Quick Tip: The Right Way To Stake an AR-15 Castle Nut
This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on the correct method for staking an AR-15 castle nut. The presenter, Caleb, emphasizes practical techniques and debunks common misconceptions found on social media. He demonstrates the process using specific components like a Geissele buffer tube, Bravo Company endplate, and Forward Controls Design castle nut. Essential tools like a bench vise, lower receiver vise block, cross-peen hammer, and center punch are highlighted. The demonstration includes an example of an incorrect staking method and then shows how to properly displace metal to secure the castle nut and prevent the receiver extension from loosening. The video also references other related content for further learning.








