque for the castle nut with the torque wrench slot at the opposite end from the castle nut wrench end? All wrenches I've seen the torque wrench slot is just behind the wrench itself. Like the wrench I have with it just behind the barrel nut wrench. Appreciate any help!

I agree. Thanks for the input. Any recommendation on a brand? I'm looking at Ballistic Advantage but open to any suggestions.

I'm just now starting my first build and have been looking at barrels. I'm leaning towards the Ballistic Advantage 20" stainless but was wondering is any of you have any other recommendations? I'm attaching it to an Aero M5 upper with a Lantac E-BCG. Thanks for any advice!