Mar 21, 2009 was founded by ar enthusiasts for ar enthusiasts. And because of that, theres dozens of reputable manufacturers, tons of technical options, and thousands of accessories. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiats of all types. To ensure perfect operation, the device must be used to dispense. With the popularity of this rifle rising more and more maintenance is more important than ever. What do you guys like to use for lubrication on your ar s. Trapp also offers several important technical tips and hints. How to clean lube an ar 15 ive read that of course you should clean them and lube them, but in my searching i have not found out exactly what tools are needed for cleaning, what parts should be cleaned, and how best to go about it. Thats one of the questions that i am frequently asked on one of my other sites. The ar 15 when kept properly maintained and lubricated is just at reliable however, but do you know all the proper lube points. Bullet lube solid 125140 degrees 667050 thompson blue angel bullet lube hollow 125140 degrees 670747 rcbs pistol bullet lubricant hollow 115 degrees 267941 rcbs rifle bullet lubricant hollow 115 degrees 632694 lee alox bullet lube stick hollow room. I know a lot of people that just use cheap motor oil on their bolt and carrier. I was stationed in danang, rvn on an lcu 1475 i just picked up my new ar15 last month.
Overlubing will lead to dripping or wet parts, which are dustdirt magnets. Thunder ranch, defensive shotgun class the box o truth. Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one. If you do not have the owners manual for your rifle contact the manufacturer or distributor. Good diagram of ar15 lube points on the bcg, but what is. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a. You can always pick up several different premade kits and combine them into one giant frankenkit. Accurate, modular, and supremely versatile, the ar15 is americas favorite semiauto rifle. Beka progressive systems utilize distribution blocks that are meticulously machined.
I actually printed out a copy of this, laminated it, and. Every time you fire, you spew hot, carbonladen gases into the action. Introductionthe ar15 is the semiautomatic civilian versionof the m16 that is popularly used by the u. That way when the russians invade and i get put in a concentration camp, my wife will still be able to lead a guerrilla war. One point the usamu guys did make is to use very little oil, use the stuff sparingly, only on the contact points. Ar 15 ak47 handgun precision rifles armory training competitive shooting general outdoors archery hometown industry. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you. Aug 23, 2015 gunsite academy instructor and gunsmith cory trapp demonstrates the proper way to fieldstrip, clean and lubricate an ar 15 carbine. They also have better performance in areas such as pour point, cold crank viscosity and extreme pressure.
Lubrication, assembly and firing today had been a long time coming, in the past few months weve shown you how to take nothing but parts and turn it into a complete ar15. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Create a reliable compact 30cal solution for ar platform utilize existing inventory magazines while retaining their full capacity create the optimal platform for sound and. Maybe youre experiencing malfunctions because you arent putting enough. Ar15m4 lubrication part 34 add to favorites as part of brownells firearm maintenance series, in this video one of our gunsmiths goes through stepbystep howto properly lubricate the ar15. Is this a good lube to use or am i making a mistake by using it. Lubrication, lubricants, grease, oil, additives, friction, bearings. Often times ar15 owners who overlubricate dont know its a. I uase nothing but mobil 1 synthetic motor oil on all of my guns.
In paraffinic oils, the pour point is the result of the. Proper lubrication of the ar 15 by sofrep sep 19, 2017. Nexlube base oil base oils are categorized by quality of the oil. Then apply lubricant to the wear points of the bolt carrier. Bullet lube solid 125140 degrees 667050 thompson blue angel bullet lube hollow 125140 degrees 670747 rcbs pistol bullet lubricant hollow 115 degrees 267941 rcbs rifle bullet lubricant hollow 115 degrees 632694 lee alox bullet lube stick hollow room temperature needs no heater bullet lube melting points. Weapons guns military weapons guns and ammo 80 percent lower ar rifle homemade weapons weapon storage ar 15 builds ar build a homebrew gun club for a rising mexican gang used makerstyle milling tech to produce ar 15s from scratch.
Weapons guns military weapons guns and ammo 80 percent lower ar rifle homemade weapons weapon storage ar 15 builds ar build a homebrew gun club for a rising mexican gang used makerstyle milling tech to produce ar15s from scratch. There are many high tech choices for lubricating an ar 15. Rvn on an lcu 1475 i just picked up my new ar15 last month. I would definitely recommend giving the pat rogers article that was linked from tos a read, as it is an excellent primer on cleaninglubrication of the ar 15 f. Unlike other gasoperated rifles, where the ported gas acts on an operating rod, the ar valves the gas right back into the action. While i cant scientifically state what is best i can tell you what works for me from the sub zero temperatures of. Oil tends to migrate and will not stay in the these areas long enough to be effective. Ar15s like to run with the bolt wet with lube, not just a few drops. I was told by the local ar expert at my local gunshop that any good synthetic oil will make a good ar lube.
This includes my uspsa open and limited division guns as well as my ar15s. I actually printed out a copy of this, laminated it, and stuck it in the stock of my rifle. The ar does not need a huge amount of lubrication to run reliably. Ar 15 maintenance field strip, clean and lubricate an ar. Ar15 icon if youre looking for the perfect ar15 as a firsttime buyer, a 3rd upper for competition, or just the perfect upgrades and opticsyoure in the right place. I think they said there are only four contact points or something like that. There, the gas tube tip pressurizes the carrier through the key, and blows it back, rotating and then pulling the bolt with it. The ars gas tube blows carbon and soot right into the middle of the bolt assembly where it cakes on to the metal. Lubrication of powerplant equipment bureau of reclamation. I use the standard gun oil that comes with the cleaning kit and every time i break it down after the range it is bone dry. This is not a replacement for the manufacturers manual. Just looking for oppinions on lubes for the ar, i want to get some weapon shield clp but its. Here is a link to a publication that covers all sorts of ar 15 topics. Dont be sparing here, your ar is a machine with many working parts and needs to be thoroughly lubed.
Do you know everything about cleaning and maintenance of an ar15 rifle. I have been using mobil 1 15w50 for the last few cleanings with no problems in how it functions. Reassembly of the bolt carrier 1 2 begin assembly of the bolt by inserting the bolt into the bolt carrier. You dont get the buildup of gunk in the lube after lots of. It works great and for 5 bucks you can have enough lube for years. While what katar said is true that ar s dont require a lot of cleaning relative to say, a blackpowder rifle, they do need some cleaning.
Grease is beneficial in several places on the ar 15. Good diagram of ar 15 lube points on the bcg, but what is the difference between g and l. I put a tiny dab of generic hardware store molydisulfide grease on the trigger nose, hammer hooks, and disconnector contact points. Good diagram of ar15 lube points on the bcg, but what is the. A drop of lube from the side will hit all 3 points as it runs down. Next, insert the cam pin into the hole on the side of the carrier and rotate it 90 degrees as shown in figs. Follow the above manual, and always lube, if you cant clean, lube. The ar 15 m16 has been used by the us military since the 1960s, and is currently the most popular platform for civilian semiauto rifles in the usa. Anybody else use mobile 1 synthetic oil for ar lube. Being new to the ar i found this immensely helpful.
The more i think about it, that was a stupid good price but i didnt buy any because i. If you have wiped the area dry, lubricate the locking lugs with clp or oil. Introductionthe ar 15 is the semiautomatic civilian versionof the m16 that is popularly used by the u. So come on in and join the premier ar15 forum on the internet. How to clean lube an ar15 ive read that of course you should clean them and lube them, but in my searching i have not found out exactly what tools are needed for cleaning, what parts should be cleaned, and how best to go about it. On average i put 200300 rounds through it within an hour. All the oils and stuff out there that are firearm specific and the usamu is up here giving a speech really great speeches btw too and saying they use mobile 1 synthetic oil, sparingly, as their ar lube. Ar15 cleaning and maintenance ultimate guide pew pew tactical. Group ii base oils are more refined than groupi and offer better performance in regard to lubricating properties such asvolatility, oxidative stability and flashfire points. We welcome everyone from the seasoned veteran to people who have absolutely no experience with the ar platform. Point the rifle away from yourself in a safe direction. Good diagram of ar15 lube points on the bcg, but what is the difference between g and l. People often fear grease will be too thick to allow for proper function so use a light grease.
Ar15 rifle operator maintenance these procedures cover how to clean, inspect and lubricate the ar15 rifle notice. Trapp also offers several important technical tips. Best lubricant for an ar15 whats the best lubricant, oil or grease for an ar15. I was hoping to be able to attend a defensive shotgun class, but they moved to oregon before i could schedule the class.
The ars gas tube blows carbon and soot right into the middle of. In this quick howto, the shooters log walks you through which parts on the ar15 need lubricating. They are designed for use in many applications including turbines, circulating motors, and hydraulic systems. The diagram above should help, it was found on a thread a few years ago. Ar15m4 lubrication part 34 as part of brownells firearm maintenance series, in this video one of our gunsmiths goes through stepbystep howto properly lubricate the ar15. May 29, 2010 with the m4m16, i am very careful about how much i use. Apr 14, 2020 looking for the best lube for ar 15 in 2020. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The ar15 when kept properly maintained and lubricated is just at reliable however, but do you know all the proper lube points.
Oct 28, 2009 my bushmaster ar 15 seems to heat up and dry out after every trip to the range. I recently tried this on the exterior of my ar15s bolt carrier and on the cam pin on the recommendation of a local buddy. This is a very historic weapon with a longbackground. When thunder ranch was located in texas, i attended defensive handgun i, defensive handgun ii, and urban rifle classes there over the years. Do you need to spend a lot of money on these oils and greases. Oct 15, 2009 ar15 lube points having seen the question fielded numerous times over the years regarding lubrication guidance for those new to the ar15, i have attempted to clear up the question of lubrication points on the ar15 by compiling that information outlined in the army 10 operators manual, into the following three lubrication charts. Ar15 cleaning and maintenance ultimate guide pew pew. General rule of thumb, if you see any area with wear, lube it. These places are where the rifle has points of wear that occur due to sliding action. Ive been using clp, but ive noticed it likes to seep out around the pins and charging handle.
Generally it just needs to go on bearing surfaces parts of the bolt carrier, top of the charging handle, finger lube the bolt itself. Cmp forums cmp general ask each other mobile 1 synthetic. Cleaning your rifle can be tricky, but it would not be complete without properly. They are made from a variety of materials like nylon, bronze and brass. Just wondering if i should use a special oil or if there is a higher quality oil i can use. It is just a round brush that attaches to a cleaning rod that fits snugly inside your barrel to remove dirt and residue. Ar15m4m16 generalized maintenance, cleaning and lubrication. The more i think about it, that was a stupid good price but i didnt buy any because i didnt know how well theyd work in an autoloader. Starting with our lower receiver assembly series and working up to the upper receiver assembly series, which culminates today with our final article.
Is there anything wrong with using firearms grease instead of liquid lube on the ar platform. Gunsite academy instructor and gunsmith cory trapp demonstrates the proper way to fieldstrip, clean and lubricate an ar15 carbine. Generally it just needs to go on bearing surfaces parts of the bolt carrier, top of the charging handle, fingerlube the bolt itself. What do you guys like to use for lubrication on your ars. Ar15 rifles the definitive resource pew pew tactical. Firearm discussion and resources from ar 15, ak47, handguns and more. Bore brushes are the best way to clean your ar15 barrel.
Ar15 ak47 handgun precision rifles armory training competitive shooting general outdoors archery hometown industry. With our new partnership with lucas oil, we figured it was a perfect time to talk about proper oiling technique. This weapon platform is highly reliable when maintained properly. Ar15m4m16 generalized maintenance, cleaning and lubrication by chris fry the ar15m4m16 family of firearms has gotten a poor reputation due to the bad experiences and poor information provided to operators in the past. Because cleaning a gun is a process that can vary so much from person to person, its best that you build a kit that meets your own needs. Time to give my ar its first in depth cleaning and relubing.
I have to say, cleanup is one reason i am a big fan of piston guns instead of the m4m16. Those are the frame rails, whenever i lube frame rails i make sure to lube all 3 possible contact points top, bottom, and side. Oct 03, 2011 time to give my ar its first in depth cleaning and relubing. Be sure to check out our subsequent videos on howto clean, lubricate and reassemble a ar15.
Ar 15 maintenance field strip, clean and lubricate an ar 15. You can also apply grease to these points with your finger, if you wish, but this is the only point you can grease in this manner. Proper maintenance and lubrication is a must for any firearm, except maybe the ak47. With the m4m16, i am very careful about how much i use.