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AR15 LUBE POINTS (Page 1 of 4)
Posted: 9/24/2011 6:18:49 PM EDT
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I want to thank QUIB for allowing me to post his work here. We have a lot of repeat questions on this subject.
Having seen the question fielded numerous times over the years regarding lubrication guidance for those new to the AR15, I have attempted to clear up the question of lubrication points on the AR15 by compiling that information outlined in the Army -10 Operators Manual, into the following three Lubrication Charts.
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) this is incredibly helpful.
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Originally Posted By clockworkjon:
Very helpful post. Is this just for regular maintenance or also initial lubrication during the build process? Thanks! Yes |
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Guys if you're going to shoot it, a few drops of lube won't hurt. A little lube prevents many problems cause by lack of cleaning.
There are plenty of people here posting how many rounds their rifle runs without lube and cleaning. That's all really impressive but why subject your rifle to that kind of abuse? Clean it, lube it frequently and it will not fail you. IF you are in a world of shit and cannot find lube, ANY lube will do, running it dry will only lead to pre-mature wear and tear. So why do it deliberately? Follow the above manual, and always lube, if you can't clean, lube. |
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You guys are welcome.
Sorry, at the time I put those charts together I did not realize how popular they would become, so I never saved them in a format larger than what you'll find on-line. Another idea besides printing them out in poster size, might be laminating them in a size suitable for storage in a field box or cleaning kit. Punch a hole in one corner of each card and run them onto a small key ring. |
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Originally Posted By JONNYROCKO:
Would love a big poster of this, anyone know where t get one? Save a photo of it and go down to your local Fed-Ex/Kinkos and have them make it into a large print...whatever dimensions you want. |
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Originally Posted By tnharley:
Chart doesn't address the bore. After cleaning, what is your opinion on running a light lube on a patch thru the bore? All of my rifles and handguns I do that, but maybe with the chrome lined barrel, it may not be necessary. Great info btw. Certainly won't hurt! I do the same... |
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Originally Posted By tnharley:
Chart doesn't address the bore. After cleaning, what is your opinion on running a light lube on a patch thru the bore? All of my rifles and handguns I do that, but maybe with the chrome lined barrel, it may not be necessary. Great info btw. The chart addresses lubing for operation, not for storage. That is why lubing of the bore is not included. I personally run a lightly lubed patch down the bore for storage. |
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| I agree, this is very useful. I do have a question though. Why do the operator manuals from the USMC and Army say "generously lube inside parts of lower receiver and extension assembly"? I don't like that idea but i have a coworker that's hell bent on "hosing it down". To me, a lot of lube would cause a ton of gunk build up and cause problems. Can anyone explain this? |
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Originally Posted By jukeboxx13: So how often would you recommend re-lubing these points? I can only speak for myself but I usually clean after every range trip. I alway lube after cleaning. On the rare occasion I don't clean I still lube before I shoot again but that's common practice on all my firearms. |
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Originally Posted By crissguinn: I agree, this is very useful. I do have a question though. Why do the operator manuals from the USMC and Army say "generously lube inside parts of lower receiver and extension assembly"? I don't like that idea but i have a coworker that's hell bent on "hosing it down". To me, a lot of lube would cause a ton of gunk build up and cause problems. Can anyone explain this? over at LF, many of the BTDT crowd advocate spraying down bolt, carrier, lower until its wet. the lube of choice over there is Slip2000 |
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