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. Find parts for a ar15 in this easytounderstand schematic. 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. 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. Im going to show you just how easy it is to tear your rifle apart, clean it in depth, and. It mostly consists of a quick wipe down of the old oil and carbon residue. We have a full stock of complete ar 15 rifles from the most trusted brands. Common reasons for disassembling an ar15 rifle include cleaning which is required periodically to ensure safe use, repair and maintenance checks, and shipping purposes. Ar15 books, videos, training tools bravo company usa. Btw, that particular one was especially nice, as it had the.
It also uses a large number of small springs for those parts to properly function. With the ar 15 patents long expired, jim glazier and karl lewis started manufacturing the first civilian versions of the ar 15. The ar15 uses a large number of small parts in selfcontained assemblies. 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. While gun cleaning and care are essential to keeping. To download chapter 6 of gun digest book of the ar15 vol. The ar 15 has proven itself reliable, rugged, and accurate making it a goto choice for home defense, competitive shooting, and more. One of my favorite cleaning kits is the mpro 7 advanced small arms cleaning kit. Tips and tricks for living with ar15 patterned rifles. All downloadable content is for your reference only.
Quickly and easily assemble, disassemble and clean your ar15 or m16 with this gun cleaning and parts mat. There are also many excellent cleaning products available to shooters today. The milspec cleaning kit is great for field use, but a good set of cleaning tools and a onepiece cleaning rod will make your. Lube points on the bolt carrier, a drop on each rail.
It should contain all the essentials to cleaning a rifle and it must provide efficient results. Ar15 cleaning and maintenance ultimate guide pew pew tactical. 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. How to field strip and clean your ar15 shooting usa. Posted september 27, 2007 in ar15, rifles by steve johnson with 3 comments tags. The cartridges in a fully loaded magazine can be packed tight.
Ar15 disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication how to guide. Field test report, ar 15 armalite rifle 1 enclosure. This guide will show you step by step how to clean your rifle. Cleaning it requires the use of solvents, brushes and cleaning rods.
We have a full stock of complete ar15 rifles from the most trusted brands. Ultimate ar 15 cleaning and takedown with jerry miculek. 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. A printed diagram makes working on your rifle fun and easy. History of the ar15 nomenclature and cycle of operation disassembly and reassembly cleaning and maintenance shooting fundamentals and zeroing. Posted september 27, 2007 in ar 15, rifles by steve johnson with 3 comments tags. Ar 15 chambers need cleaning, too, particularly if you shoot lacquercoated, steelcased ammunition. The ar15 armalite rifle has been subjected to a comprehensive. With the ar15 patents long expired, jim glazier and karl lewis started manufacturing the first civilian versions of the ar15. 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. 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. Use the following chart figure 1 to help with the disassembling of your ar15.
Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiats of all types. The first factor to consider is the completeness of the content of your kit. How to disassemble field strip and reassemble the ar15. 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. Again, just follow the instructions on whatever bore cleaner you are using. Follow the manufacturers instructions for cleaning them, as they tend to. The complete history of the ar15 rifle small wars journal. Jun 22, 2010 shooting usas john scoutten shows us how to field strip and clean your new ar 15. Highpressure, solventresistant polymer construction. If the ar15 rifles coming into my shop are any indication, some folks. Ar15 maintenance things to keep your ar rifle running.
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. 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. Ar15 ak47 handgun precision rifles armory training competitive shooting general outdoors archery hometown industry about ar15. 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. Keeping your ar cleaned and wellmaintained is important for proper functioning.
Please read the important footnote about the phrase assault rifle on the following pages. We dont clean our guns nearly as much as we change the oil. It was designed to be manufactured with the extensive use of aluminum alloys and synthetic materials. F irst, a bit of information about the organizational method of this book. 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. Today we will be looking at how to clean and lubricate an ar15 rifle or carbine. Gun mats protect your gun and your work area from scratches, chemicals and oil. Magpul dynamics aerial platform operations 1 dvd your price. Here are my top five picks for preprepared ar15 cleaning kits. Ar15m4m16 generalized maintenance, cleaning and lubrication. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser.
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. The ar15 rifle builders manual is the fully illustrated stepbystep guide to building the ar15 style rifle. Check out our handy guide for more information and proper cleaning instructions. Instructions for disassembling the rock river arms ar15.
If you prefer to register in person, please visit the store and see a sales. Mar 14, 2016 the ar 15 rifle builders manual is the fully illustrated stepbystep guide to building the ar 15 style rifle. This will include everything you need to properly clean a 5. How to field strip and clean your ar15 shooting usa youtube. High quality cleaning products will ensure that you get your rifle clean quickly and without damage to your firearm. Ar15 cleaning and maintenance ultimate guide pew pew. No mags, verify the chamber is empty, remove all live rounds form the immediate area. Even regular brasscased ammo fouls a chamber and can cause a buildup on the inner walls over time. Do you know everything about cleaning and maintenance of an ar15 rifle. 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. Introduced in 1964, colt has made many different types of ar15 rifle and carbine models. 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. The ar15 rifle is americas most popular rifle for good reason. 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.
There are many ways to clean an ar15 rifle, but this is mine. Once again, let me begin by explaining that this is one way of doing this job. Production of the first ar 15 s for civilians begins. Ar15 cleaning and how to keep your rifle running properly. Confidential advanced research projects agency washington 25, d.
Ar15 chambers need cleaning, too, particularly if you shoot lacquercoated, steelcased ammunition. 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. We carry everything youll need to keep your ar15 properly cleaned and lubricated. Consult the owners manual for your gun on how to properly. It is the way i have cleaned them since 1971, when i got my first variant at fort polk. 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. Safely clamps onto your ar15 upper receiver and holds it securely without twisting, crushing or marring the finish of your rifle. 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. Production of the first ar15s for civilians begins. After much thought, we came up with what it is we actually do. Disassembly and assembly note you should not need a hammer to take the ar 15 apart, except for a brand new, unfired rifle. This weapon platform is highly reliable when maintained properly.
The rifle is ready to be fired again or put on safe and. If there is one thing you can count on in the military. 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 ar 15 armalite rifle has been subjected to a comprehensive field evaluation under combat conditions in vietnam. Includes handy receiver insert with a gastube alignment system. It is important that any time you are working on your ri. Shooting usas john scoutten shows us how to field strip and clean your new ar15. Field test report, ar15 armalite rifle 1 enclosure. How to disassemble field strip and reassemble the ar15 rifle.
Feb 21, 2015 in this video i explain and demonstrate the disassembly field strip and reassembly of the ar 15 rifle. Green eyes and black rifles warriors guide to the combat carbine by kyle e. The modular platform makes it easy to configure your gun your way. 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.
In this video i explain and demonstrate the disassembly field strip and reassembly of the ar15 rifle. These gun diagrams will help you better understand how your firearm is assembled with links to the gun parts for easy check out. Cleaning the upper receiver, bolt, carrier and components. Included with the rifle was a comic book, outlining how to clean and take care of the rifle. Start by making the area safe for working with your firearm. We have portable kits to use in the field, as well as more extensive kits for a thorough cleaning at home. The ultimate ar15 guide for beginners survival sullivan. Complete ar15 firearms usa made palmetto state armory.
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