Action Rod

[NightStalker]

I’m looking for suggestions on a cheap 30 cal action rod. 
i spent most of my Gun funds on parts for this build so short on funds for tools at this point  

 

[98Z5V]

Brownell's.  They make a good one that's right on par with a Geissele Reaction Rod.

[NightStalker]

6 minutes ago, 98Z5V said:

Brownell's.  They make a good one that's right on par with a Geissele Reaction Rod.

Thanks I’ll take a look

[NightStalker]

Ended up getting a wheeler at a good price. 

[Czgunner]

I've used several. My favorite is the Midwest Industries.

[NightStalker]

This is the first action rod I’ve tried, I still use the old military style fixtures for my AR builds but this 308 is to big for it

[Albroswift]

I tried the brownells that works backwards, clamp the barrel wrench in the vise and use a torque wrench on the action rod. works for both small and large frame. I like the idea of being concentric with the torque. Jury is still out about clamping the wrench in the vise and standing frame/ barrel on end. 

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/barrel-tools/308-ar-barrel-extension-torque-tools-prod72374.aspx

[NightStalker]

24 minutes ago, Albroswift said:

I tried the brownells that works backwards, clamp the barrel wrench in the vise and use a torque wrench on the action rod. works for both small and large frame. I like the idea of being concentric with the torque. Jury is still out about clamping the wrench in the vise and standing frame/ barrel on end. 

Not sure I’d like the backwards set up, sounds awkward from what I’m use to

[Albroswift]

Does sound awkward. Used it once worked pretty good. Torque wrench centers on the bore, like that part. $39.00, like that part also. Didn't try a muzzle device yet but be the same idea. Funny thing, link says 308 but I'm sure I used mine on small frame. Have to dig it out and look again.  

[StarWolf]

The barrel extensions are not the same size. The ends on the AR-15 sized one is different from the .308 one.
At least that's the case for the MI URRs and the GRRs.

[NightStalker]

On 1/28/2023 at 9:05 PM, StarWolf said:

The barrel extensions are not the same size. The ends on the AR-15 sized one is different from the .308 one.
At least that's the case for the MI URRs and the GRRs.

Just a guess maybe the extension on the tool can be swapped out. That would be nice but who knows

[98Z5V]

This is still the king...

[NightStalker]

Geissele makes good stuff for sure

9 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

This is still the king...

[StarWolf]

On 6/10/2022 at 4:42 AM, Albroswift said:

Does sound awkward. Used it once worked pretty good. Torque wrench centers on the bore, like that part. $39.00, like that part also. Didn't try a muzzle device yet but be the same idea. Funny thing, link says 308 but I'm sure I used mine on small frame. Have to dig it out and look again.  

Knights makes a dual spline version I saw at Midway last evening, $100 and out of stock no backorder:

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022862662?pid=437619

[jharl]

Can I just borrow one?