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MisterPX The return of Cap'n Bumpalot Joined Mar 2004 Posts 2532 EE 100% (39) WI, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 11:08:29 AM EDT [#1] Assemble your own rilfe Paracord sling mounts #6 Oring for extractor Self adhesive grip tape (make your own gell grip) 15 minute trigger job Visit AR15.com
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bigbore Joined Jul 2001 Posts 4094 EE 100% (671) OH, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 11:29:07 AM EDT [#2] permatex gas buster
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Posted: 6/7/2005 11:37:55 AM EDT

[#3]

Originally Posted By Dace:
Instead of buying a $30 piece of plastic for a receiver block when working with the rifle in a vise, use a cheap 30 round USA made steel magazine. You can go to home depot or any craft store and purchase a do it yourself molding kit. Pour epoxy or some other material into the mag body to make it stronger.

I found a piece of wood, 1x3 IIRC, inserted into the magazine does the same thing at a lower cost (the wood was scrap).

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AssaultRifler Cody, Soldier of Fortune. Kidnapping survivor. Joined Sep 2004 Posts 3405 EE 100% (165) USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 11:52:23 AM EDT [#4] old socks, t shirts, and underwear get turned into cleaning patches and rags, and I wear t shirts until they're all ripped to hell

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Posted: 6/7/2005 12:01:00 PM EDT

[Last Edit: cgv69] [#5]

I prefer non-chlorinated Brake cleaner. for any cleaning tasks. I will quickly get rid of any oil, residue or crud and is self drying. Just make sure to quickly re-lube any item prone to rust.

#7 O-ring around the front lug on an upper receiver will tighten up most poorly fitting upper\lower combos. It's cheaper and easier to use (and find) then an "Accu-wedge"
(edit to add - See the pic on page 3 of this thread posted by Russ4777 - it shows exactly what I am talking about. Thank Russ!)

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ALPHAGHOST Joined Jul 2004 Posts 6476 EE 100% (1292) MS, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 12:40:59 PM EDT [#6] fishing line to run patches through the gun

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Posted: 6/7/2005 12:44:44 PM EDT

[#7]

Originally Posted By cgv69:
I prefer non-chlorinated Brake cleaner. for any cleaning tasks. I will quickly get rid of any oil, residue or crud and is self drying. Just make sure to quickly re-lube any item prone to rust.

#7 O-ring around the front lug on an upper receiver will tighten up most poorly fitting upper\lower combos. It's cheaper and easier to use (and find) then an "Accu-wedge"

I use both of these as well with great results. It was probably you who originally suggested them to me

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gmtmaster Joined Feb 2003 Posts 2149 EE 100% (5) NE, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 12:51:24 PM EDT [#8] +1 on the brake cleaner!!!

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Posted: 6/7/2005 12:56:04 PM EDT

[#9]

Originally Posted By bigbore:
permatex gas buster

I've seen it mentioned before but forget the details. ??

just keep drinking the koolaid

anothernewbie

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Posted: 6/7/2005 1:09:35 PM EDT

[#10]

Originally Posted By Mr45auto:
Originally Posted By bigbore:
permatex gas buster

I've seen it mentioned before but forget the details. ??

what is it?

RolandofGilead Joined Oct 2003 Posts 648 EE 100% (30) OR, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 1:11:54 PM EDT [#11] Cool topic guys, I like the spent casing sight tool. How about duct tape light mount?

chris157c Joined Sep 2004 Posts 571 EE 100% (7) NC, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 1:33:43 PM EDT [#12] TP role with black string for crosshairs and a magnifying glass mounted with duct tape makes for a good short range scope.

Dace

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Posted: 6/7/2005 1:43:42 PM EDT

[#13]

Originally Posted By chris157c:
TP role with black string for crosshairs and a magnifying glass mounted with duct tape makes for a good short range scope.

Could we keep this on topic? Please?

lockedandloaded

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Posted: 6/7/2005 1:54:44 PM EDT

[#14]

Originally Posted By chris157c:
TP role with black string for crosshairs and a magnifying glass mounted with duct tape makes for a good short range scope.

Bwahhhhh!!!!

Actually, using a paper hand towel cardboard tube would probably make for a decent scope shade to help avoid mirage reflections through the scope.

StealthyBlagga Joined Feb 2002 Posts 1623 EE 100% (58) AZ, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 1:57:02 PM EDT [Last Edit: StealthyBlagga] [#15] Paracord wrapped around aluminum freefloat tubes makes them much more comfortable as the barrel heats up:

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Posted: 6/7/2005 2:04:55 PM EDT

[#16]

Originally Posted By RolandofGilead:
Cool topic guys, I like the spent casing sight tool.
How about duct tape light mount?

spent casing sight tool? front sight tool? don't you need the bullet tip for that? or are you taking a dremel to a casing to remove portions and leave the claws!!??!?!?!

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Posted: 6/7/2005 2:10:36 PM EDT

[Last Edit: Dace] [#17]

Originally Posted By JosephR:
Originally Posted By RolandofGilead:
Cool topic guys, I like the spent casing sight tool.
How about duct tape light mount?

spent casing sight tool? front sight tool? don't you need the bullet tip for that? or are you taking a dremel to a casing to remove portions and leave the claws!!??!?!?!

You take a spent casing and dremel/file the claws into it, each cut perpendicular to the other. Easy and cheap site tool. You can also use a bic pen by doing the same thing.

I do not remember exactly what casing to use, when I get home I will look. But I am pretty sure it was a .223/5.56 case.

BlammO CT? But I'm from Texas! Joined Jan 2002 Posts 2421 EE 100% (2) CT, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 2:18:27 PM EDT [#18] A section of bicycle innertube stretched over the pistol grip makes it more grippy and comfortable. Works on mags too.
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jdgiii high volume, low pressure Joined Jun 2003 Posts 853 EE 100% (150) NC, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 2:21:00 PM EDT [#19] A 12 gauge bore snake works great for cleaning the inside of mags and upper receivers. I also use it to clean the magazine well on my 1911. This is potentially a great thread although it's probably a dupe. I already use some of the other tips mentioned. I hope that this topic can stay on track and continue to grow.
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552bigdog Joined Apr 2003 Posts 150 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 2:47:03 PM EDT [#20] I use an ironingboard to set my guns on while I clean them sitting at the couch. You can adjust them to the perfect height you need.

RolandofGilead Joined Oct 2003 Posts 652 EE 100% (30) OR, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 2:47:17 PM EDT [#21] Bullet tip works okay if your sight is easy to move, I have one that just does not like to move, and I've messed up more than a few rounds trying to adjust it (and I'm too cheap to buy the real tool)

cgv69

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Posted: 6/7/2005 3:24:01 PM EDT

[#22]

Originally Posted By CJan_NH:
Originally Posted By cgv69:
I prefer non-chlorinated Brake cleaner. for any cleaning tasks. I will quickly get rid of any oil, residue or crud and is self drying. Just make sure to quickly re-lube any item prone to rust.

#7 O-ring around the front lug on an upper receiver will tighten up most poorly fitting upper\lower combos. It's cheaper and easier to use (and find) then an "Accu-wedge"

I use both of these as well with great results. It was probably you who originally suggested them to me

I'd love to take credit for these tips but I can't. I know I got the o-ring trick from someone here but I don't remember who turned me on the brake cleaner?

Originally Posted By BlammO
A section of bicycle innertube stretched over the pistol grip makes it more grippy and comfortable. Works on mags too.

Bike inner tube is some great stuff. Cheap as dirt and has a million uses!

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1-Michigun Member Joined Jan 2005 Posts 191 EE 100% (14) MI, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 3:28:28 PM EDT [#23] #1 Use Mobil-1 synthetic motor oil for lube. #2 Chuck your chamber brush into a drill so you can REALLY clean out everything behind the lugs & in the chamber.
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Knife_Sniper Joined Dec 2002 Posts 1114 EE 100% (35) TX, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 3:53:07 PM EDT [#24] 1) Never, under any circumstances, use cheap products to paint a rifle. When you think about painting a rifle the word you really should be focused on is refinishing your rifle

chuckhubbert Member Joined Mar 2005 Posts 15 EE 0% (0) MI, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 4:47:08 PM EDT [#25] taggage

HUNTER223 Team Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 752 EE 100% (2) ARG	Posted: 6/7/2005 4:55:35 PM EDT [Last Edit: HUNTER223] [#26] If you're ready for a front sight removal, remeber front sight base pins are to be taken out of their holes to the same side brass is ejected (if your upper has the ejection port on the right like most do). If they don't come out at first punch, try heating up the FSB. Dont worry, you wont damage anything HUNTER.

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Posted: 6/7/2005 5:28:53 PM EDT

[#27]

Originally Posted By Knife_Sniper:
1) Never, under any circumstances, use cheap products to paint a rifle.

Why? Most 'operators' use the cheap paint to do theirs.

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Posted: 6/7/2005 5:31:06 PM EDT

[#28]

#7 O-ring around the front lug on an upper receiver will tighten up most poorly fitting upper\lower combos. It's cheaper and easier to use (and find) then an "Accu-wedge"

Did you mean the REAR lug?

ABNAK Joined Nov 2002 Posts 1075 EE 100% (22) TN, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 5:48:28 PM EDT [#29] Midway's "solvent swabs" are great for cleaning the inside of your upper receiver.

RKING Team Member Joined Feb 2003 Posts 123 EE 0% (0) KS, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 6:01:21 PM EDT [#30] To remove the ejector with a vice, cut two cartridge cases down. One goes in the bolt (to compress the ejector), and the other one protects the small end (?) The lenth of the case depends on the size of the vice. Once in the vice, the cross pin can be easily driven out.
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Posted: 6/7/2005 6:17:22 PM EDT

[#32]

Originally Posted By HUNTER223:
If you're ready for a front sight removal, remeber front sight base pins are to be taken out of their holes to the same side brass is ejected (if your upper has the ejection port on the right like most do).
If they don't come out at first punch, try heating up the FSB. Dont worry, you wont damage anything
HUNTER.

TOO LATE! numerous cuss words, Advil, and a marred FSB preceed this advice

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Posted: 6/7/2005 6:45:01 PM EDT

[#33]

Originally Posted By 1-Michigun:
#2 Chuck your chamber brush into a drill so you can REALLY clean out everything behind the lugs & in the chamber.

On a similar note, you can also do this to clean out the crud that painted steel cases leaves behind.

I've seen 2 or 3 Mosin's that were locked up that way and the action had to be opened with a hammer.

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Posted: 6/7/2005 6:48:24 PM EDT

[Last Edit: cgv69] [#34]

Originally Posted By X_Ring:

#7 O-ring around the front lug on an upper receiver will tighten up most poorly fitting upper\lower combos. It's cheaper and easier to use (and find) then an "Accu-wedge"

Did you mean the REAR lug?

Nope, I mean the front one. Try it, you'll like it!

(edit to add - See the pic on page 3 of this thread posted by Russ4777 - it shows exactly what I am talking about. Thank Russ!)

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JosephR All your Reel Steal Are belong to Us!!! Joined Sep 2003 Posts 2103 EE 100% (13) IN, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 7:13:32 PM EDT [#35] can we keep this to "cheap yet potentially valuable tricks..." and not get into the "best advice you can give for the money..." which I believe is separate and in another forum...
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fq1234 Team Member Joined Oct 2002 Posts 1827 EE 100% (88) PA, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 8:09:39 PM EDT [#36] tag

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Posted: 6/7/2005 8:21:56 PM EDT

[Last Edit: pathfinder74] [#37]

Originally Posted By StealthyBlagga:
Paracord wrapped around aluminum freefloat tubes makes them much more comfortable as the barrel heats up:

img181.echo.cx/img181/6730/handguardcloseup7kt.jpg

Doesn't doing that also allow less heat to dissipate through the handguards?

White out on your front sight post... I remember it from Basic... I suppose it's good for shooting Black Sillouette paper targets... I don't use it personally...

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johndoexu Joined Oct 2003 Posts 200 EE 100% (2) USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 8:51:07 PM EDT [#38] 1.Wrap aluminum foil around barrel nut teeth to tighten up your handguards. (Works great)

effinNewGuy Joined Jan 2005 Posts 307 EE 100% (16) USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 9:23:15 PM EDT [#39] If you don't use that front sling mount and the rattle it makes when you move around, just use an O ring to quiet it down (wrap twice around the swivel point).

ZW17 Member Joined Mar 2003 Posts 2257 EE 100% (32) NY, USA	Posted: 6/7/2005 9:47:58 PM EDT [#40] If you are having trouble getting anything off your upper (barrel nut, front post, flash hider) place it in your freezer for an hour and try again. It should come lose at that point.
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Posted: 6/8/2005 8:26:33 AM EDT

[#41]

Originally Posted By MRW:
Originally Posted By HUNTER223:
If you're ready for a front sight removal, remeber front sight base pins are to be taken out of their holes to the same side brass is ejected (if your upper has the ejection port on the right like most do).
If they don't come out at first punch, try heating up the FSB. Dont worry, you wont damage anything
HUNTER.

TOO LATE! numerous cuss words, Advil, and a marred FSB preceed this advice

LOL!, better late than never.
HUNTER

_DR Member Joined May 2003 Posts 6497 EE 100% (18) TX, USA	Posted: 6/8/2005 10:50:48 AM EDT [#42] This thread should be labeled the WECSOG thread
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bcw107 Joined May 2002 Posts 243 EE 100% (59) TX, USA	Posted: 6/8/2005 10:59:50 AM EDT [#43] What is the 15-minute trigger job?

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Posted: 6/8/2005 11:45:44 AM EDT

[Last Edit: GPK007] [#44]

A Gunsmith trick if you are changing or installing Ar triggers alot like during your 15 min trigger job find an old/extra Trigger pin or allen key drill bit of equal diameter.

Cut it so it fits into the trigger alone out of the gun without sticking out either side.

Intall your disconecter and spring into the trigger using this pin out of gun.

Drop asssembly into lower slam home the Actual triger pin and viola no fumbing with diconect in lower.

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GPK007 Shoot it like you stole it... Joined Nov 2002 Posts 192 EE 100% (10) MA, USA	Posted: 6/8/2005 11:46:55 AM EDT [#45] No Chamber brush handy a .9mm brush fits the chamber of .223 and a .12 G will fit the lugs GPK...out
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Posted: 6/8/2005 12:06:10 PM EDT

[#46]

Originally Posted By _DR:

This thread should be labeled the WECSOG thread

And a big 'ol tag on this one.

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Posted: 6/8/2005 12:08:40 PM EDT

[#47]

Ed's Red

Old black t-shirts are great for wiping down the exterior without leaving unsightly lint everywhere.

Section of inner tube over the forward section of the car stock adjuster thingie.

When storing batteries or what not inside a VFG, buttstock, PG, etc. fill the extra space with foam ear plugs. It stops any rattles, they're cheap, and you'll always have an emergency set of hearing protection with you.

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boilergonzo Joined Sep 2004 Posts 10 EE 0% (0) IN, USA	Posted: 6/8/2005 12:12:08 PM EDT [#48] Even big kids need Silly Putty! Flatten it out and use it to keep small parts, springs, etc. from rolling around. Also good for getting debris and crud out of little nooks or picking up small parts dropped in tight spaces. Learned it by watching a watchmaker work on Rolex's and such.

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Posted: 6/8/2005 12:13:24 PM EDT

[#49]

Originally Posted By RolandofGilead:
How about duct tape light mount?

+1 to that!

Rocky9_5 Joined Nov 2004 Posts 1672 EE 100% (8) MI, USA	Posted: 6/8/2005 12:43:10 PM EDT [#50] A .40 bore brush(nylon) fits perfect inside the bolt carrier to clean it out. Thanks for the front sight adust tool idea.

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