Running a gun wet. Questions
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oil is oil. don't buy into so much gimmicky applications. Sure they work, but oil still does the job without any stipulations of correct application, heat or follow up.
depends on the gun and use.
i never spray 'directly' into the ejection port as i have a proper cleaning method.
each gun should have proper lubrication points. I.E where metal contacts metal.
don't lube the ramp for 'better' feeding -.-
depends on the gun and use.
i never spray 'directly' into the ejection port as i have a proper cleaning method.
each gun should have proper lubrication points. I.E where metal contacts metal.
don't lube the ramp for 'better' feeding -.-
Running it "wet" doesn't mean spraying it down with a ton of lube. It just means to lube it properly like you would any other gun.
There have been manufacturers that have used fancy coatings on parts and claimed that these magical parts don't need lube. Even if the rifle does perform initially without oil it won't stay that way for long.
There have been manufacturers that have used fancy coatings on parts and claimed that these magical parts don't need lube. Even if the rifle does perform initially without oil it won't stay that way for long.
Rickster66
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Spraying into the ejection port is not going to make it stop working, it is just a lazy way to do things and make oil drips everywhere, into places oil is not necessarily welcomed.
Carbon doesn't really stop AR, it is more an issue when foreign debris is introduced to the inside of the receiver and BGC.
Carbon doesn't really stop AR, it is more an issue when foreign debris is introduced to the inside of the receiver and BGC.
The only gun I have that I just "spray it liberally" into the ejection port and loading port is my mossberg 590, but she's a filthy little whore anyways
All my semi autos and pistols get lubed to my definition of properly, which coincides with what those above me have said.
I'll reiterate what some have said, fancy gun oils aren't all that fancy, I've been lubricating for 5 years with a pound of Lucas grease, a pound of white lithium grease and whatever oil comes in the convenient little needle oiler bottle.
Don't ever worry about the over lubrication myth. Larry Vickers debunked that when he ran his AR after literally submerging it in oil, pulled it out and ran a full mag through it. That being said, I don't recommend excessive lubrication as it will collect more grit and grime.
All my semi autos and pistols get lubed to my definition of properly, which coincides with what those above me have said.
I'll reiterate what some have said, fancy gun oils aren't all that fancy, I've been lubricating for 5 years with a pound of Lucas grease, a pound of white lithium grease and whatever oil comes in the convenient little needle oiler bottle.
Don't ever worry about the over lubrication myth. Larry Vickers debunked that when he ran his AR after literally submerging it in oil, pulled it out and ran a full mag through it. That being said, I don't recommend excessive lubrication as it will collect more grit and grime.
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When I see everyone saying,run em wet, I imagine a lot of spraying.
So I'll disassemble,lube lightly and I'm GT)
it all depends on use between cleaning and what type of chamber you have
when I go to the range for a full day and I do some drills on steel targets with an AR it is very common for me to run 600-800 rounds through one in between a cleaning session.
When my mk12 reaches 500 rounds i can sense the bolt having some trouble, at 700-800 rounds i get some stoppages.
So taking a can of clp and blastig it in there at 500 rounds makes me go to 800 without stoppags. After 800 forget it, it needs proper cleaning.
Some guys say i can run my AR 2000 rounds without cleaning it without any stoppages... I have never experienced that in my life, and I run some top ARs.
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Rem oil is junk. Use G96 spray as a base and then a good oil on the hard wear points.
Take it apart and soak the BCG etc with G96. It is a pure synthetic metal conditioner that will soak into the metal. I use a synthetic motor oil on the high wear points. This combo works very well.
I've seen C8 rifles slog down and charging handles start sticking when following the light lube method. After a lot of rounds during the day. Those of us who ignored the light lube instructions had no issues and the charging handles didn't start binding up.
When "running wet" it doesn't mean so much in there that you are creating hydraulic problems. It just means the BCG isn't dry.
One last point about not using Rem oil. If you store your firearms for a year with that crud in it, you will find it's turned into a thicker yellow varnish looking crud. Which will require cleaning and re lubing before going shooting.
coleman1495
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Yeah oil is not oil. G96 is the stuff to use.
IE: Your gun gets wet when you are using it out in the bush. A spray of G96 keeps her perfect. Don't overthink it. Unlike a lot of oils it never gums up.
You obviously don't want a bunch of oil down the barrel so you should probably run a dry patch through.
IE: Your gun gets wet when you are using it out in the bush. A spray of G96 keeps her perfect. Don't overthink it. Unlike a lot of oils it never gums up.
You obviously don't want a bunch of oil down the barrel so you should probably run a dry patch through.
Yes I have done this at times when I got to the range and forgot to lube it properly at home. Gave the side and face of the bolt a light shot of Remoil or spray clp and the left side rail inside the receiver. The main draw back is oil specs on your safety glasses but no negative issues to the firearm---Dieseldog!
An AR should be able to run 2000 rounds without cleaning but it will still need some lube every so often. Strange that yours needs a cleaning. Have you tried pulling the BCG and just giving it a quick wipe then a little fresh oil?
Running really dirty ammo like Norinco will require lube a little more often but the rifle should still cycle.
I like rifles like my PWS, it is factory cerekote (inside the receiver as well) which has some lubricating properties so that rifle doesn't seem to need lube as often, I installed a nickel boron BCG in one of my other AR's and it seems to work really nicely as well and needs less lube than a standard BCG to keep on cycling when dirty.
