This is where a lubricant is placed onto moving parts of your ar15 to provide less friction and protect against wear during the operation of the firearm. My current choice of grease is red wheel bearing grease out of the tub i use for packing bearings. Maybe youre experiencing malfunctions because you arent putting enough. Good diagram of ar15 lube points on the bcg, but what is. This is a discussion on best lube for ar 15 within the m16 ar15 forums, part of the rifle forum category.
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. This is where a lubricant is placed onto moving parts of your ar 15 to provide less friction and protect against wear during the operation of the firearm. This is a discussion on lubrication of ar type rifles within the m16 ar15 forums, part of the rifle forum category. 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. Complete with video, tons of pics, and recommended toolscleaners. Jun 29, 2017 proper maintenance and lubrication is a must for any firearm, except maybe the ak47. This manual illustrates the procedure to safely and properly clean the ar 15 m16 m4 rifle. Often times ar15 owners who overlubricate dont know its a problem because the ar15 will still function even with too much oil it only becomes a problem when. Does anyone else ever lubricate the inside of their buffer tube. The information is available in the m16 field manuals, which are available for free download from several websites, but the information is displayed very simply in the graphics in. In this quick howto, the shooters log walks you through which parts on the ar15 need lubricating. Ar15m4m16 generalized maintenance, cleaning and lubrication. Discussion in rifle country started by sentryau2, nov 17, 20.
On high friction points like bolt raceways and lever mechanisms, just a dab of action lube plus completely eliminates wear and helps assure reliable functioning. Other than that, lets go over how to lubricate the arstyle rifle. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiats of all types. How to lubricate an ar15 with military firearms instructor jesse phillips using moa. Also, proper lubrication makes the weapon easier to clean since an adequate layer of lubricant blocks carbon buildup. Ar15 cleaning and maintenance ultimate guide pew pew tactical. In emergencies, even a dirty rifle can still function with proper lubrication. Ar15 cleaning and maintenance ultimate guide pew pew. Ar 15 buttstocks, pistol grips and foreends do not usually require maintenance except to ensure their hardware remains fully tightened. The surreal looking medieval wound man illustrations were used to teach early scientists and doctors about the varied battle wounds and daily injuries of ancient people but look pretty nightmarish with all the wounds on one body. Rvn on an lcu 1475 i just picked up my new ar15 last month. In this article, i am going to refer to the ar platform as the m164 platform since. Good diagram of ar15 lube points on the bcg, but what is the. Frequently asked questions windham weaponry online.
D indicates a drop of lube, l indicates a light film that you can barely see with the eye and g indicates a generous application of lube. Of the groups i train on a regular basis, military spec ops definitely understands the importance of lube the most, but it is still common to find weapons not lubricated properly. Anyway, ive come upon this thread on the forum with some handy graphics showing the points to lubricate the parts of ar 15 m16 pattern rifles. Firearm discussion and resources from handguns and more. As part of brownells firearm maintenance series, in this video one of our gunsmiths goes through stepbystep howto properly lubricate the ar 15. This is not a replacement for the manufacturers manual. Far and away the most common problem i see when instructing is lack of proper lubrication. If you have wiped the area dry, lubricate the locking lugs with clp or oil. There are more details to this, but im going to keep it simple for right now. I think they said there are only four contact points or something like that.
This is a discussion on best lube for ar15 within the m16 ar15 forums, part of the rifle forum category. Being new to the ar i found this immensely helpful. Armalite firearms are made more tightly than other rifles of similar design. Having seen the question fielded numerous times over the years regarding lubrication guidance for those new to the ar15, i have attempted to. But what parts of the rifle require lubrication, and in what amounts. Proper maintenance and lubrication is a must for any firearm, except maybe the ak47. One point the usamu guys did make is to use very little oil, use the stuff sparingly, only on the contact points.
These places are where the rifle has points of wear that occur due to sliding action. Proper lubrication of the ar 15 by sofrep sep 19, 2017. In addition to those points already mentioned, the ends of each rail on the outside of your bolt carrier. Frequently asked questions windham weaponry 201701. However this wont always be the case, so i have attached a graphic that indicates all the lubrication points on your ar 15. If you arent sure how to disassemble your ar, purchase an ar armorers manual or check out one of the hundreds of videos on the subject available on the internet. My sil did 2 tours in iraq and his units plan was oil is good and cleaning is time well spent. The ar 15 when kept properly maintained and lubricated is just at reliable however, but do you know all the proper lube points. This weapon platform is highly reliable when maintained properly. Properly lubricating your ar15 is the most important part of this entire process. M15 is a military specification rifle, not a polished commercial or.
This is just a blank page instead of the cover page. Field stripping, cleaning and lubricating your ar15 the. Ar15 rifle operator maintenance these procedures cover how to clean, inspect and lubricate the ar15 rifle notice. Then apply lubricant to the wear points of the bolt carrier. M08k eieclob bockel ome dbob eieclob blh exlbvclob cvbbieb gvlre borl rnee borl eve 81hee cvw c bor. Be sure to check out our subsequent videos on howto clean, lubricate and reassemble a ar 15.
It is not unlawful to utilize a m16 machinegun bolt carrier in a semiautomatic ar 15 type rifle. However, utilizing an m16 bolt carrier in combination with other militarystyle firing components in an ar 15 rifle may enable the rifle to fire automatically. Sep 19, 2017 proper lubrication of the ar 15 by sofrep sep 19, 2017 share this. How to lubricate an ar15 with military firearms instructor jesse. And as far a lubrication the ar rifle should have lube on the bolt carrier group and it should. Overlubing will lead to dripping or wet parts, which are dustdirt magnets. Grease if used sparingly will not splatter and will not cook off during normal to hard use of this weapon system.
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 ar 15. Technical manual 9100531910 the operators manual for the m16 series of rifles specifies clp or lsa as the lubricants of choice for the rifle. A standard ar 15 16 rifle for example should work fine with a standard car buffer. Ive never had a problem using grease on the cam pin slot, bolt lugs, and bottomsides of bcg. If you do not have the owners manual for your rifle contact the manufacturer or distributor. In general, the bolt assembly is the only component of the ar 15 that needs regular. Often times ar15 owners who overlubricate dont know its a. But at this point, the barrel was so hot that the handguards were. Dec 18, 2012 you can also remove the trigger mechanism and handguards if you like, but i dont unless my gun has taken a dip in mud, sand, or water. 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.
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. Many of the folks i know who have bought an ar 15 lately know very little about maintaining them. Merely clean the bore of your firearm and lubricate the firearm as described in the. How to how to guides and articles on ar15 accessories how to clean and maintain an ar15 how to how to guides for firearm cleaning kits how to clean and maintain an ar15 how to gun parts how to guides and articles how to clean and maintain an ar15. Ar lube advice from the experts my daily carry pistol is a glock, and glocks are pretty much unique in the firearms world in that they seem to work just as well whether dry or welllubed. The fact that ar 15 rifles need to be cleaned and lubricated regularly is not new to anyone reading this.
If there is one thing you can count on in the military. After all, what good is a rifle, submachinegun or machinegun that needs a vise, hammer, drift pins and special wrenches just to get it apart for cleaning. Sep 15, 20 often times ar15 owners who overlubricate dont know its a problem because the ar15 will still function even with too much oil it only becomes a problem when the rifle is taken outdoors, in the. Part two breakdown and lubrication of the ar15 with military firearms instructor jesse phillips using molecular advantage advanced. Ar15 build lubrication advice shooting sports forum. 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. This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed. If you already have other guns, and youre cleaning them like you should be you are cleaning your guns regularly right. I actually printed out a copy of this, laminated it, and. Lubrication light film of lubricant on whole surface of the bolt, including lugs and firing pin recess. Failure to do so could result in damage to the firearm, bodily injury to the shooter or bystanders, or even death.
My personal approach to ar 15 lubrication is pretty sparse. Muzzle devices need a little attention from time to time, too. Lubricating with clp, any good gun oil or mobile 1 oil is preferred. Properly lubricating your ar 15 is the most important part of this entire process. Online shopping for firearms, ammunition and shooting accessories lube points hope this comes in handy for someone. On the other end of that spectrum is the ar 15, which is universally acknowledged to run better wet. Oil tends to migrate and will not stay in the these areas long enough to be effective. First point the rifle in a safe direction and pull the charging handle to the rear exposing the chamber.
Or if it should be over gassed maybe an h1 or at the most an h2. Grease is beneficial in several places on the ar 15. Contrary to this posts advice, i slather my buffer spring in light lithium grease, as well the interior of the receiver extension. My daily carry pistol is a glock, and glocks are pretty much unique in the firearms world in that they seem to work just as well whether dry or welllubed.
You should be able to find a lubrication chart that will show you. The greased spring really cuts down on the spoonrakedacrossawashboard sound the gun makes when firing. Weve built dozens of ar s and well cover all the best ar 15 upgrades such as handguards, triggers, bcgs, gas blocks, and more. The diagram above should help, it was found on a thread a few years ago. Ive been using a combination of what is detailed in the images in the ar15 lube points thread and the article, applying brownells action lube to most of the bearing surfaces, and tetra gun oil to the gas rings, ejector, and areas that require a very thin coating like pins and such. How to properly clean an ar 15 by greg rodriguez neglect and improper cleaning are responsible for many ar failures, but the right tools and solvents make the process faster and easier. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a. 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. Download the pdf file of colt or any one you want use a light oil clp remove excess, none suggest using grease. Lube the charging handle and use only a little dab of grease on the 4 areas. Starting with our lower receiver assembly series and working up to the upper receiver assembly series, which culminates today with our final article.
Treat your rifle like a lady the will eisner m16 u. Issued in comic book form, and with rifle, to every u. A properly lubed ar15 is just about jam free, and most of the jamming problems in rifles i have seen are lack of lubrication problems. Upper disassembly the only thing you might need to take. Here is my video showing how to properly lube and oil a ar15m4. Perhaps read the owners manual of pretty much any ar 15 makemodel. Ar 15 rifle operator maintenance these procedures cover how to clean, inspect and lubricate the ar15 rifle. Generally, lubrication happens after the process of cleaning the ar 15 is finished, which means it performs the triple duty of. Ar 15 ak47 handgun precision rifles armory training competitive shooting general outdoors archery hometown industry. Learn to clean, assemble, disassemble and maintain an ar15 rifle and maintain the readiness of your ar 15 platform. Does anyone else ever lubricate the inside of their buffer.
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