ARS NOTES
GALIL BUILD


(updated 10-06-2009)


Page Outline



Magazine Catch

ARS IMI Galil Build Using ball bearings to flare the ends of the magazine catch pin.


Barrel

ARS IMI Galil Build Chasing receiver threads. This is not always necessary, but if the barrel or receiver threads have a burr, it makes screwing it in difficult. 5.56mm NATO thread pitch is M21x1.5, 7.62mm NATO is M25x1.5.
ARS IMI Galil Build Chasing barrel threads.
ARS IMI Galil Build Tightening barrel to receiver. Basing the torque specs on an FN FAL rifle, the target should be 120 ft pounds with a minimum of 60 ft pounds. That means if you try to unscrew it with a 60ft pound torque wrench, it should click before loosening.
ARS IMI Galil Build Clamping barrel in 20 ton press for barrel torquing.
ARS IMI Galil Build Marking barrel timing after torquing.
ARS IMI Galil Build marking extractor relief cut.
ARS IMI Galil Build marking top dead center on barrel for gas block and front sight installation.
ARS IMI Galil Build barrel index at hand tight before torquing. Different rifle types allow for different amounts of "crushing" during torquing. While the FN FAL allows for approximately 15 degrees between hand tight and top dead center, the Galil allows for slightly less - approximately 10 degrees, or 11 o'clock.
ARS IMI Galil Build setting up barrel for extractor relief cut.
ARS IMI Galil Build Making extractor relief cut.
ARS IMI Galil Build Comparing extractor relief cut to factory barrel.
ARS IMI Galil Build Chamfering extractor relief cut.
ARS IMI Galil Build Torquing barrel to index mark.

Back to top



Headspace

ARS IMI Galil Build .223 Rem GO, NOGO, and FIELD gauges.
ARS IMI Galil Build checking headspace.
ARS IMI Galil Build bolt should close and lock on a GO gauge.
ARS IMI Galil Build bolt should not close on a NOGO gauge.


Handguards

ARS IMI Galil Build testfitting handguard retainer before installing cam lever.
ARS IMI Galil Build marking location on barrel for front handguard retainer..
ARS IMI Galil Build expanding end of handguard retainer cam lever with fixture in place to prevent bending retainer out of round.
ARS IMI Galil Build Installing front handguard retainer cam lever with fixture removed for viewing.
ARS IMI Galil Build marking location for handguard retainer camming groove.
ARS IMI Galil Build cutting handguard retainer caming groove.
ARS IMI Galil Build test fitting handguard retainer. Camming lever should require moderate pressure to lock into place.
ARS IMI Galil Build cutting groove deeper at marking with ink to final fit. Use ink or layout fluid to adjust depth .

Back to top



Gas Block

ARS IMI Galil Build testfitting gas block and handguards.
ARS IMI Galil Build marking top dead center (previously scribed in lathe) and hole location from test-fitted gas block.
ARS IMI Galil Build large gasport ramp and small gas port
ARS IMI Galil Build measuring depth of outside gas port ramp.
ARS IMI Galil Build drilling gasport outside ramp.
ARS IMI Galil Build drilling inside gas port through barrel wall. Long bit will self-center to point of ramp.
ARS IMI Galil Build Soft solder or locktite gas block in place if it is not a super-tight fit. This prevents block from shifting while drilling 2x 3mm holes.
ARS IMI Galil Build Installing retaining pins.

Back to top



Fire-Control Group

ARS IMI Galil Build comparison of FSE US-made 2-claw AK trigger parts for conversion to Galil.
ARS IMI Galil Build comparison of FSE US-made 2-claw AK trigger parts for conversion to Galil.
ARS IMI Galil Build comparison of FSE US-made 2-claw AK trigger parts for conversion to Galil.

Back to top



Finished Rifles

ARS IMI Galil Build Galil AR before refinishing.
ARS IMI Galil Build Galil ARM complete side view.
ARS IMI Galil Build Galil AR complete right side view.
ARS IMI Galil Build Galil AR complete left side view.
ARS IMI Galil Build Galil AR barrel assembly view
ARS IMI Galil Build Galil AR receiver view.
ARS IMI Galil Build Galil Stock view.
ARS IMI Galil Build ARS US made Galil brake (also available as a flash suppressor/grenade launcher)
ARS IMI Galil Build Galil AR handguard view.
ARS IMI Galil Build Galil rear sight view
ARS IMI Galil Build Receiver markings for Galil Sporter Post-1989 receiver.

Back to top