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Posted: 4/16/2011 6:21:50 PM EDT
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Got a couple of questiona about the part of the gas tube that sticks out about an inch in the upper. I never really knew this had to be cleaned, so I have been neglecting it during my cleaning. I have only put about 300 rounds through, but not until today gave it attention. Here are my questions:
1. Is the black color shown in the picture below never coming off? Is this mean its damaged? 2. How do you clean this part, is their a special tool or technique you all use? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. 
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Thanks for the help. I was able to find some things on the Internet, most seemed to agree just leave it alone, and replace the entire gas tube every 3-4000 rounds. If I notice the end of it is worn down like the rest of the tube. Around 15-20k or so. A new one has a bulb like end which is larger than the tube itself. |
I use a soft bristle brush or patch coated in slip2000.
| I've always used CLP and a couple of q-tips to clean while cleaning BCG. I soak down internals with CLP after shooting personally and the residue usually comes right off if and when I actually clean it. Never replaced one yet but that's no big deal either. Have pulled them out of FA M-16's that were a little stained and fouled to clean. I use a little fine steel wool at FSB for the discoloration and CLP seems to get the rest. |
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