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    Pre range questions - dont shoot me

    ok - thank you for all of you that have put up with my noob questions.
    I am going to be taking my AR to the range for the first time and tonight I got it ready. Please let me know if I missed anything.
    I did read the sticky on basic cleaning.

    1. broke the gun down into the 3 major groups
    2. removed the BCG and CH
    3. Removed clip and firing pin
    4. rotated and removed cam pin
    5. pulled out bolt
    6. took bolt apart
    7. placed BC and Bolt with parts into the mineral and BF CLP solution.
    8. Cleaned with a paint brush and removed to dry - also wiped them down to help dry as I have not found the nice tray setup as posted.
    9. Used a 5.56 Hopps bore snake with some CLP before and a little after the copper brush section. Ran that through twice.
    10. lubed all the points on the BC and Bolt with machine gunners lube.
    ** Noticed the gas rings move around in the spot very easily I assume when inserted into the BC the squeeze and tighten up... Do i have to worry about them being bent when inserting the bolt into the BC?
    11.lubed the BC and CH.
    12. placed a drop in the lower assembly as directed in the basic cleaning post.
    13. placed the upper and lower together.
    ** noticed that the back of the upper where it meets the lower (edge) is showing bare alu.. is this an issue or common with a gun that was never fired yet? The ch I figured it would wear as it moves...at least i noticed that on mine from running the CH to work the lube.
    14. Wiped the outside with BF CLP with a paint brush as light as possible (which I still am a bit heavy) and then wiped the best I could with a black tank. There are some parts that I may have a bit heavy on the CLP... is that an issue when it is in the case besides being oily when I handle it?

    Please let me know if I missed anything... I hope I did everything that is needed.

    Thanks again for all your help and sorry for the long post.


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    First everyone has their own cleaning method, and use what works for you. Its good to get ideas from other people. I don't clean an AR the same way I did 2-3 years ago. There are a lot of methods that work, and as long as the gun runs the way you clean/lube it (and you are not damaging the gun) then nothing really else matters.



    The main thing to get out of a new gun is the thick preservative grease that comes with many new firearms. The way you did it should work fine. I am a big fan of brake cleaner, and it will break down those thick greases pretty effortlessly.


    I use an oily rag to wipe down everything I can, and then wipe the exterior with a dry lint free cloth. I dont think you need a paint brush to apply lube.

    Where I apply actual oil is one drop down the gas key on the BCG, a couple drops down the cam pin hole, and one drop on the exposed part of the bolt when the BCG is assembled. I also put a drop or two on the top of the charging handle before inserting it into the upper.



    The MOST IMPORTANT thing to keep an AR running is lube. They can go a long time without cleaning but they will seize up if run dry. SLIP EWL is the best lube Ive used out of many. CLP is a good general purpose lube but its not the best lube for keeping an AR running during firing.


    Last thing don't worry about the gas rings. You wont bend them.

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    I think you are good to go. As far as the gas ring question, Dont worry about it. In the Marine Corps I was tought to carefully seperate the three rings, one at the 12 o clock, another at the 4, and 8. This creates a better seal. if you lign all three of them they wont create as much of a tight fit/seal. I dont consider my self an expert on the AR platform, but this is just what I was tought in the Corps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OTO27 View Post
    I think you are good to go. As far as the gas ring question, Dont worry about it. In the Marine Corps I was tought to carefully seperate the three rings, one at the 12 o clock, another at the 4, and 8. This creates a better seal. if you lign all three of them they wont create as much of a tight fit/seal. I dont consider my self an expert on the AR platform, but this is just what I was tought in the Corps.



    Gas ring alignment has no bearing on the gun running or not.



    I was in the Army for 6 years, and there are a lot of myths out there. The way the military does things in regards to firearms is rarely "smart" or based on any type of reality.

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    In fact a carbine will run with only one gas ring.

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    in regards to CLP... I figured I would use CLP on the outside and for the bore... use Machine gunners lube for the moving parts.

    In regards to the exposed alu on the edge of the upper back when it meets the lower H buffer area should not be an issue. Would it be wise to cover it to prevent the finish from coming off even further...

    So I figured I would wipe it down from any clp or lube that may have run out over night.

    Thanks again for the patience and help.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Truggy View Post
    in regards to CLP... I figured I would use CLP on the outside and for the bore... use Machine gunners lube for the moving parts.
    That's fine, but there's no sense getting too wrapped up in what lube is where...just make sure the operating parts are wet.

    Quote Originally Posted by Truggy View Post
    In regards to the exposed alu on the edge of the upper back when it meets the lower H buffer area should not be an issue. Would it be wise to cover it to prevent the finish from coming off even further...
    No it wouldn't be wise. It would be lame. So incredibly lame. Don't stop your weapon from breaking in, embrace it.

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    LOL.... Well tomorrow is the start of a good relationship...

    So as long as the lube and clp do not mix. I cant wait to shoot at the range tomorrow.

    Are there any cloths that do not leave lint?

    thanks

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    I understand that you are excited, but just take the gun out and shoot it.

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    Don't forget eye and ear protection.

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