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Screw size thread for Armaspec stealth g2

4/24/2024 8:53:19 PM

Does anyone know what size thread/pitch the top buffer screw on a Gen 2 armaspec screw is?Yes, I know they sell replacements on&n...

Rust Or Copper Fouling In Barrel

4/18/2024 11:15:24 PM

I'm kind of new to this. I just got a borescope for the first time and this is one of my DD MK18 barrels. About 3 yea...

Gas ring direction

4/10/2024 9:39:09 AM

I really need to start taking notes. Can someone remind me which way the grins should be oriented? Sharp edge forward or rearward?

Maybe i need chromed cam pins

4/4/2024 11:27:53 PM

Ive noticed cam pins seem to get a groove on them easily within 1000 rounds, made me think the one good thing about chromed bcg...

Kroil and AR15 barrel extension

3/21/2024 5:03:32 AM

Will Kroil loosen the barrel extension if I run a patch to loosen and clean carbon out? I use a bore guide so it shouldn'...

Do all gun oil containers leak

3/7/2024 12:18:00 AM

I gave up on Breakfree CLP due to its leaking plastic bottle. Its replacement, Slip 2000, is also leaking around the filler&...

Hoppes 9 Lube vs WD40

2/28/2024 12:26:12 PM

Which one of these would be better for preventing rust and keeping a couple guns in a safe?

Gun lube

2/9/2024 4:16:55 PM

What is a good gun lube that wont burn off fast?

Inferflon TF AKA FIN Super

2/1/2024 4:52:26 PM

A customer of mine gave me some of this Interflon TF lube to try out. It's a dry lube. I gave it a go my my&nb...

Lucas Red N Tacky

1/12/2024 2:02:32 PM

I've always used Rig. I was wanting to try and switch to Lubriplate SFL-0, but it has had a recent massive price increase. R...

Permaslick G vs Sandstrom 28a solid film lubricant

12/29/2023 5:53:09 PM

Any experience with using either of these for refinishing old worn mags or other parts?Is one more durable than the other? They b...

Cleaning copper fouling from a CL barrel

12/23/2023 10:41:00 PM

Do you guys ever remove the copper fouling from your chrome lined barrels? I use Sweets 7.62 on my hunting rifles but have never&nbs...

Slip 2000 in parts cleaner how much

12/10/2023 3:46:54 PM

I shoot every weekend and the cleaning is always a chore. Decided I'd give a parts cleaner a whirl, picked up a 20 gallon tank....

When to replace FCU springs

12/9/2023 7:20:57 PM

Do you guys have any set round count for replacing trigger, hammer, and disco springs?

Lucas White Lithium Grease

12/3/2023 12:35:30 AM

As a new AR owner, the volumes of information out there both on youtube and here on these forums is overwhelming. As I work&nb...

Color of LSA

11/28/2023 3:33:28 AM

Bought two bottles of new LSA from Sportsman's Guide the other day.

Lucas Marine Grease

10/4/2023 12:39:33 PM

Yes, yes�the topic of lubricant has been discussed, debated and talked to death but I haven�t seen anything about the use of Lucas M...

What will clean this barrel up UPDATE BARREL CLEANED

9/26/2023 5:11:44 PM

I got this barrel for $50 here because it�s a 223 barrel that�s 5/8x24 and I had never heard of that. 416R BA barrel 10.5 ...

Water intrusion behind the barrel nut

9/24/2023 1:10:20 PM

This thought popped up in my head the other day and it got me to thinking. Earlier this summer I stripped the paint off a ...

Ultrasonic solution

9/23/2023 12:19:44 AM

What does everyone use for ultrasonic solution, is it worth buying specialized cleaners like the ones hornady sells? I just bought ...

Rust Preventative

9/19/2023 4:41:16 PM

I'm not a fan of the CLP/3-in-1 products. My reasons are my reasons and won't be debated here.I have a bore cleaner I like&n...

Colt Dry Film Lube

9/18/2023 1:08:59 AM

Any have a link to a McMaster Carr part# for the Colt "Gray" dry film lube in a spray can? I tried searching but there are...