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Posted: 6/8/2013 4:08:32 AM EDT
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Kind of a newb when it comes to the M1A and was curious as to what are the necessities to have (tools, cleaning tools, parts, etc) ? Any help and/or advise is greatly appreciated.
ETA- The rifle is a Springfield Armory M1A Standard ETA- What is everyones opinon on the lubriplate 130-A grease? |
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Get a GI cleaning kit. It has a combo tool that will loosen up/remove the gas plug, loosen/remove/tighten/install screws (buttplate, rear sights).
If I'm at home I use a civilian cleaning rod to clean the barrel. If I'm away from home I use the GI cleaning rod. Lots of folks are scared of the GI rods but use it correctly and it won't harm anything. You'll want a tooth brush, bore brush, chamber brush, patch tip, patches, powder solvent and grease and oil to complete your maintenance of the rifle. I believe a 5/16" allen wrench is used to loosen/tighten up he front sight screw. I've had mine come loose once in 30+ years, but it did happen. |
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I got one of these the other day. Its really a nice thing.
M1 / M14 / M1A Bolt Disassembly Tool http://www.northerngunparts.com/m14-m-1a-parts.aspx The Tony Ben videos are great. |
| Thanks again guys, I think between here and the youtube videos I think I have a good idea what I'll get and need. I think the only thing to figure out is what grease I want to use seems like there is a lot of back and fourth over the web between this grease and that grease. I think I'm going to lean towards the "Lubriplate 130" form Brownells. |
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