PIKE ARMS® ELITE22TD™ 80% TAKEDOWN RECEIVER HARDWARE BUNDLE TO COMPLETE PIKE ARMS® ELITE22TD™ 80% RECEIVER

Test fit the assembly of the adjustment ring and bushing prior to installation. If dirt or burs are present on the threads it will be easier to remove them prior to installation in the receiver.

1) If you have not already; drill/tap all three 12-24tpi holes (two in the forward end for the locking block and one for the stock screw). You MUST drill these holes prior to installing the the takedown bushing since the drilling jig will not fit into and correctly postion on the receiver with the bushing installed.

2) While the orientation of the bushing is not critical to it's function; it is necessary to be able to access the barrel bushing spacer roll pin (08611) for final assembly. For ease of assembly, the slot is generally oriented at 12 o'clock for flat top style receivers but for picatinny rail receiver varieties the slot cannot be accessed from the top.  Therefore, the slot in the bushing MUST be oriented to either side or in the 6 o'clock position (which can be accessed through the stock screw hole).  Note that orientation at the 6 o'clock position, while the most visibily clean option, will add some difficulty to the assembly since the roll pin must be installed working through the receiver stock screw hole.  All of our 100% / serialized receivers are positioned with the roll pin at the 6 o'clock position.

 3) It is recommended to press the bushing in with a hydraulic or mechanical press for a slow controlled light press fit.  During installation, ensure the slot in the bushing is oriented properly prior to pressing it in as it will not be very difficult to remove the bushing should you need to for any reason in the future.  A small amount of grease or oil on the knurled portion of the bushing and/or the corresponding hole in the receiver will aid the installation process.

     3.1  The bushing should be a light press fit into the receiver.  Since the actual hole diameter in your receiver can vary considerably depending on the runout in your drill press compared to milling the hole with milling machine, receiver holes that are larger will be easier to press the bushing into while similarly receiver holes that are very accurate will be tigher and more difficult to press the bushing into.  Tight receiver holes MIGHT need to be slightly enlarged to permit the receiver bushing to be pressed in without damaging the receiver.  Under no circumstances should enough tonage be used to press the receiver bushing into the receiver where the force is great enough to damage the receiver.   The receiver hole should be minimally enlarged to permit the bushing to be installed with less force. 

     3.2  If you do not have access to a press, the bushing can also be installed using a mallet or a large vice although extreme care should be taken since either method compared to using a press will greatly increased the probability of damaging the receiver.

     3.3  Especially with the picatinny rail receivers or whenever you want some clearance between the bushing and the front of the receiver, we sell a bushing installation driver (sold separately part #09242) which will apply equal force to the face of the bushing and provide clearance for the press off the front of the receiver. 

When installing the bushing, the threaded portion will be oriented to the froward end of the receiver and the knurled end to the rear of the receiver.  Press the bushing in until the shoulder bottoms out on the counterbore of the receiver. The shoulder behind the threads should be flush or very near flush with the edge forward of the counterbore.  If the bushing is not fully seated per above, the barrel will not go into the receiver at the correct position for reliable operation and function.  THE BUSHING MUST BE SEATED against the mating bore in the receiver. 

4) Once the bushing has been pressed in, insert the adjustment ring detent spring (08621) followed by the adjustment ring detent (08620 - point forward, open end will capture the spring). While depressing the detent and spring, thread the adjustment ring onto the bushing with the dimpled side facing the detent. Using a small straight blade screwdriver or similar to depress the detent/spring may aid this process.

 5) Slide the spacer (08610) onto the forward end of the bushing. Align the roll pin hole with the slot in the forward end of the bushing. (It does not matter which face of this part faces the adjustment ring.)

 6) Use a roll pin punch to install the spacer roll pin (08611). Note that the roll pin should NOT be driven below the surface of the spacer.  If the roll pin is set too deep it will interfere with the barrel. If you drive the roll pin too deep you will need to drive it through the rest of the way (into the bushing) to remove it and try again. A larger punch will help to avoid over-driving the roll pin while a 1/16" punch is required for removal.

 7) Install the locking block (08556) with the LASER markings oriented downward using the two cap screws (00910). There will be one protrusion oriented to the left side of the receiver and one oriented downward. Note that these screws may need to be slightly loose until the receiver is installed in the stock and they can then be tightened after the stock screw has been tightened.