BBQBOY Member Joined: Dec 2011  SC, USA Posts: 54 Feedback: 100% (5)	Posted: 3/29/2012 6:41:38 PM Just bought my Daniel Defense a couple days ago. The charging handle is very tight and is somewhat difficult to rack. What can I do to loosen it? I am not able to shoot it right now, so, breaking it in by firing it is not an option right away. I have been racking it repeatedly many times and it is still tight.
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BBQBOY Member Joined: Dec 2011  SC, USA Posts: 55 Feedback: 100% (5) Link To This Post	Posted: 3/29/2012 8:38:56 PM It racks fine but compared to other AR's I have shot, those slid out without any effort. When I separate the upper from the lower, the bolt and charging handle slide easily.
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BBQBOY Member Joined: Dec 2011  SC, USA Posts: 59 Feedback: 100% (5) Link To This Post	Posted: 3/29/2012 8:53:44 PM Here are some rub marks.Again, the gun has never been fired, except for test firing at DD.
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Andrew9869 Member Joined: Mar 2009  TX, USA Posts: 304 Feedback: 100% (5) Link To This Post	Posted: 3/29/2012 9:14:55 PM [Last Edit: 3/29/2012 9:15:37 PM by Andrew9869] Oil your gun. Your charging handle will have wear marks, and will need oil. This is normal.
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BBQBOY Member Joined: Dec 2011  SC, USA Posts: 60 Feedback: 100% (5) Link To This Post	Posted: 3/29/2012 11:19:46 PM Is Ballistol ok to use or just use Break Free(CLP)?
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Andrew9869 Member Joined: Mar 2009  TX, USA Posts: 305 Feedback: 100% (5) Link To This Post	Posted: 3/30/2012 12:26:11 AM Originally Posted By BBQBOY: Is Ballistol ok to use or just use Break Free(CLP)? I'm not sure about Ballistol. I have always used CLP only. The metal in a new gun is kind of porous, and will need a lot of oil at first. When your gun gets older the metal won't need as much. I would also recommend cleaning the gun prior to shooting it for the first time.
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sinlessorrow Member Team Member Joined: Jun 2010  TX, USA Posts: 6867 Feedback: 100% (40) Link To This Post	Posted: 3/31/2012 1:46:50 AM [Last Edit: 3/31/2012 1:47:50 AM by sinlessorrow] i use 50/50 mix of ATF and Mobil 1 Synthetic 5W30 oil, works great oil the tabs and the top, the top part of the CH will wear the upper like in this pic, notice the finish wear in the center
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Fire_for_Effect Member Joined: Aug 2002  IL, USA Posts: 445 Feedback: 100% (1) Link To This Post	Posted: 6/26/2012 12:28:03 AM I very gently hit the charging handle with 2000 grit sandpaper and mine's been smooth ever since.
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mattjedi Member Joined: Feb 2001  ME, USA Posts: 677 Feedback: 0% (0) Link To This Post	Posted: 7/6/2012 6:10:07 PM Soak it with Slip 2000 EWL then shoot the shit out of it. It'll loosen up.
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jukeboxx13 Member Joined: Jan 2012  CA, USA Posts: 1598 Feedback: 100% (7) Link To This Post	Posted: 7/7/2012 11:23:57 AM [Last Edit: 7/7/2012 11:24:52 AM by jukeboxx13] Ballistol is fine that is what i used before i got into slip 2000 for lube. Don't forget your rifle is still new just go shoot it or rack hard a few times when lubed up.
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