AR Charging Handle Lubrication?

[akjunkie]

When i was using an OEM Chargin handle I didnt bother using any lube.

BUT, when I installed a Badger Ordnance Extended Latch and started racking the CH with one hand. I started noticing rub marks on the right side of the CH.

Been lubing my CH since. However after that, i started racking the CH with my Palm instead of my finger to give a more equal pressure on teh CH.

[Army]

None needed, none required.

[Gio]

Hmm how often do you rack your AR with the CH? Well for starters if I am only a few rounds into a shooting session and the 1 minute left is called for firing session I tend to take a shot or two more then proceed to drop the mag and slide the bolt back via the CH. Even when I was only running 10 round mags I would do the same thing. I started running featureless a few months ago and it is so nice to be able to use my pre-ban mags.

Also like akjunkie ha stated I went to a badger extended latch and started to notice it drag on the right side as well.

I guess it is up to indivisual preferences, I like the knowing that the main parts that rub on one another are lubed up.

-Gio

[corrupt]

Rub marks on an ar15/m16 are the norm. Use it and don't lose any sleep over it.

[Seesm]

Pretty much dry.. but when I clean the rifle I do wipe some remington oil or similar lube on it but I wipe it off right away... I use it more as a cleaner I guess... Dry seems to work best and not collect dust and other debris.

[wash]

I use a special mixture of whale semen and butterfly tears.





Just kidding, don't you know how hard it is to make a butterfly cry?