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Posted: 6/4/2009 11:30:04 AM EDT
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I've always heard with pistols it's best to clean them before their first use - because of all the grease. Does the same hold true for ARs?
If so, then should I also clean the whole bolt carrier group before using it? I watched a detailed video last night about how to take down the BCG - firing pin, extractor, and all. Should I bother with giving the whole thing a detailed cleaning like that before taking it out to zero it? Thanks! |
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Yes. First cleaning is a great way to get rid of preservative oil, grease, dirt, bugs and what-have-you. Also a very goo opportunity to find any broken or missing parts. Think of it as cleaning and inspection. BSW Will Hoppe's #9 solvent and oil work for everything or should I get something else? |
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Yes. First cleaning is a great way to get rid of preservative oil, grease, dirt, bugs and what-have-you. Also a very goo opportunity to find any broken or missing parts. Think of it as cleaning and inspection. BSW Will Hoppe's #9 solvent and oil work for everything or should I get something else? That will work just fine. For oil find Break Free CLP. There are better oils out on the market, but your Rifle will run with BF CLP just fine. |
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Yes. First cleaning is a great way to get rid of preservative oil, grease, dirt, bugs and what-have-you. Also a very goo opportunity to find any broken or missing parts. Think of it as cleaning and inspection. BSW Will Hoppe's #9 solvent and oil work for everything or should I get something else? For the most part, lube is lube. Motor oil, LSA, CLP, bearing grease, Rem oil, Ballistol, all work. Some prevent rust better than others, some stick around longer than others. The thing is to keep plenty of whatever lube in there, Run the AR wet. Not to where oil is dripping off, but wet. BSW |
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Yes. First cleaning is a great way to get rid of preservative oil, grease, dirt, bugs and what-have-you. Also a very goo opportunity to find any broken or missing parts. Think of it as cleaning and inspection. BSW Will Hoppe's #9 solvent and oil work for everything or should I get something else? That will work just fine. Just make sure that you properly lube the rifle after cleaning it. Click here for cleaning and click here for lube points. Joseph |
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