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 Andrewphillipf
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Posted: 9/24/2011 6:18:49 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT Having seen the question fielded numerous times over the years regarding lubrication guidance for those new to the AR15, I have attempted to clear up the question of lubrication points on the AR15 by compiling that information outlined in the Army -10 Operators Manual, into the following three Lubrication Charts.
Quib 
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Posted: 1/8/2012 3:58:46 AM
thnkas this helped a lot
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Gentleman4561
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Posted: 1/16/2012 2:21:49 AM
Very useful...thanks
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QUIB
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Posted: 1/27/2012 8:37:00 PM
Glad to hear this helped you guys out. -Quib
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Posted: 2/2/2012 9:38:42 PM
Thanks for this wonderful thread :) I was wondering what exactly should I use to lube the rifle? Thanks!
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Posted: 2/12/2012 9:23:54 PM
Thanks Andrew! For a n00b (me
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Posted: 2/15/2012 7:08:26 PM
This is a very helpful thread for someone like me who is new to the M4. For lubrication, I have been told that Rem Oil is very good and that is what I have been using. Any thoughts on this?
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Posted: 2/16/2012 10:36:30 PM
Saw this the other day and used it as a guide tonight, first time cleaning and lubing the BCG. Thanks for the useful diagrams!
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Harley1
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Posted: 2/16/2012 10:39:05 PM
Thanks.
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Posted: 2/17/2012 7:28:33 PM
You guys are welcome. Good to know these helped you out. -Quib
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Posted: 2/26/2012 9:20:35 PM
Originally Posted By 530ktm:
This is a very helpful thread for someone like me who is new to the M4 Same here, thanks! |
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QUIB
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Posted: 2/26/2012 9:27:10 PM
Originally Posted By IcedDog:
Originally Posted By 530ktm:
This is a very helpful thread for someone like me who is new to the M4 Same here, thanks! Glad to hear this helped. |
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Posted: 2/27/2012 4:14:32 PM
This is awesome! Thank you!
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Posted: 2/29/2012 10:16:10 AM
Thanks for posting this!
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Posted: 3/4/2012 9:01:32 PM
Thanks to Quib for the OUTSTANDING pictogram.
I used the above diagaram to lube the one chrome bolt that I have for one of my two AR15's. I lubed it with Rem Oil. I now have to clean my second AR15 which does NOT have a chrome bolt. Someday it will. |
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QUIB
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Posted: 3/16/2012 6:42:11 PM
Originally Posted By 79Berlinetta:
Thanks to Quib for the OUTSTANDING pictogram. You're welcome. |
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Posted: 3/18/2012 1:49:50 PM
Would love a big poster of this, anyone know where t get one?
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Posted: 3/20/2012 11:59:43 AM
Very helpful post. Is this just for regular maintenance or also initial lubrication during the build process? Thanks!
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Willz
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Posted: 3/20/2012 12:08:35 PM
Originally Posted By clockworkjon:
Very helpful post. Is this just for regular maintenance or also initial lubrication during the build process? Thanks! Yes |
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Posted: 4/18/2012 8:31:09 AM
Stupid question, (i know there are no such things)
However, how often are you hitting the lube points? Currently I am solely utilizing breakfree and have just under 1000 rds through my AR...... |
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Posted: 4/25/2012 8:31:17 AM
Very helpful.....Thank you.
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Posted: 4/27/2012 5:08:26 PM
Ussually after every cleaning. If you are going to range with plans to go thru 300 rds or more, go ahead and lube per diagram.
You milage may vary, but this is what works for me. |
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Willz
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Posted: 4/27/2012 9:53:36 PM
Guys if you're going to shoot it, a few drops of lube won't hurt. A little lube prevents many problems cause by lack of cleaning.
There are plenty of people here posting how many rounds their rifle runs without lube and cleaning. That's all really impressive but why subject your rifle to that kind of abuse? Clean it, lube it frequently and it will not fail you. IF you are in a world of shit and cannot find lube, ANY lube will do, running it dry will only lead to pre-mature wear and tear. So why do it deliberately? Follow the above manual, and always lube, if you can't clean, lube. |
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Posted: 5/6/2012 3:16:49 AM
+1 on the thanks. And, like JonnyRocko asked is it available as a poster?
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QUIB
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Posted: 5/11/2012 1:19:27 PM
You guys are welcome.
Sorry, at the time I put those charts together I did not realize how popular they would become, so I never saved them in a format larger than what you'll find on-line. Another idea besides printing them out in poster size, might be laminating them in a size suitable for storage in a field box or cleaning kit. Punch a hole in one corner of each card and run them onto a small key ring. |
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Posted: 5/20/2012 3:30:23 AM
I saved and printed them out for my kids to each have a copy of their own. Think I'll get them laminated first though.
Thank you very much! It is very much appreciated! |
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