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May 17th, 2020, 04:33 PM #1
AR - lubrication
Just lubed up my first AR build using this video as a guideline. Did I miss any parts that should be oiled?
Charging Handle Track / Top of Charging Handle
Underside of Bolt Carrier
Cam Pins
Bolt Lugs
Bolt body tracks
Gas Rings
Buffer
Trigger + hammer springs
Used this oil:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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May 17th, 2020, 05:49 PM #2
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I've been using this for about 5 years now...same bottle
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May 17th, 2020, 07:12 PM #3
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Honestly i just dribble some oil on the BCG (mainly along the sides) and gas rings. Hand cycle it a few times and shoot. I only do the above procedure when I deep clean. And I use Mobil 1 5-w30 or what ever else Mobil 1 is left over from the last oil change.
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May 17th, 2020, 08:08 PM #4
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Literally any gun oil will work fine... And of course even synthetic motor oil.
You hit all the major points. Not that you have to strip it down again right now, but next time I'd add to your routine: very light coat on the firing pin, a drop in the takedown and pivot pin detent channels, backside of the bolt catch
Here's another guide (G = generous, L = light)
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May 17th, 2020, 08:29 PM #5
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Normally I weapon shield it. In the field its pb blaster or wd40 (just spray it).
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May 18th, 2020, 09:30 AM #6
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I actually did a light coat in the firing pin, just what was on my fingers after doing the bolt. Also added a drop to the safety lever that I didn't mention.
Just wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything major. I just picked up ammo for it and my range just re-opened. Time to have some fun.Galations 6:9...And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
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Re: AR - lubrication
I like a little grease (lithium or moly)where the bcg ride in the upper.. very little, I put it on with a bore patch
here's a pamphlet on maintenance and lube from .gov
http://www.astrotx.com/M-16A1%20Rifle.pdfLast edited by 51158; May 18th, 2020 at 01:09 PM.
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May 18th, 2020, 01:58 PM #8
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I use copious amounts of grease on the bolt rails. All my semi autos get grease on the slide/bolt rails. I use TW25b grease, its synthetic it smells funny when its hot and that's when I know I used enough. Everything else gets whatever oil I have on hand. I have Remoil right now but those little bottles don't last long. I've used Lucas and Hoppes oils. I may try the Mobil 1 just for the fact you can buy a quart for the price of a few tiny bottles of the other oils.
Last edited by JenniferG; May 18th, 2020 at 02:01 PM.
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May 18th, 2020, 05:30 PM #9
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Can't I just dunk the whole rifle in the bucket of Mobil-1 - shake it off and be done? I've heard they like to run wet ? (LOL)
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May 19th, 2020, 07:03 AM #10
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Hell, I rarely lube any of my guns unless I'm cleaning them and that's about once a year...maybe.
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