My rationale for being so meticulous in my lubrication plan is to ensure proper function over time in demanding climates and terrain. In the case that dirt, sand, dust, snow etc gets into the action, it is still lubricated properly and will function.
I have seen failures to cycle in insufficiently lubed weapons, I have seen weapons seize up completely after being shot in an almost dry state in sandy/dusty terrain in the middle of firefights, I have seen selectors stop functioning from being bone dry, ie not rotating. All of the above problems were solved by applying lube.
Lube/oil has 4 properties/functions:
-Cooling
-Cleaning
-Protecting
-Lubricating
There are no parts that won't benefit from being lubed, in terms of the overall reliability of the firearm.
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