New build first shoot prep?

[zippygaloo]

I'm going to take my new build out for it's first shoot. Couple questions.

1. What do I need to clean before I head out?

2. What do I need to lube before I head out?

3. I've heard that I should run 200 rounds down the my chrome lined barrel before I put any kind or amount of solvent or CLP down it. Is this true?

4. What else do I need to know/remember?

[ARin]

go to gun store.
purchase m16/m4 military field manual.
read it several times.
when you feel you need to post a question, read the manual again.
rtfm

there is NO break in procedure for chrome barrels (or any i believe), just clean it first, then shoot it.

[nsabjg]

Clean shoot clean, repeat.

[zippygaloo]

Everything is brand new.

Do I need to clean and lube the bore before I shoot it for the first time?

Do I need to clean lube the chamber and locking lugs before I shoot it for the first time?

1. What part of the bolt do I lube? How much?

2. What part of the carrier do I lube? How much?

3. Do I lube the firing pin?

4. Do I lube the bolt cam?

5. Do I lube the tail of the bolt and the gas rings?

6. Do I lube the bolt face?

7. Do I lube the ejector spring?

8. Do I lube the extractor spring?

9. Do I lube the exterior of the bolt carrier?

10. Do I lube the charging handle completely or only certain areas?

11. Do I lube the inside top of the upper receiver?

12. Do I need to lube the trigger springs?

13. Do I need to lube the hammer springs?

[lalakai]

take a look here

http://www.westcoasttraining.com/OperatorMaint.pdf

i would definitely hit the rails the bcg and ch run on. no lube near the gas tube ports!!! And i don't think anyone would recommend lubing the bolt face. I haven't lubed the trigger springs, but another person may have more experience with that area.

i recently tried a different lube http://www.slip2000.com/slip2000-EWL.html and it seems to be working well; doesn't accumulate debris and went through the first 200 rounds like clockwork. I did heat the gun a bit to see how the lube would react and it stayed where i had applied it and retained it's lube abilities.

as to the amount of lube, that's personal preference. I don't like to see it running on the outside of the weapon after shooting :eek: If i can slide my finger along the bcg and have a light residue on my skin, then i'm happy.

[Robb Jensen]

I always clean new guns before shooting, even ones I've assembled.

Also lube it very well with a good gun oil. I prefer WeaponShield or Militec-1. Then take it home and clean it well.