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I just got a new AR-15, now what should I do?
« on: June 16, 2011, 11:08:59 AM »
Here's a question for those more experienced AR-15 users.
I picked up an AR-15 upper and stuck it on my assembled lower, but now what? Is there anything I should do before firing it? Lube, grease, etc...? Actually, for that matter, is there anything I should do to the lower and the fire control group?
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Re: I just got a new AR-15, now what should I do?
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2011, 02:57:57 PM »
Clean it, lube it.  Check the function with some dummy rounds/snap caps.  That's about it.
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Re: I just got a new AR-15, now what should I do?
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2011, 05:29:13 PM »
Give it a quick clean, lube the bcg, then go.  simple as that really.

check ar15.com for the most info.  seriously, it will make your head explode
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Re: I just got a new AR-15, now what should I do?
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2011, 10:35:05 PM »
If you are not sure of the lineage of your frankenrifle, have Nakas check on it at Koko Head before you actually fire live ammo through it.. I've seen some winners out there - missing various parts like springs and pins, loose barrel nuts, wrong twist rate.

Always wear good eye protection.
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Re: I just got a new AR-15, now what should I do?
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2011, 04:30:01 AM »
Forgive the noobness, but how should I clean and lube? Boresnake down the barrel, and some CLP on the bolt lugs?
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Re: I just got a new AR-15, now what should I do?
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2011, 04:44:52 AM »
Quote from: 2aHawaii on June 17, 2011, 04:30:01 AM
Forgive the noobness, but how should I clean and lube? Boresnake down the barrel, and some CLP on the bolt lugs?

Check out ATACtv.com  they have some good videos on cleaning and using your AR.
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Re: I just got a new AR-15, now what should I do?
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2011, 08:09:48 AM »
Thanks Funtimes. Those are the best videos I've ever seen. For anyone else interested, here are the links to the cleaning videos:
AR-15 / M16 Rifle Cleaning Part 1 of 3
AR-15 / M16 Rifle Cleaning Part 2 of 3
AR-15 / M16 Rifle Cleaning Part 3 of 3
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