Ar-15/M16 Receiver Taps & Dies - Tap 1'''' Dia, 1-3/16''''-16 Tpi For Ar-15/M16

Name: Ar-15/M16 Receiver Taps & Dies - Tap 1'''' Dia, 1-3/16''''-16 Tpi For Ar-15/M16
Brand: Brownells
SKU: 080598180
Price: 74.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Overview

This tap and die set is made for cleaning up the critical receiver threads on AR-15/M16 builds and maintenance work. It addresses the upper receiver and barrel nut threads, along with the lower receiver and receiver extension tube threads, to help make installation more uniform. The set is intended for correcting out-of-spec or cross-threaded threads rather than general-purpose shop use. It includes high-speed steel plug taps and 2A dies for the specified thread sizes.

Why Hunters Choose the Brownells

Chases Cleans

AR-15/M16 receiver threads for more

Includes 1.250"-18

Tpi tap for upper receivers

Includes 1-3/16"-16

Tpi tap for receiver extension

Helps Correct

Out-of-spec or cross-threaded upper receiver

Plug Taps

2A 1/2" diameter dies are

Key Features

Chases and cleans the two most important threads on AR-15/M16 receivers
1.250"-18 tpi tap corrects out-of-spec or cross-threaded upper receivers and barrel nuts
1-3/16"-16 tpi tap makes receiver extension and lower receiver threads uniform
Includes plug taps and 2A 1/2" diameter dies
Made from high-speed steel
Brownells manufactured

Best Used For

AR-15/M16 builders correcting out-of-spec or cross-threaded receiver threads
Gunsmiths chasing upper receiver and barrel nut threads during installation
Users cleaning lower receiver and receiver extension threads for smoother assembly
Shop work focused on uniform thread fit for AR-15/M16 receiver components

Specifications

Blade Steel	High-speed steel
Die Diameter	2A 1/2'''' (6.3cm) diameter dies
Die Size	1-3/16''''-16 Tpi
Tap Size	1'''' Dia
Tap Type	Plug taps
Thread Size Receiver Extension Tube And Lower Receiver	1-3/16''''-16 tpi
Thread Size Upper Receivers And Barrel Nuts	1.250''''-18 tpi

Pros

Chases and cleans AR-15/M16 receiver threads for more accurate installation
Includes 1.250"-18 tpi tap for upper receivers and barrel nuts
Includes 1-3/16"-16 tpi tap for receiver extension and lower receiver threads
Helps correct out-of-spec or cross-threaded upper receiver and barrel nut threads
Plug taps and 2A 1/2" diameter dies are specified for the set
Made by Brownells with high-speed steel construction specified

Considerations & Trade-offs

Designed for thread chasing and cleanup, so it is a maintenance tool rather than a general-purpose tap and die set.
The set is focused on AR-15/M16 receiver threads, so its use is limited to those specific applications.
The product is specified as plug taps with 2A 1/2" diameter dies, which may not suit every threading task or setup.
No sheath, storage case, or accessory details are provided in the product data.

Suggested Comparisons

AR-15/M16 receiver thread repair tools
Receiver extension installation tools
Upper receiver thread chasing tools
Barrel nut installation tools

Suggested Accessories

Thread cutting oil
Tap wrench
Die stock
Thread gauge

Frequently Asked Questions

What threads does this tap and die set service on AR-15/M16 receivers?

The product is described as chasing and cleaning two receiver thread areas: 1.250"-18 tpi for upper receivers and barrel nuts, and 1-3/16"-16 tpi for receiver extension (recoil buffer) tube and lower receiver threads.

Is this intended to fix damaged or out-of-spec threads?

Yes. The description says it corrects out-of-spec or cross-threaded upper receivers and barrel nuts, and it makes lower receiver and receiver extension threads more uniform for easier installation.

What material is the tap made from?

The listed specification says high-speed steel.

What type of taps are included?

The specifications identify the taps as plug taps.

Does the product listing include blade or tool dimensions beyond the thread sizes?

Only limited sizing is provided in the specs: 2A 1/2" (6.3 cm) diameter dies. No other dimensions are listed in the supplied data.