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Posted: 7/13/2006 12:28:32 PM EDT
| The spring in my collapsible stock makes noise while Im shooting, what should I do? |
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How can you cut down on the "sproing sproing" sound of an AR15? There was another, longer thread on this recently, but I can't find it right now... |
Doesn't matter if you clean your rifle, right? The US Army TM's actually recommend application of lubricant to the spring. Cheap lithium grease works the best / most economically for us at the at HDSOC. There is friction in the tube and lubrication will reduce it. Enough friction, cumulatively gathered in all the moving parts, will lead to failure more quickly. |
| I like the "sproing" noise. When it changes sounds you know you need a fresh mag. The first time I fired an AR it bothered me but only for about three shots. I forgot about the noise about as quickly as I got over my fear that the charging handle was going to smack me in the nose. |
Yep, ran mine with lithium grease in there and it works great. I don't recall hearing any sproing at any time. |
| Simple solution. Go down to your local auto parts store and find a tube of grease that is a lithium 12 hydroxy stearate grease that is fortified with about 3% molybdenum disulfide. I use Sta-Lube C.V. Joint Grease. This is a great lube and really quiets the spring. I also put a really small amount on my carrier rails and charging handle. |
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Judy Butter. Years ago on this forum old timers recommended Judy Butter. It's a special grease used in the forks of mountain bikes. Actually, it works great. Any bike shop should have it. But you eventually get used to the noise and it's just the last part of the "bang".  .02 o.r. |
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