RONIN THREADED END CAP

[Indy-Fritz]

I have a Ronin that I would like to change the rear threaded end cap on. There doesn't seem to be much to hold. I've tried a jar opener so far.

 

[Gerry52]

Strap Wrench & vise. Use leather, rubber, electrical tape in Jaws to protect metal.

 

[Ezana4CE]

I have a Ronin that I would like to change the rear threaded end cap on. There doesn't seem to be much to hold. I've tried a jar opener so far.

It is a real PITA!

 

[Indy-Fritz]

Is the part i'm removing like only 3/8 thick? doesn't look easy to get a strap wrench on.

 

[Privateer]

You might want to use a heat gun on the end cap. A Blow drier MIGHT work.
Just don't try a torch!

 

[stovepipe]

Is the part i'm removing like only 3/8 thick? doesn't look easy to get a strap wrench on.

If my memory is correct (my Ronin is with my friend out of town at the moment), the short end cap is like you said -- not much to grab onto -- maybe not even 3/8", but it is a 6-sided shape so you can get a really large cresent wrench on it. The main body has 5 sides, so you can't get a cresent wrench on it, but you can really get a good grip on it with your hand. Warming it up might help too like Privateer said.

To be clear, the end that you are trying to unscrew from the main body is the end that screws onto the rifle. Hope that makes sense. Good luck. Try not to chew up the hex shaped end cap.

stovepipe

Edit: I think the 1st version of the Ronin did not have 6 sides on the end cap -- only 5 sides if my memory is correct. The 6-sided "wrenchable" end cap is only on the 2nd version. Again, I'm relying on an unreliable memory. If you have to use channel locks or some really big pliers on the end cap, just make sure you have cardboard or something around it so you don't chew it up. And if it's warm it should unscrew without much torque.

 

[Gerry52]

Is the part i'm removing like only 3/8 thick? doesn't look easy to get a strap wrench on.

Put THAT part (end cap) in the vise, strap Wrench on the "can".

 

[Gerry52]

If my memory is correct (my Ronin is with my friend out of town at the moment), the short end cap is like you said -- not much to grab onto -- maybe not even 3/8", but it is a 6-sided shape so you can get a really large cresent wrench on it. The main body has 5 sides, so you can't get a cresent wrench on it, but you can really get a good grip on it with your hand. Warming it up might help too like Privateer said.

To be clear, the end that you are trying to unscrew from the main body is the end that screws onto the rifle. Hope that makes sense. Good luck. Try not to chew up the hex shaped end cap.

stovepipe

Edit: I think the 1st version of the Ronin did not have 6 sides on the end cap -- only 5 sides if my memory is correct. The 6-sided "wrenchable" end cap is only on the 2nd version. Again, I'm relying on an unreliable memory. If you have to use channel locks or some really big pliers on the end cap, just make sure you have cardboard or something around it so you don't chew it up. And if it's warm it should unscrew without much torque.

You're correct! My older Ronin has a 5 sided cap.