Follow the manufacturers instructions for cleaning them, as they tend to. All downloadable content is for your reference only. Ar15 maintenance things to keep your ar rifle running. It was designed to be manufactured with the extensive use of aluminum alloys and synthetic materials. It also uses a large number of small springs for those parts to properly function. Production of the first ar15s for civilians begins. With the ar 15 patents long expired, jim glazier and karl lewis started manufacturing the first civilian versions of the ar 15. Ar15 cleaning and how to keep your rifle running properly.
Ar 15 chambers need cleaning, too, particularly if you shoot lacquercoated, steelcased ammunition. After all, what good is a rifle, submachinegun or machinegun that needs a vise, hammer, drift pins and special wrenches just to get it apart for cleaning. But whats that black shit everywhere is that the gun lubeoil mixed with the gun powder or is that just the color of the oillube. Today we will be looking at how to clean and lubricate an ar15 rifle or carbine. Quickly and easily assemble, disassemble and clean your ar15 or m16 with this gun cleaning and parts mat. The ar15 has proven itself reliable, rugged, and accurate making it a goto choice for home defense, competitive shooting, and more. Find parts for a ar15 in this easytounderstand schematic. How to field strip and clean your ar15 shooting usa youtube. Sure, ar15 cleaning can take up hours soaking and scrubbing every part, but in many cases, you can save time and concentrate on just a few parts and an oil change. Included with the rifle was a comic book, outlining how to clean and take care of the rifle.
The cartridges in a fully loaded magazine can be packed tight. This weapon platform is highly reliable when maintained properly. The new rifle was designed, a version of the m16 called the m16a1. This will include everything you need to properly clean a 5. While i try to work on and explain one at a time, they are all interlinked, and sometimes the discussion of one area or subject laps. Do you know everything about cleaning and maintenance of an ar15 rifle. The first factor to consider is the completeness of the content of your kit. F irst, a bit of information about the organizational method of this book.
Ar15m4m16 generalized maintenance, cleaning and lubrication by chris fry the ar15m4m16 family of firearms has gotten a poor reputation due to the bad experiences and poor information provided to operators in the past. This lightweight wonder has seen its fair share of controversy, fans and haters come and go over the years since its introduction, but it still reigns supreme as the very best all around. After much thought, we came up with what it is we actually do. Posted september 27, 2007 in ar 15, rifles by steve johnson with 3 comments tags. Ar15 disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication how to guide. Common reasons for disassembling an ar 15 rifle include cleaning which is required periodically to ensure safe use, repair and maintenance checks, and shipping purposes. During that time, we have manufactured only the best products to give the we have dedicated shooter the confidence needed to win at every level of competition. Written by master gunsmith and bestselling firearms author patrick sweeney, gunsmithing the ar 15 is your onestop guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying americas favorite rifle. If you prefer to register in person, please visit the store and see a sales. The ar is composed of systems, just as any complex mechanism is. The ar 15 is a versatile, dependable and highly accurate rifle suitable for homedefense, hunting and just about any other purpose you might need a rifle for. The ar15 armalite rifle has been subjected to a comprehensive. Common reasons for disassembling an ar15 rifle include cleaning which is required periodically to ensure safe use, repair and maintenance checks, and shipping purposes.
To download chapter 6 of gun digest book of the ar15 vol. Btw, that particular one was especially nice, as it had the. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Ar15 cleaning and maintenance ultimate guide pew pew.
It mostly consists of a quick wipe down of the old oil and carbon residue. Over the years, many students have asked me and my husband how we clean an ar. Disassembly and assembly note you should not need a hammer to take the ar 15 apart, except for a brand new, unfired rifle. Written by master gunsmith and bestselling firearms author patrick sweeney, gunsmithing the ar15 is your onestop guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying americas favorite rifle. It should contain all the essentials to cleaning a rifle and it must provide efficient results.
The milspec cleaning kit is great for field use, but a good set of cleaning tools and a onepiece cleaning rod will make your task easier at home. Use the following chart figure 1 to help with the disassembling of your ar15. This kit comes with a synthetic gun cleaner and gun oil. We have a full stock of complete ar 15 rifles from the most trusted brands. We have a full stock of complete ar15 rifles from the most trusted brands.
The ar15 uses a large number of small parts in selfcontained assemblies. Whether youre a professional gunsmith or an enthusiastic amateur, youll find everything you need to know to keep your ar perking in gunsmithing the ar15. The ar 15 rifle is americas most popular rifle for good reason. The ar 15 has proven itself reliable, rugged, and accurate making it a goto choice for home defense, competitive shooting, and more. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiats of all types. The ar15 rifle is americas most popular rifle for good reason. We dont clean our guns nearly as much as we change the oil. Cleaning it requires the use of solvents, brushes and cleaning rods. The rifle is ready to be fired again or put on safe and. These gun diagrams will help you better understand how your firearm is assembled with links to the gun parts for easy check out. Ar15m4m16 generalized maintenance, cleaning and lubrication. One of my favorite cleaning kits is the mpro 7 advanced small arms cleaning kit. Includes handy receiver insert with a gastube alignment system.
The milspec cleaning kit is great for field use, but a good set of cleaning tools and a onepiece cleaning rod will make your. If the ar15 rifles coming into my shop are any indication, some folks. Here are my top five picks for preprepared ar15 cleaning kits. We carry everything youll need to keep your ar15 properly cleaned and lubricated. An ar15 m16 m4 rifle flat working surface cleaning rods brushes pads solvent lubricating oil no tools are required to perform this procedure because the rifle is designed to be broken down by hand. The ar 15 armalite rifle has been subjected to a comprehensive field evaluation under combat conditions in vietnam. Once again, let me begin by explaining that this is one way of doing this job. Mar 14, 2016 the ar 15 rifle builders manual is the fully illustrated stepbystep guide to building the ar 15 style rifle. In this video i explain and demonstrate the disassembly field strip and reassembly of the ar15 rifle. Tips and tricks for living with ar15 patterned rifles. Introduced in 1964, colt has made many different types of ar15 rifle and carbine models. Start by making the area safe for working with your firearm. It is the way i have cleaned them since 1971, when i got my first variant at fort polk.
Safely clamps onto your ar15 upper receiver and holds it securely without twisting, crushing or marring the finish of your rifle. Complete ar15 firearms usa made palmetto state armory. Consult the owners manual for your gun on how to properly. If loading the magazine or inserting it into the rifle are hard or if rifle operation is sluggish, load the magazine with 1 less round or insert the magazine into the rifle with the bolt open. Please read the important footnote about the phrase assault rifle on the following pages. A printed diagram makes working on your rifle fun and easy. Final report, osdarpa research and development ij ijf unit vietnam uu isi 1. Ultimate ar 15 cleaning and takedown with jerry miculek. Birthplace of the creedmoor round, creedmoor sports has been serving the precision rifle shooting community for over 40 years. When it comes to buying the best ar15 cleaning kit, it is important to find a model that will provide the best value for money.
This guide will show you step by step how to clean your rifle. Even regular brasscased ammo fouls a chamber and can cause a buildup on the inner walls over time. With the ar15 patents long expired, jim glazier and karl lewis started manufacturing the first civilian versions of the ar15. It is important that any time you are working on your ri. There are many ways to clean an ar15 rifle, but this is mine.
The complete history of the ar15 rifle small wars journal. Magpul dynamics aerial platform operations 1 dvd your price. Ar15 books, videos, training tools bravo company usa. How to disassemble field strip and reassemble the ar15. Ar15 chambers need cleaning, too, particularly if you shoot lacquercoated, steelcased ammunition. How to field strip and clean your ar15 shooting usa. The ultimate ar15 guide for beginners survival sullivan. Field test report, ar 15 armalite rifle 1 enclosure. Im going to show you just how easy it is to tear your rifle apart, clean it in depth, and. The gun di g es t book of t he ar15 88 disassembly and maintenance t he ar15 is easy to take apart and clean. How to disassemble field strip and reassemble the ar15 rifle. High quality cleaning products will ensure that you get your rifle clean quickly and without damage to your firearm.
The modular platform makes it easy to configure your gun your way. Jun 22, 2010 shooting usas john scoutten shows us how to field strip and clean your new ar 15. Lube points on the bolt carrier, a drop on each rail. Ar15 ak47 handgun precision rifles armory training competitive shooting general outdoors archery hometown industry about ar15. Confidential advanced research projects agency washington 25, d. Whether youre a professional gunsmith or an enthusiastic amateur, youll find everything you need to know to keep your ar perking in gunsmithing the ar 15. Shooting usas john scoutten shows us how to field strip and clean your new ar15.
Gun mats protect your gun and your work area from scratches, chemicals and oil. Field test report, ar15 armalite rifle 1 enclosure. Instructions for disassembling the rock river arms ar15. We have portable kits to use in the field, as well as more extensive kits for a thorough cleaning at home. Feb 21, 2015 in this video i explain and demonstrate the disassembly field strip and reassembly of the ar 15 rifle. There are also many excellent cleaning products available to shooters today. Cleaning the upper receiver, bolt, carrier and components. The ar15 rifle builders manual is the fully illustrated stepbystep guide to building the ar15 style rifle. Posted september 27, 2007 in ar15, rifles by steve johnson with 3 comments tags. The primary ar15 groups upper receiver assembly, lower receiver assembly, and bolt carrier group are broken down into their component assemblies to provide every detail in the ar15. Highpressure, solventresistant polymer construction. Keeping your ar cleaned and wellmaintained is important for proper functioning. The ar15 is a versatile, dependable and highly accurate rifle suitable for homedefense, hunting and just about any other purpose you might need a rifle for.
Check out our handy guide for more information and proper cleaning instructions. Ar15 cleaning and maintenance ultimate guide pew pew tactical. Green eyes and black rifles warriors guide to the combat carbine by kyle e. Use the following chart figure 1 to help with the disassembling of your ar 15. While gun cleaning and care are essential to keeping. An ar 15 m16 m4 rifle flat working surface cleaning rods brushes pads solvent lubricating oil no tools are required to perform this procedure because the rifle is designed to be broken down by hand. The primary ar 15 groups upper receiver assembly, lower receiver assembly, and bolt carrier group are broken down into their component assemblies to provide every detail in the ar 15. If there is one thing you can count on in the military. Again, just follow the instructions on whatever bore cleaner you are using. Production of the first ar 15 s for civilians begins. History of the ar15 nomenclature and cycle of operation disassembly and reassembly cleaning and maintenance shooting fundamentals and zeroing. No mags, verify the chamber is empty, remove all live rounds form the immediate area.
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