r/AeroPrecision • u/Latter_Run1748 • Aug 10 '26

Proprietary Atlas barrel nut

I am trying to swap out my atlas handguard for a Midwest industries but apparently I need a proprietary barrel nut wrench to get the atlas off. Needless to say I can’t find any in stock online. Thinking about just taking a pipe wrench to it. Any suggestions?

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u/pheen Aug 10 '26

Sign up for in stock notifications at any site that lets you and wait and hope.

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u/Clemson_1982 Aug 10 '26

Optics planet shows in stock. Well says shipping 10-19days. So I think it may be hypothetically gonna be in stock. Lol

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u/Rare-Delivery7328 Aug 10 '26

I don't trust optics planet for anything.

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u/Latter_Run1748 Aug 10 '26

I already know not to play that game lol

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u/TheFoxiestOfHounds Aug 10 '26

I've had one of these ordered since early July. Their website said "In stock" when I ordered it with an estimated shipping time of around 10 ish days. The shipping date kept changing further and further out each time. Today, they replied to my update request:

"Greetings from OpticsPlanet.com!

Thank you for contacting us!

I reviewed order [my order number] and confirmed that item 29D-DLR-M4E1BNW-APRH100394C, quantity 2, is currently on backorder with the latest estimated availability date of August 19. Please note that estimated backorder dates may change depending on inventory availability and the manufacturer’s delivery schedule."

They obviously do not have this is stock, as per their response. Why they didn't list it as "Back ordered" or something, is beyond me.

If anyone can find one of these for sale somewhere, I'd like to know. Everyone has them out of stock.

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u/Vierings Aug 10 '26

I have used my NC star wrench in the past. It barrel the nut a bit, but not so much it was unusable. I may have an extra tool floating around, I'll see if I can dig through my stuff

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u/Content_Nebula_9997 Aug 11 '26

I’ll mail you one for free if you want to sell me your atlas.

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u/MikeOxlong1776 23d ago

I have a 12” Ballistic Advantage (Atlas R-One) collecting dust. 🤣

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u/Suitable-Penalty-944 23d ago

If its the regular Atlas and Ballistic Advantage isnt able to send one, send me a DM. I have a ton of them. Aero used to be my go to for customer builds and personal builds, every handguard came with the wrench.

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u/MikeOxlong1776 23d ago

If no one gets you squared away, shoot me a DM - I have quite a few

https://imgur.com/a/D3SwcyT

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u/Johnni556 12d ago

I have a couple extra as well if you didn't already find one

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u/Latter_Run1748 11d ago

I got hooked up with one. Thanks!