Reusing Buffer Tube

[EssOne]

I'm going to change out a perfectly good Palmetto carbine buffer tube as part of a stock replacement project. The pull off tube appears to be made of 7075 aluminum, has extruded threads, and is in perfect condition. It has a round count of around 350 rounds. I'd like to reuse the buffer tube on another carbine project - can anyone see any structural reason why the tube can't be reused?

 

EssOne

[mikegideon]

None if it's not damaged. 

[EssOne]

Thank you kindly, gents. Much appreciated.

[gregintenn]

No different than leaving it on said rifle.

[EssOne]

Thanks y'all. I cinched the tube into a vise padded with leather after lightly drilling out the staked metal and the nut loosened right up after one light-to-moderate tap on the wrench with a hammer. The tube is undamaged, as is the nut. Thanks again.

Edited July 18, 2015 by EssOne