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AR15 LUBE POINTS (Page 2 of 4)
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Originally Posted By mcantu: 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 I have a cousin that has BTDT and he hoses it down. Last time at the range he recommended keeping it sprayed did it often.
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| This was immensely helpful. I was putting oil all over the receiver, and over oiling the inside of the bolt and firing pin. Luckily I only put 200 rounds through it so far, there was a ton of carbon build up already. It's good to know exactly where it's needed now and how much. |
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Originally Posted By noch:
Originally Posted By human29:
so what does everyone recommend for the best lube for the carrier? can of worms bout to be opened. pls not in this thread. I'll echo this, please don't discus lube types in this thread or I'll have to lock it down. |
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Originally Posted By cruisemissile:
Good thread I know under lube for storage not good so generous best For use besides storage, Any wisdom or stories on over or under lube ? This isn't the thread for your question. Try searching first. If you can't find it, start a new thread on your subject. |
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Originally Posted By QUIB:
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. That's a fantastic idea and thank you so much for these. |
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Originally Posted By QUADdamage:
Originally Posted By QUIB:
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. That's a fantastic idea and thank you so much for these. 
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| Thanks for the pictures of what and where my AR needs to be lubed. I just finished building my 1st AR, I already own one, but I built one cause it was something I wanted to do. I wondered where I should oil and lube. I had a general idea, but now I know for sure. Again thanks. |
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Quib,
Great information. Just got my are last year, and have only shot it twice. My question is this: I have a Hogan with np3 upper, lower and cbg. I know that this material is not as porous as STD bolts/uppers. Should I treat the same as STD metals or lighten the lube used? Thanks, Dave |
| Thank you for the great pics. I recently purchased my first ar15 and have been looking all over at stripping,cleaning and lubing. I was told I should probably give it a cleaning and lube before I take it out for the first time and never having one was nervous about stripping it down,which after finding a ton of info find it to be fun. But lubing I was still concerned about what,where,and how much to lube.I printed out the pics and plan on laminating them and keeping them on a ring as some one suggested in my cleaning kit.Any way thanks again for the great info. |
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Originally Posted By taat3:
Thank you for the great pics. I recently purchased my first ar15 and have been looking all over at stripping,cleaning and lubing. I was told I should probably give it a cleaning and lube before I take it out for the first time and never having one was nervous about stripping it down,which after finding a ton of info find it to be fun. But lubing I was still concerned about what,where,and how much to lube.I printed out the pics and plan on laminating them and keeping them on a ring as some one suggested in my cleaning kit.Any way thanks again for the great info. You're welcome, glad you found them useful. |
| I may as well share my ignorance on lubrication with my first build of a AR 15 in 300 Blackout. I could not get it to pick up a round or fire semi. I cut a couple links off the buffer spring, opened up the gas port hole from .108 to .111 then took a posters advice to shoot it wet, he said to soak it with motor oil to break it in. I was concerned with using oil in this cold weather but I liberally applied Break Free to the BCA and the action. After that it functioned fine. It is possible I did not have to open up the gas port hole but I will never know. I am eager to shoot it some after the oil dissipates and see if it still functions. I am not to concerned about damaging the rifle as an AR 15 can take a lot of abuse but lubrication should have been my first thought with my problem. |
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This is very helpful because although I can build an AR15 from parts with no issues I tend to forget proper names. "Drop some in that hole on the right side of the thing inside the gun that holds the pin." doesn't always help people.
I printed and laminated this and am going to tape it to my bench in the garage. |
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