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Posted: 8/25/2007 6:48:25 AM EDT
| Just received my first, and hopefully, not last AR-15. From what I understand some part must be cleaned, not the bore, on the rifle prior to the first shooting. Would someone tell me the specific area to clean? |
It doesn’t matter. But be warned. If the rifle is cocked and not on safe with the upper and lower separated, and you accidentally pull the trigger, the momentum of the hammer falling forward can damage the bolt catch or even worse, crack the lower receiver. |
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Now for reassembly.......you may find it easier to cock the hammer, place the weapon on safe, then close the upper and insert the take-down pin. You might want to download the Bushmaster Owners Manual. It’s basically the military -10 edited to more accurately reflect the operation of the AR15 verses the M16. Another good habit to get into is performing a function check after reassembling your rifle. The BM Owners Manual spells out the correct procedure for performing a function check on the AR15. The M16A1 and A2 function checks are a bit more involved due to them being auto and burst respectively. www.ar15.com/content/index.html#manuals |
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