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Posted: 1/29/2012 6:36:01 PM EDT
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how do yall lube in a hurry, like for say a combat situation. im trying to decide the best way to do it.
ive found a 50/50 mix that seems to work well and so far ive only been putting a drop or two in each exaust port to get on the gas rings and a drop or two in the hole near the cotter pin. im just wondering if thats enough |
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If I'm starting with a clean rifle then i lube the bearing surfaces of the BCG per the TM. after that, between cleanings, i just put a drop of whatever lubricant I'm using in each of the two bolt carrier vent holes after i get home from each range trip. Those two drops are enough for the next range trip a week later. I'll add lube, two drops at a time after use, until i break down and clean it again which is usually every 4-6 weeks (400-600 rounds).
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out here in Arizona we just make sure the gun is clear of debris and run it dry. quick lubing tends to lend to over lubing critical areas and too much lube is a dirt and debris magnet. Except that's not true, actually. Dirt and dust will stick no matter what. It can either be wet and dirty, or dry and dirty. If I don't have time to actually strip down the BCG and lube it the proper way, I'll just pull the charging handle back until I see the gas rings through the side port and put some oil on them, and a couple drops on the locking lugs. It will spread itself around within a few shots. |
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how do yall lube in a hurry, like for say a combat situation. im trying to decide the best way to do it. ive found a 50/50 mix that seems to work well and so far ive only been putting a drop or two in each exaust port to get on the gas rings and a drop or two in the hole near the cotter pin. im just wondering if thats enough what combat? |
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I'm not sure a properly maintained rifle would have such an issue, but I've never heard a shot fired in anger, either.
The guys to listen to are for sure Madcap and Enigma, though. Quoted:
In all the firefights I've been in, I have never once needed to stop in the middle of the fight to fucking lube my bolt. 3 years total in the shit, not once, ever. And exactly how many times ,Cpl Nigma, did you feel the urge to 'taste the biscuit',while you were 'in the shit' ? |
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In all the firefights I've been in, I have never once needed to stop in the middle of the fight to fucking lube my bolt. 3 years total in the shit, not once, ever. And exactly how many times ,Cpl Nigma, did you feel the urge to 'taste the biscuit',while you were 'in the shit' ? Maaan, in the shit we all tasted it man, like all of us. Tastin' that biscuit. |
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In all the firefights I've been in, I have never once needed to stop in the middle of the fight to fucking lube my bolt. 3 years total in the shit, not once, ever. I think he was implying between cleanings, not "in the middle of the fight." Reliability matters more for the lone shooter than the solider anyway. When surrounded by friends with plenty of guns, crew served weapons, grenades, arty and air support a stoppage of any one rifle is simply no big deal. That said i cleaned & lubed my M16A2 daily while deployed and the damn thing still rusted on the brl, flash supresser and front sight base. |
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If you actually need to lune in the middle of combat, then just squirt some in. If you properly maintained your carbine, with CLP or any decent oil, it wouldn't need it.
If you were doing mag dumps at enemy 500 meters away you need better tactics. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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I spit a huge road march goober into the ejection port of my M4 once, during a stress-fire event along a 12mi. surprise forced march. My blaster was still bone dry from a BS Command Inspection, so it hiccuped into my first string of fire. After applying the goober, it ran like...well, snot on a doorknob!
I'm a big fan of EWL now, and wish I had it back when I was in. |
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