Midwest Industries Upper Receiver Rod for .308/AR-10 Rifles

SKU: MI-308URR

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The Go-To Tool for Building an AR-10 Upper Receiver

Building up a battle rifle from parts isn’t exactly light duty, so get the heavy-duty fixture you’ll need for your AR-10 upper.  This upper receiver rod interfaces with an AR-10/LR308 style barrel extension, allowing you to install all the essential components of your .308 or 6.5 Creedmoor rifle.

Since this tool mates with a steel barrel extension, you don’t have to worry about breaking or marring your upper receiver.  No clamps or clamshells, just put the rod in your vise, slide on your upper and barrel, and you’ll be ready to set torque and complete your AR-10 upper build.

Note: Not compatible with DPMS G2 .308 Rifles

Features

  • Works with LR308 and AR-10 .308 barrels and receivers
  • Ultimate tool for barrel nut installs or removal
  • Excellent for removing stubborn/seized barrel nuts without damaging upper
  • Designed for muzzle device installs and will not damage index pin
  • Can be used to install forward assist/port door cover
  • Compatible with forged and billet LR308 and AR10 upper receivers
  • Will not mar or damage exterior of upper receiver
  • Receiver mounted sights can be left installed
  • Can be installed horizontally or vertically in bench vise

Specifications

  • Material: 4140 Ordnance grade steel
  • Finish: Black Oxide
  • Platforms: LR308/AR-10

The AT3 Tactical store has a 90 day no-hassle return policy for products in good condition. You can view the full details of our return policy here.

If you encounter an issue or defect with a product after 90 days of your purchase, you can refer to the manufacturer for a warranty claim. Their policies are below.

Midwest Industries Limited Lifetime Warranty

  • Midwest Industries, Inc. stands behind every item we produce. If you are the original purchaser and a MI product fails due to manufacturing, assembly, or material defect, and you have not modified or abused the item, it will be repaired or replaced for life.
  • Modification or alteration to these parts including custom coatings, voids all factory warranties.
  • We are not responsible for items intentionally/accidentally damaged or destroyed, or products damaged by abuse/poor maintenance.
  • This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the part or parts which are returned to Midwest Industries, Inc. and are determined by Midwest Industries, Inc. to be defective.
  • This warranty, made to the original owner/purchaser, is not transferable.

The following items are excluded from this warranty:

  1. Normal wear of product finishes and of all metal or plastic parts.
  2. Damage or malfunction resulting from accident, negligence, misuse, or unauthorized repair or modification.

Disclaimer: Manufacturer’s warranty is subject to change without prior notice.

Customer Reviews

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Paul Gavrilovic
Heavy duty steel receiver rod

Really the best way to torque up barrel nuts, or to remove them. No stress on the upper receiver.

The MI rod is sturdy (understatement !!) and fits the lugs on all of the barrel extensions that I have tried from various manufacturers. It also is useful to check alignment of the barrel extension to the receiver. If for some reason the locating pin is off (mis-located notch on the upper, or the pin hole on the barrel extension is mis-drilled, etc) then the rod lugs will not enter the extension. Bad news--that means that the bolt will not lock either, or if it does, cartridge thrust force will not be evenly distributed on the bolt locking lugs.

The only thing I would want to change is for MI to figure out how to lower the price. Under $100 is a great target and would increase the number of buyers. Everyone who swaps barrels or needs to torque down the barrel nut needs one of these rods.

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thorough and positive review of our Midwest Industries Upper Receiver Rod for .308/AR-10 rifles. We are thrilled to hear that you have found it to be a heavy duty and effective tool for torquing up barrel nuts and checking alignment. We appreciate your feedback on the price and will definitely take it into consideration as we strive to provide high-quality products at a reasonable cost for our customers. Thank you for recommending our rod to others who may also find it useful for their barrel-swapping needs.

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Wayne L
Worked like it said

It did a great job.

Thank you for your positive feedback on our Midwest Industries Upper Receiver Rod for .308/AR-10 Rifles. We are glad to hear that it worked as expected and did a great job for you. Thank you for choosing our product and we hope to continue meeting your expectations in the future.

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Fletcher Dunne
Midwest Industries Upper Receiver Rod for AR10

Realistically it's a milled bar of hardened steel. Professionally it fits perfectly into an AR-10 upper with no preceivable slop and as long ans the vise it's in and the tool you turn the barrel nut with is as well, you won't have any issues. This midwest tool is here to work. It turned out better than anticipated.

Thanks for the review! I'm glad to hear that the Midwest Industries Upper Receiver Rod works well and is a great value.

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Kelly H
308 Rod

This is absolutely the way to go when torquing on a barrel nut or brake. The piece slide in my upper receiver and into my barrel with zero play. The only thing I would add is a way to secure the upper to the rod while working so the rod doesn't slide back out.

Thanks for sharing your feedback! We're glad you're satisfied with your purchase.

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Hector Barroga
upper receiver rod for 308

work pretty good when i install my 308 barrel to my upper receiver thank you very much

Thanks for sharing your feedback! We're glad you're satisfied with your purchase.

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