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Most castle nut and end plate combos are an afterthought, the leftover bits from a parts kit that nobody thinks twice about. Strike Industries went the other direction with this one. The steel castle nut is lengthened to match the extended end plate, so it grabs more of the receiver extension's threaded area for better support while giving the back of your build a cleaner, more finished look.
The headline here is the Quick Detach sling swivel mount built into the extended end plate. It sits dead center, so it works the same whether you shoot right or left handed. More importantly, Strike pushed that QD socket back and away from the webbing of your primary hand. Anyone who has run a QD sling off a flat, standard end plate knows the pinch that can happen when you're working the rifle in tight quarters. This design moves that mounting point out of the way so you can manipulate the gun under stress without the surprise bite.
A couple of real-world things worth knowing. The extra length of the enhanced castle nut means you'll lose the fully collapsed position on most stocks, since that space is used to create clearance for the QD socket. Strike also calls for a minimum of 30mm (1.18 inches) of thread on your receiver extension, so budget-tier or commercial tubes with short threading may not play nice. Torque the castle nut to no more than 35 ft/lbs, and plan on using a proper spanner wrench rather than a basic notched castle nut wrench to avoid marring the finish.
It's a drop-in swap for a standard castle nut and end plate on the AR platform, and the set screw simplifies getting your takedown pin and detent seated during the build. Once it's on, you've got a tougher-looking rear end, more thread engagement holding your buffer tube in place, and a sling point that actually stays out of your way.
It's built for standard AR platform receiver extensions, but the longer castle nut needs at least 30mm (1.18 inches) of thread on the tube to seat properly. Some commercial or budget tubes have shorter threading and may not fully thread on. If you're running a quality mil-spec tube you should be in good shape, but check your thread length before installing.
Yes. The QD sling swivel mount sits in the center of the extended end plate, so it works equally well for right or left handed shooters. Strike also pushed the socket rearward so the sling stays clear of the webbing of your hand while you run the gun.
A proper AR spanner wrench is the way to go here. A basic notched castle nut wrench often won't seat correctly on the extended teeth and can scratch the finish. Torque the castle nut to no more than 35 ft/lbs when you tighten it down.
On most stocks, yes, you'll lose the fully collapsed position. The extra length of the enhanced castle nut is what creates clearance for the QD socket, so that forward-most notch gets used up. For most setups this is a non-issue, but it's worth knowing before you install.
| UPC | 708747545548 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ARECN&EEPBK |
| Color | Black |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Castle Nut/End Plate |
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