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Thread: XCR-L break-in and recoil buffer damage?

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    What are the dimensions of this O-ring? Made from a rubberized plastic? There probably isn't any real need to custom make an O-ring when every variety already exists somewhere.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tavares86 View Post
    Xcr needs to be well lubed. What lube would you guys recommend?
    Your favorite gun oil will work. Most of us have a favorite but it shouldn't make any difference. Grease is OK but I find it doesn't always stay on the wearing surfaces. WD40 is not a lubricant, but better than nothing at all, useful in artic conditions but dry graphite is better.

    Engine oil will work if you have nothing else. I have resorted to using the grease and butter of my bacon sandwiches when I had left my range bag at home Diesel fuel will work in an emergency.

    I like oil in a squrty bottle so I can spray it on the bolt and bolt carrier very generously and then just wipe of the surplus. Dapping oil on with a Q-tip is not enough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaydam View Post
    What are the dimensions of this O-ring? Made from a rubberized plastic? There probably isn't any real need to custom make an O-ring when every variety already exists somewhere.
    Very small and very difficult to measure. I will take a bolt carrier into my local "Piston Ring" store and see what they have.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tavares86 View Post
    Xcr needs to be well lubed. What lube would you guys recommend?
    I plan on doing Hoppes #9 with a Q-tip during break-in, and then start using teflon-based dry spray-on lube (remington dry lube - I love this stuff).

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    It's roughly about this big around




    Sorry I couldn't resist. I guess saying teenie tiny doesn't help either ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaydam View Post
    I plan on doing Hoppes #9 with a Q-tip during break-in, and then start using teflon-based dry spray-on lube (remington dry lube - I love this stuff).
    Forget the Q-tip and apply generously especially during the break in period.

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    All this talk of generous lubrication has me wondering why my manual says "Not much lubricant is needed on the moving parts after break in". Why the discrepancy?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Wolverine View Post
    Forget the Q-tip and apply generously especially during the break in period.
    I figured a dripping Q-tip as a mop was generous! I could pour the bottle into the receiver but I have an idea where it's all gonna go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BadRonald View Post
    All this talk of generous lubrication has me wondering why my manual says "Not much lubricant is needed on the moving parts after break in". Why the discrepancy?
    Experience with a lot of different types of military type firearms in a lot of different conditions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BadRonald View Post
    All this talk of generous lubrication has me wondering why my manual says "Not much lubricant is needed on the moving parts after break in". Why the discrepancy?
    "after the break in" is not the same as "during the break in"

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