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    Mega Arms MKM KeyMod Upper Installation

    This is an installation guide covering the install of a Mega Arms MKM KeyMod upper. This guide will work both on the .308 version as well as the AR15 version as the steps are identical. For this guide, we will be installing the .308 version.


    Manufacturer: Mega Arms


    Item to be Installed: MKM KeyMod Upper


    Purpose of Item: The Mega KeyMod MKM is a two piece upper receiver & hand-guard. It combines the strength and durability of a billet upper with a sturdy lightweight extruded hand-guard.


    Parts used for this Upper Receiver Build:


    308 MKM Kit
    Mega Arms 18" Barrel
    Rainier Arms Low Profile Match Grade Gas Block
    Standard Gas Tube
    BattleComp BABC


    Tools needed:

    DPMS Claw
    Included Barrel Nut
    Included MKM Wrench
    Torque Wrench
    T15 Torx Wrench



    First you'll see that we've laid out all the necessary parts to be installed. It should be noted that Mega Arms recommends and requires you to use a DPMS Panther "Claw" Block to secure the upper receiver. Any other tools will void your warranty. Mega Arms will also fit your gas block to your barrel for a small fee if you are having issues with the fit. They recommend the following gas blocks with part numbers:

    Rainier Arms: Low profile match grade gas block
    Stag: Low profile gas block
    Vltor: GB-2S
    Yankee Hill: YHM-9383





    As with any upper receiver install, you will want to apply some anti-seize to the barrel extension. This will make getting the barrel on and off at a later time that much easier. Ask me how I know this





    Next, insert the barrel into the upper receiver. Make sure the alignment pin goes into the alignment slot. Also check to make sure there is no gap between the barrel extension and the upper receiver.






    Ensure you apply some moly grease or equivalent to the barrel nut before installation. This will help protect the threads.Then using the supplied wrench, use a 1/2" torque wrench to tighten the barrel nut to 65 ft-lbs. With this type of barrel nut, no "timing" is necessary. When the torque wrench clicks to the desired value, you are finished.





    Install the gas block and tube. Then slide the handguard over the barrel into the upper receiver.




    Using a T15 torx wrench, install torx screws into your MKM. Loctite may be used, but in this case we did not use any.




    Your upper should now look like this. We opted to use a BattleComp Enterprises BABC for our muzzle device.





    After you put your rifle together, you should always function test the weapon to make sure everything is working properly.

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    Great step by step instruction. Mega makes an amazing product.

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    Great review....GJR!
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