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    Name off all the checks a new AR should get..

    Taking a new, unfired carbine to range tomorrow.
    I know what I normally do...but for the new ones, and in case IM missing something, or doing something wrong, would love to hear everyones initial tests for reliability, function, ect.
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    usually i shoot it a few times with some birdshot, drag it behind my truck for a few miles and end it by blowing it up with 10 pounds of tannerite.

    If it still shoots straight after that, then it's a keeper.

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    1) Disassemble and remove all factory preservative
    2) Lube
    3) Perform lock back check
    4) Insert fully loaded magazine and begin shooting
    INSIDE PLAN OF BOX
    1. ROAD-RUNNER LIFTS GLASS OF WATER- PULLING UP MATCH
    2. MATCH SCRATCHES ON MATCH-BOX
    3. MATCH LIGHTS FUSE TO TNT
    4. BOOM!
    5. HA-HA!!

    -WILE E. COYOTE, AUTHOR OF "EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW IN LIFE, I LEARNED FROM GOLDBERG & MURPHY"

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    Quote Originally Posted by MistWolf View Post
    1) Disassemble and remove all factory preservative
    2) Lube
    3) Perform lock back check
    4) Insert fully loaded magazine and begin shooting
    Thats exactly what I do now...thanks! Always wondered if I was missing something else..
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    Remember the Lord, for He is GREAT & TERRIBLE!
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    Its a good idea to not shoot a dry barrel. Run a patch with a few drops of oil followed by a dry patch before shooting.

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    Would modify step 4 to two rounds.

    Then if those both fire when I want them to and the bolt locks back, I go with a full mag.

    Unless that lock back check you speak of is this. I read it to be manually checking with the lower separated from the upper.
    Last edited by 1_click_off; 03-26-18 at 09:04.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1_click_off View Post
    Would modify step 4 to two rounds.

    Then if those both fire when I want them to and the bolt locks back, I go with a full mag.

    Unless that lock back check you speak of is this. I read it to be manually checking with the lower separated from the upper
    You are correct on both counts. The lock back check verifies function of the the manual lock back and last round lock back.

    I did forget to put "reassembly" on the list!
    INSIDE PLAN OF BOX
    1. ROAD-RUNNER LIFTS GLASS OF WATER- PULLING UP MATCH
    2. MATCH SCRATCHES ON MATCH-BOX
    3. MATCH LIGHTS FUSE TO TNT
    4. BOOM!
    5. HA-HA!!

    -WILE E. COYOTE, AUTHOR OF "EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW IN LIFE, I LEARNED FROM GOLDBERG & MURPHY"

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    You could also do a function check of the fire control group.

    Dry fire the rifle and continue holding the trigger down. Cycle the bcg and release the trigger until you hear a click. Dry fire again.

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    Load mags, go to range. All the function testing I do when I'm looking at the firearm

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    Quote Originally Posted by MistWolf View Post
    You are correct on both counts. The lock back check verifies function of the the manual lock back and last round lock back.

    I did forget to put "reassembly" on the list!
    MistWolf - I had a duh moment and released that I did not include the lock back check in patrol rifle function checks.

    Do steps 11 and 12 accurately depict what you refer to as a lock back check function check? Of course this is after assembly before going to the range.

    FUNCTION CHECK

    1. Ensure weapon is clear, safety on.

    2. Open action and release.

    3. Pull trigger. Hammer should not fall as the safety is engaged.

    4. Selector on SEMI. Pull trigger. Hammer should fall.

    5. Keeping trigger pulled to rear. Cycle action.

    6. Hammer should not fall. Release trigger to ensure it has reset.

    7. Selector on AUTO. Pull trigger and hold to rear. Hammer should fall.

    8. Keeping trigger to rear, cycle action. Hammer should fall each time bolt cycles forward.

    9. Release trigger and cycle. Trigger should reset.

    10. Check burst groups in same manner, counting to ensure proper function.

    11. Pull charging handle fully to the rear, depress bottom of bolt catch, hold in place and then release the charging handle. Bolt catch should retain action locked to rear.

    12. Insert EMPTY magazine, rapidly and firmly pull charging handle to rear, stripping it from your fingers (to approximate the action of a round firing). The magazine follower should activate the bolt catch, locking the action to the rear.. *

    * Step 12 should be repeated with all duty magazines. Ensure magazines are EMPTY when performing this check.

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