ar lubricants

[basing110]

is it just me or does the ar's seem to run smoother and more reliable when the bolt is drenched in lubricant? i went out today and i didnt have lubricant with me to lube up the bolt anymore than it was already .. had some on it but after about 30 rnds it just seemed to have the bolt fail and not locking all the way forward after the first charge then everyonce in awhile it would not eject teh case all the way and jamb up. so how do you lube up your bolt and how much oil you tend to use?

[savasyn]

ARs, especially when they are newer, really like a lot of lube. Later on, they're good with less. I always keep my bolt fairly wet, though, just so I don't have to worry.

[ghost]

is it just me or does the ar's seem to run smoother and more reliable when the bolt is drenched in lubricant? i went out today and i didnt have lubricant with me to lube up the bolt anymore than it was already .. had some on it but after about 30 rnds it just seemed to have the bolt fail and not locking all the way forward after the first charge then everyonce in awhile it would not eject teh case all the way and jamb up. so how do you lube up your bolt and how much oil you tend to use?

i use to spray a couple of shots of clp on the bolt/carrier.since i started using slip200 i use less than half of what i`d normally use going with the clp.the slip2000 doesnt burn off like clp and stays lubricated longer.

[Hopi]

I run the bolt wet. CLP is what I use, almost exclusively.

[Pryde]

No matter how old your AR is, the more lube you run the better. There are no adverse effects for running it with too much lube. I lube excessively and clean every 1-2k rounds with no function problems.

A carbine will run dirty and wet but it will not run dirty and dry.

[serkerone]

i give my bolt a nice layer of slip2000 slides smoothly

[Pryde]

This should answer all of your questions:

http://www.vickerstactical.com/TacticalTips/Lubrication.aspx

[lehn20]

Use grease, it stays put. Oils run.

[NiteQwill]

No matter how old your AR is, the more lube you run the better. There are no adverse effects for running it with too much lube. I lube excessively and clean every 1-2k rounds with no function problems.

A carbine will run dirty and wet but it will not run dirty and dry.

Although, it grossly depends on environmental conditions.

During cleaning, I spray it wet with CLP, then wipe off extra. I don't have it "dripping" wet.

[Satex]

No matter how old your AR is, the more lube you run the better. There are no adverse effects for running it with too much lube. I lube excessively and clean every 1-2k rounds with no function problems.

ARs will work with lots of lube only for weekend warrior type shooting and in a clean environment. AR should be lubed very lightly and only in a few spots.

A carbine will run dirty and wet but it will not run dirty and dry.

Again, ask AR (i.e. M4/16/etc...) users in the sandbox and you will learn that your assessment is not correct. A wet bolt attracts dirt which turns into goo. AR's do not work well with goo.

[Mail Clerk]

I only use what is specified in the instruction manual. The only area that require more oil is the cam pin and the area of where the gas rings slide back n forth. Oh yes and maybe one drop where the ejector is.

Has anyone tried a dry lube????


Mail Clerk

[Wildhawk66]

I recommend checking out Sinclair Bolt Grease.

http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=CPLRLU&item=01-4300&type=store

It'll stay in place and the the curved applicator design makes it much easier to apply...

No this commercial does not belong on the Lifetime chanel...

[basing110]

well i have slip 2000 on order so we will see what happens with that .. im thinking i did not have the bolt lubed up enough

[drcohen]

https://www.mil-comm.com

TW-25B, used by Armalite, DPMS, Knights Aramament, Alexander, POF, LW, etc.