Help! My barrel is too long!

[tingsoon1]

I've got a quick question about installing a tightbore MK96 6.01mm barrel in my new ASR... It's protruding about 55mm out past the regular barrel, and I was wondering: Should I cut it of and sand it? What would be the best type of saw for that? Any advice you could give me would be great!

Thanks!

[Merchant]

Measure how long you need it and use a fine toothed hack saw blade. It should cut fairly easily (for metal). Then crown the end by sanding the inside edge down just a little. Be careful when cutting and crowning it. Also make sure the cut is at a perfect 90 angle. Then clean the barrel with silicon oil and you cleaning rod. Install it and all should be good.

[midnight_commander]

If you have the equipment, after you cut it you can counter sink it.

[Eddywangchang]

i have a question about your asr... can you have a aeg stock and grip on it?

[dosSantos]

Get a metal tubing cutter (inexpensive and that accepts no larger 3/4" tubing or so) and that will work perfect for making sure your cut is 90 deg. One way to counter-sink it is to get a large drill bit (ie. 3/8") and lightly rotate it by hand at the barrel opening. That will remove the excess metal (also called de-burring). Lightly sand that countersunk area (careful not so sand the inside diameter of the barrel) and you should be golden for a smooth, professional look and finish.