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AR-15/M16 RECEIVER TAPS & DIES Reviews & Ratings

The Brownells AR-15/M16 Receiver Taps & Dies are made from a high-speed steel that easily chase and clean up the two most important threads on the AR-15/M16 receivers. The 1-3/16"-16 TPI corrects out of spec or cross-threaded upper receivers and barrel nuts. The 1-3/16"-16 TPI makes the receiver extension tube and lower receiver threads uniform for easier installation.

AR-15/M16 Receiver Round Die dimensions: 2.5" outside diameter x 0.750" long

AR-15/M16 Receiver Hex Die dimensions: 2.157" wide x 1.0" long

AR-15/M16 Receiver Tap dimensions: 4.0" overall length, 0.765" across shank flats

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Reviews Summary

Customers express high satisfaction with the AR-15/M16 Receiver Taps & Dies, highlighting their effectiveness in fixing cross-threaded issues and working well with 80% lowers. The quality and sharpness of the tools receive praise, although some users note concerns about the origin of the materials. Overall, they appreciate the product's performance and quality.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Effectiveness

70%

Reviewers consistently highlight the effectiveness of the taps and dies in fixing cross-threaded buffer tubes and improving the functionality of AR-15 receivers. Many experienced quick and successful repairs, indicating the tools are reliable for both 80% lowers and other threading needs.

Product Quality

60%

The quality of craftsmanship in the taps and dies is frequently noted, with users emphasizing their sharpness and construction. However, there are mixed feelings regarding the sourcing, as some found them to be made in China, raising concerns about overall durability.

User Experience

50%

Several reviews mention a positive user experience, with quick delivery times and overall satisfaction with the product's appearance and performance during use. Customers appreciate the smooth functionality while working on their projects.

Future Use and Durability Concerns

30%

While many users are pleased with their initial experiences, some express caution about long-term durability. Users are interested in testing the tools on tougher materials and hope for more American-made options in the future.

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Bought the tap and the die.

I bought the tap and the die for the buffer tube. It worked perfectly. Both tap and die were very sharp and well made. Used some Rigid thread cutting oil and it made quick work of the aluminum. It's tool steel so oil it good before storage.

by JOHN OGLESBY on July 31, 2024

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Exactly what I needed.

I inherited a late 1970's era Colt AR-15 SP1 that had a cross-threaded buffer tube and the receiver was also cross-threaded. This fixed it right up! Took less than 15 minutes and now it's 100% functional again.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by JOHN OGLESBY on July 31, 2024

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works great

It's better to chase the threads on a 80% reciever than to fight mounting buffer tube possibly buggering up the threads I have used on 3 lowers that needed them chased

Worked great

Worked great to fix two 80% lowers that had the threads for the buffer tube cut too shallow so nothing could screw into the lowers.

AR -15 Receiver die

works well good quality

Carbon Steel Die

Thank you for expediting the order. It actually arrived early. I received the die and was pleased with the overall appearance. I do alot of machining and I was hoping it was American steel. But it says China on it. It is very heavy and dense and seems to be of quality. We will see how long it lasts. I will thread a piece of stainless steel with it. If it makes it through that then it should do aluminum just fine. Hoping that in the future we see more American made products. Thanks again. I will happily update this post as soon as I can with further information.