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    New AR owner

    Just picked up a Colt 6920MP-FDE (black receiver) today. This is my first AR and I really only know the extreme basics (how to load and shoot). So I have a few questions.

    1. What do I need to do to the rifle before going to the range for the first time, if anything?

    2. What is the preffered brand and grain of ammo for 5.56 in my weapon?

    3. I read all the stickies, great information but does anybody know of any VIDEOS that clearly and accuractely show proper breakdown and cleaning of my rifle (or similiar ones)?

    Thanks guys!!

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    1. Read the manual. It will point out where to apply lube. Many here use 10W-30 motor oil. CLP, FrogLube, MG's lube, all will suffice. Do not use WD-40 or RemOil. Lubing is all that you should need to do.

    2. What your rifle "prefers" may be diff. than others. Start and continue with quality ammo. Many issues with AR's are ammo related. Federal and Winchester White box(can be found at Wally World) are fine. I prefer IMI but can't find it right now; and Federal over the WWB. 55gr.-77gr. should work fine. Search M193 and M855; both widely used. I prefer the M855.

    3. For videos check out Viking Tactics and MagPul.

    4. Find a quality Basic Carbine class and take it. Will make all the diff. in the world. No video can substitute for hands on from a quality instrutor. EAG Tactical, TigerSwan, Viking Tactics, Kyle DeFoor, Northern Red, Jason Falla, Trident Concepts, CSAT(Paul Howe), Larry Vickers, and Dave Harrington are all excellent instructors.

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    Go on YouTube, there are a ton of great videos on there, just type in what your looking for.... Such as ar15 cleaning or ar15 disassembly/re-assembly
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    +1 for youtube. Welcome to the forum.
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    Youtube video is a great start
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    Quote Originally Posted by 6933 View Post
    Do not use WD-40 or RemOil.
    What's so bad about Rem Oil?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrRightWing View Post
    What's so bad about Rem Oil?
    Maybe because it doesn't stay put, as the viscosity is so high....?

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    The 'search' button works wonders here on m4c.net it IS your manual!!!
    Last edited by I-M4-REAL; 10-05-12 at 19:41.

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    Here is a vid I put together, covers basic operation and maintenance

    I would recommend taking it down and putting it back together a couple of times before you take it to the range, lube it.

    I would recommend Lake City XM193 for break in and storage but for most shooting any factory ammo is fine
    Last edited by currahee; 10-05-12 at 19:02.
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    I use Ballistol to clean and lube my glock (as well as the barrel). Will ballistol be okay for my 6920?

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