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  1. 04-10-2022, 06:25 PM #1
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    So how are the new HW star nut barrels actually held in?

    Hi all, as title really, how are the new star nut barrels actually held into the breech block? And how easy are they to remove?

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    I'm guessing the big star nut but that's just a guess.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Murphy View Post
    I'm guessing the big star nut but that's just a guess.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Murphy View Post
    I'm guessing the big star nut but that's just a guess.
    Great, so if I undo that, then it should just fall apart

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    Quote Originally Posted by look no hands View Post
    Great, so if I undo that, then it should just fall apart

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    I'm guessing its not been put on with a 1/4 ratchet.

    So you might need a breaker bar.
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    Sure I read somewhere they are now screwed in hence the star nut. Mach 1.5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mach 1.5 View Post
    Sure I read somewhere they are now screwed in hence the star nut. Mach 1.5
    I Googled it and someone had trouble getting it out but not sure if the guy knew it was screwed in as tried pressing it out I think.

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