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Posted: 7/27/2013 4:50:49 PM EDT

I purchased a Danial Defense M4 v5 and I finaly got to shot it today and I have some questions.

After shooting a approx. 30 rounds rapidly the gun really started to smoke. Is this normal?

I saw a vido on UTube on how to clean the gun. How often to you have to comlete disassemble the gun to clean?

I have a and EoTech 517 on the gun. I am use to shooting my dear rifle which has a 3x9 scope on it. It seems to be more accurate for me than EoTech. Is this normal or do I just need more practice with the EoTech?

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Posted: 7/27/2013 5:06:07 PM EDT

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Where is this "smoke" appearing from?

If from around the hand guards, I'd think just residual oil/lubricant around the barrel.

Posted: 7/27/2013 5:09:20 PM EDT

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30 rounds rapid fire and some smoke is nothing to worry about, especially with a brand new rifle.
at first, I'd get in the habit of cleaning the gun when it isn't really, really dirty. I typically clean mine after a day of shooting(4-500 rounds)
your optic is fine, but it is easier to get a more precise POA with a magnified optic so typically you'll be more accurate. Just keep practicing.

Posted: 7/27/2013 5:09:43 PM EDT

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Where is this "smoke" appearing from?

If from around the hand guards, I'd think just residual oil/lubricant around the barrel.

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+1 Where is smoke comming from, and the eotech is not meant for super accuracy like a scope it is meant for speed. With pratice you can hit at 400 with your Eotech.

Posted: 7/27/2013 5:28:18 PM EDT

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Most of the smoke was coming through the rail.

Posted: 7/27/2013 5:29:59 PM EDT

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Most of the smoke was coming through the rail.

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Thats pretty normal since its most likely coming through the rail from the barrel with your little rapid fire.

ETA: I dont clean my gun mutch at all besides a lil wipe down with a alchol pad. It only gets clean if I do a lot of shooting and went to the desert.

Posted: 7/27/2013 5:35:00 PM EDT

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When the rail starts to heat up should you let it cool down or is it ok to keep shooting?

Posted: 7/27/2013 5:55:28 PM EDT

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Also normal so just keep shooting. This is why people use rail covers and ladders so they don't have to touch a hot rail.

Check mine out. Tango Down Scar rail cover, and some ladders off Amazon.

Posted: 7/27/2013 6:15:48 PM EDT

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The best part of this thread is the fact you called it your "1st AR". Good call.

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