Has anyone ever developed a sort of general maintenance guide for the AR?
'After 'X' # of rounds, replace/check this part' for example?
Posted: 4/24/2007 12:38:32 PM EDT
[#1]
Here's my guide. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Run it till it stops.
Posted: 4/24/2007 12:46:51 PM EDT
[#2]
I generally live like that to. I would however like to know what parts to expect to replace first.
(Sort of how you can prepare for and be ready to change the oil after a while, or replace tires every X # of miles...)
Posted: 4/24/2007 12:51:21 PM EDT
[#3]
Gas rings and extractor springs are the only things that come to mind. They should be good for at least 5000 rounds. With the price of ammo, that will be a long time for the average AR owner.
Posted: 4/24/2007 1:01:58 PM EDT
[#4]
Keep a spare complete bolt. Swap bolts when you have a failure. That is all the replacement parts you will ever need. If you want a warm fuzzy swap bolts at 5000 rounds and keep the used bolt as the new spare bolt.
