How to clean and lubricate the AR-15 Rifle ~ LSA is still the best!
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- See how easy it is to properly and effectively clean and lubricate your AR-15 rifle or M1 style carbine, with the least expense and difficulty. Understand why over-lubrication of both rifle and magazines are a cause for certain trouble and an unsafe firearm! Discover the benefits of good old LSA oil, recently approved for official use! Discover that the best bore guide you can have is free!
Only you could do an hour and a half video on cleaning an AR. Love it, wish I could give it more than 1 thumbs up
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Five thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍
It could have, and should have been edited down to about 10 minutes.
@@theoriginaldashriprock did someone force you to watch it? Some people find his videos informative on more than just the face value
@@ryridesmotox no doubt it was informative, but it was just way too long. How to videos that get straight to the point are much better. Way too much talking in this one.
Thank you for a great video on cleaning the AR 15. At this time, yours is the only UA-cam video that I subscribe to. It takes a lot to get me to sit down for over an hour to watch a video. You may not be as prolific a poster as some, but you're not trying to make money off of these videos, you're just passing information along that you have gleaned over many years. Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate it.
I've always used the edge of a penny to scrape carbon off the side of the bolt because the copper is softer than the steel so it won't scratch it.
Unless it is a penny made before 1982, you're scraping it with a copper-plated zinc disc. Before 1982 they were a proper copper alloy and not plated junk metal. Zinc is softer than steel so you should be okay.
@@Hjerte_Verke I actually have a whole stash of "pre-1982" pennies. Once they discontinue the penny, I'm gonna melt them down for the copper. 🤣😂
I've owned firearms for over 30 years and this channel makes me feel like a novice shooter. I just didn't know what I didn't know. Thank you for your service to our country, your community, and to all firearms owners. Thumbs up!
Every video he does exposes my shortcomings.
@@Observer82AB Agreed, and it's amazing that he doesn't have 10 times the subs. I think that today's generation doesn't have the patience to slow down and learn from someone like him.
@@whiskeykilmer1866 They probably clean their guns with a phone app. lol You can't get advise like this or any of his other videos from a factory rep that would be as good. He describes everything they way I learned it when I was a kid. I can relate to everything he says.
If they did, they'd be way ahead of their peers. And they'd keep more of their $$$ than those guys too. It's almost addicting to learn from this channel.
@@Observer82AB is it ok to use hair clippers oil
Self contained bore guide ! Now that was worth the watch !!!
Long time fan of your videos. Appreciate your historical knowledge and clear explanations.
Some feedback. Recently bought a Savage A10. Lubed it b4 going to the range. Followed your advice re very light oil on the bolt carrier. Careful to keep chamber dry and end of bolt dry. On 2 range trips, had trouble with: failure to extract and feeding. On second trip, the carrier became stuck. At hm, used gentle tapping of charging handle to free carrier. Then, used chamber brush to clean it well. Removed the carrier lube. Used thicker liquid Frog Lube on bolt and carrier. Left enough so it looked wet. On third range trip, the rifle worked perfectly. Apparently this A10 works best a little bit wet. Hickok45 and Sootch00 both suggest that a little wet might be better. My rifle seems to need more lube.
Thanks for this very good video. 😷😷🤔🤔
FWIW I find that a 12 gauge shotgun bore mop with a small clean rag wrapped around it is good to clean out the buffer tube when it gets dirty.
Yes it is, and I discovered that myself.
Gearing up for my first season of Service Rifle - this video is just what the doctor ordered :D
I went through basic training for the Army in 2013. Our first time on the range, the DI sprayed the actions of our M16's with CLP before we went to shoot. I bet this was a factor contributing to my weapon jamming while qualifying. The other factors im sure were that it was sandy at fort Jackson, and im not sure what condition that my rifle was really in.
The LSA was replaced by CLP because the CLP did 3 things. the LSA was only a lube and there are much better ones out now.
Wrong. CLP does not stay liquid. CLP was sold to military buyers as a Teflon based lubricant before it was discovered that Teflon clogged systems and was removed from the product. CLP was a defrauded product that silly tie wearing government buyers bought into.
@@GunBlue490 well, we were still using CLP when I retired several years ago. Never had any problems with it. It has been changed over he years to improve it. But one thing I found when it comes to firearms, you can’t change some folks opinions
GunBlue490 put me to tears @1:05 "I don't carry flashlights and refrigerators on my gun"...yep still enjoying that moment!
I don't own AR but enjoyed learning about the rifle thanks .
Mr Gunblue I just thought about your story about finding a 223/556 that was completely covered in Silt that Case my not have been in a wet bore that could have been the result of a suppressed rifle that’s becoming a major thing now people don’t want to deal with the loud Firing associated with with A.R. 15 especially if it has a muzzle brake on it people are starting to lean towards quiet target practice
LSA is available from a few sellers on eBay. I bought a quart today 10/26/2020.
We had 55 gal barrels cut in half vertically to make two trays. We would put turpentine in them and let the sun heat the fluid to a warm state. With all of the plastic parts removed, washing the metal parts, brushing the chamber and bore then blowing everything off with compressed air and a little lube cleaned them perfectly. The M2’s and M60’s were cleaned the same way. Made cleaning a dozen machine guns and dozens of M16’s a whole lot easier and faster.
Yup. We had the same setup in the corner shed of our company motor pool. The first barrel just removed the thick road dirt after a convoy. As far as the contents, it might have been turps, diesel, JP-4 aircraft fuel, kerosene, or even possibly real mil spec gun solvent, depending on whatever someone dumped in it. We also used it for washing the air cleaners of our M151A1 1/4 tons at the end of each tour.
Thankyou for stating the bolt should run dry... people wet the ar15 platform wayyy too much...and if you're in a sandbox you are screwed.
Thank you so much, you helped an old timer with my new rifles, I’ve always had lever and bolt action type rifles only, I deer hunt and I figure I needs some ARs and AKs for protection, thank you and God bless you.
Like you, and I took my last two deer with a Sig 400, in 5.56
Great presentation. Simple and straight forward, no BS. Thanks.
My second video on this channel. Wow! Solid gold! Thank you kindly.
I am so glad I found this channel; thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I really enjoyed this Video .. ThankYou Sir …
Can’t thank you enough for sharing your wisdom. Kindest regards.
Without any intention of endorsement on my part, Lucas Oil Extreme is advertised as being made for the same application as LSA, if one was intetested.
Thank you for this lesson. I was running it wet with balistol & Lucas
CLP. Love the channel!🙏
Just a quick question if you don't mind..
Can you tell a difference in performance? Lack of malfunctions, etc? I know how I feel about it, but I wanted to hear how it worked on your end.
90w mineral oil is $20 for 5 quarts at NAPA. That's what I use on most of my tools. Also spec for the trans and diff on my pickup lol.
Really appreciate and respect your knowledge and quality detailed videos. I've watched this one twice now, before and after purchasing a quart of the LSA. I do have a follow-up question. My only concern is soaking the assembled bolt in the mineral spirits, and the potential for damage to the extractor O-ring and rust in the ejector assembly. Am I overthinking those concerns?
Hutehund
Mineral spirits is harmless to neoprene, and removes rust! It's ingredients are the principle components of many commercial so-called gun lubrication/cleaners. The particular product that I use in the video is considerably less aggressive and volatile than traditional mineral spirits and paint thinners, yet does a wonderful job, plus it's odorless and has no hazardous or flamable fumes. We have been cultured by commercial advertising to think that each thing we own requires a special dedicated cleaner, yet while there are legitimate classifications based on compatibility of the surfaces we clean, they can largely be summed up by two types; water based detergents and solvent based degreasers. My wife makes a homemade glass cleaner and all purpose cleaner that replaces virtually every commercial cleaner. I just detailed our car this morning with it; it safely cleaned the dashboard, glass, rubber, and door jams. I sprayed it onto the filthy, oily, greasy engine compartment, and let it sit for 10 minutes while I uncoiled my hose. With no brushing, the engine compartment washed clean and sparkled. Then, I used it to remove cemented bugs from the nose of the car. So, if I want, I could package it separately for sale as house glass cleaner, stove cleaner, auto bug remover, engine cleaner, and detailing cleaner, to name a few. It's just simple homemade cleaner that her grandmother used all her life. It's the same with gun products.
So, you want to know the cleaning recipe.
1/4 cup ammonia
1 cup alcohol
1/2 teaspoon Dawn liquid dish dstergent
Add enough water to make two quarts, and put into spray bottle.
When used on glass or plastic surfaces and wiped off with a lint free towel, no rinsing is necessary.
GunBlue490 Thank you Sir!
GunBlue490 I'll mix up a batch of that stuff! May I ask about our susceptibility to wanting pricey, "dedicated " firearms product? F'rinstance the LSA: isn't a good light oil & maybe some lithium grease going to work pretty well for lubrication? That's what I've always used, as they're always on hand. I'd get LSA based on your recommendation if didn't have anything, so I guess I'm asking if you set such store by it then I should be using it? Thanks for another informative & enjoyable video.
David Muir
LSA is specifically formulated for high temperature and has unique properties that provide very high lubricity and stays on working surfaces unlike other oils. No, lithium grease is not the same, and was around when LSA was developed. They developed it because no other lubricant, including any grease or oil worked well for the unique issues involved with M16 and machine guns. LSA is very easy to obtain, and can be purchased quite cheaply, in small or large quantities.
Where can I buy LSA 🤔
Ballistol. All you need. Firearms, fishing gear, shit is a absolute fucking miracle.
If you close your eyes and just listen, he sometimes sounds like Humphrey Bogart, lol. Love this guy.
Guy is an absolute hero imho
For oil try synthetic motor oil and synthetic transmission fluid mixed to your liking.
Oh Master, I have question. Would it be wise to flush the gas tube and port on the barrel then blow out with compressed air??
Thank you for all you do.
The interesting thing about his procedure is that I didn't see him run an oil patch or anything through the barrel at the end. I had always thought you were supposed to coat the barrel with a very light coat? Is that not the case?
Just bought some LSA from a sportsman’s guide. It was yellow, not white like yours. Do you think I have received a bad batch?
Merry Christmas to you and your family. And, Bennie. God Bless.
I agree in the Army I always ran my M16 dry. Don't understand these ppl that say to run them wet.
"I don't carry flash lights or refrigerators and everything on gun."
Classic.
Yes. Now that phrase is part of the lexicon !
Lubricious! It's a word now.
Since the 16th century? Yeah, I guess you could say it's a word, now. And for the past 500 years give or take.
Not to be confused with bootylicious
31:43: Yes, it is since 1535, lubricious is a valid adjective with two meanings:
1). slippery
2). lewd
There is another, lubriciousness is a valid noun with two meanings:
1). slipperiness
2). lewdness
How is that a free floated hand guard?
I couldn't help to notice you didn't oil the barrel after cleaning with solvent? Couldn't this potentially lead to rusting of the barrel?
I dont even take my gun down. I just hose it off with wd40 very liberally, let it sit and repeat. I wipe off access.
I've shot 18 rounds, no issue!
I ordered some LSA from Sportsman’s Guide and what I received doesn’t look anything like what you’re using here. It doesn’t have that creamy color or thickness to it, what I got is the color and consistency of regular machine oil, kind of a dark bronze. Did I get ripped off?
same exact thing happened to me this week. i returned it for a refund
Hello GB, another fine class you've provided for us here. I really appreciate the time you take to produce these and the thoroughness of your presentation.I
I have what might be an odd question for you: where did you obtain the small squeeze bottle, with nozzle, that you have for your LSA?
Thank you for any reply, if you have time!
It was a left-over bottle from another product; fluorescent trail marking powder that shines in the dark when lighted. I wish such a bottle were easily obtained.
Thank you, sir!! I know exactly what you mean. I searched Amazon and several other online stores before asking.
Appreciate your taking time to reply!! Keeping a watchful eye on that unnamed supplier of LSA, who's been out of stock since I caught your video the first time.
Thanks again! Much success this Fall in all your outdoor endeavors!!
I know this reply is late now, being that this is an old video. Ebay has empty LSA bottles like the one in this video for sale. Hope this helps, if you still need one.
But where do you get the LSA. Some places have reviews that say it is not LSA but is CLP. Gun blues looks milky in his bottle but clear on his fingers
Yes but who sells it !
Can you use hair clippers oil
This is unrelated but in an older video you mentioned that you own a Garand and I was wondering do you reload for it to the original specs on do you run an adjustable gas setup? I've owned garands for years and have never bent an op rod and i'm just curious about your thoughts on the matter. Thank you for your service and all the great videos!
thomas k
My Garand has the original gas system, and I do not recommend modifying it. The Hornady manual has specific loads that are designed for the original working pressure and velocity of the Garand, which will keep it shooting well, without any op rod damage. Don't use commercial ammo, which is considerably higher pressure, and is the cause for issues. Though some folks have used adjustable gas ports, remember that your rifle was not pressure tested for them, and other issues involving timing can be significant. It's an integrated system that was designed for standard military loads, and going elsewhere involves more than just an op rod cycling, and can possibly damage your bolt or other parts. It's a fine shooting, historic piece, as is, and I believe is best left the way it was made. Military 150 grain at about 2750 fps or so is perfect, and you can certainly use heavier bullets at the listed pressures for long range target shooting.
LSA is the best well I've used it but have much more experience with CLP. It's what I still use on my all my firearms lol. But what he says about LSA is true and I might have to revisit it.
A good thing to do with a new AR is litterly soak it down with CLP and let it set a few days you can shoot it without cleaning it at all but you'll be spraying CLP everywhere when you shoot it lol.
Just opened a Nato quart of LSA dated 2/90 from Germany. It is a light beige in color, not white. Was well shaken. Is this still OK to use ?
Good find. LSA is light beige, not white. Using one drop for every bolt lubrication, will last several of your lifetimes, or an entire combat company for a year or two. It can't go bad.
It was $17.99 plus shipping of about 15 bucks. Sold Out & no more coming! Thanks for taking the time to reply. You are really appreciated. I was wondering and nothing on the Internet about expiry dates.
Is there another option to Lsa? A "recipe" they are now going for $10-20 for 4oz. I have been looking into products from a lubricant company libriplate. Cheap and seems good quality. Made for food grade manufacturing machines.
The primary benefit to LSA is its specific formulation for remaining fluid and effective on the bolt in the extreme heat at the gas outlet beneath the bolt key, where most others fail and burn, turning to carbon. Lubriplate is good for many things, but LSA was made specifically for the M-16, and there is really no comparable substitute. FYI, 4 ounces should last you through several hundred applications, when used as I demonstrated. The quart can that I showed is a ridiculously huge amount that would satisfy a company of soldiers for a long time. Use inexpensive mineral oil for general metal protection. Always shake first.
Sportsman's Guide is now selling a 3 pack of 4 ounce military surplus LSA for as low as $18.00 for members. I cannot imagine using an entire bottle as long as I live.
What kind of solvent does one use?
Mineral spirits (paint thinner) are my personal favorite..
You cannot over lube an ar. It will attract dirt with lots of oil Yes, but will function and cycle flawlessly.
That's what I thought ..But what do I know
Well, back when I used to think the same thing, I always got malfunctions from all that oil migrating down into my magazines, causing doublefeeds and...malfunctions.
Nothing flawless about that. Now I go the less is more approach, and I have no worries.
@@robertalford1321 I meant it will work flawlessly with extra oil. It will not damage the weapon system. Now I myself don't over lubricate my rifle because it will attract debris. Matter of fact, it will work flawlessly without oil as well, which will accelerate wear on parts, but will indeed function dry. Best is to moderately lube contact points to preserve it's service life and prevent rust.
If I use LSA as you mentioned, how long does it last with rifles stored in cabinets?
In other words, will one need to reapply every so often (like wiping down firearms with the mineral oil or silicone cloth) during longer periods of non-use?
How about the bore?
Thanks.
The LSA is captured on the bolt and will not run, so it'll stay there indefinitely. Once a gun has been wiped with oil, it remains protected for a reasonably long time unless disturbed, or a corrosive element attacks it.
GunBlue490
Thank you again, sir!
Thank you sir!
Is there a difference in how you dispose of the used mineral spirits and the hoppes solvent?
Hoppe's is kerosene based, and mineral spirits is much less volatile. The milky looking version of paint thinner Ive been using for a while as seen in my AR15 and shotgun cleaning videos is my favorite, and has no combustion issues. I prefer to pour used solvents into a can filled with cat litter and dispose of it at the local recycling. Or, I pour into wadded paper towels and burn them oudoors.
GunBlue490 thank you for your reply. Next time I’m at the hardware store I’ll try to find some of the milky stuff. Be well, and best wishes to Benny!
I have purchased a Quart of LSA lubricant Batch 9/95. Would like to thin or cut the product to ease transferring to a smaller bottle. Any ideas?
Don't dilute. Get a big oral syringe. You can buy them at walmart pet stores or on line for less than 2.00
But at the end of the day Sir I truly enjoy each and every video you turn out and tell us how things are instead of how these magazines and some UA-camrs want you to think it is I’m greatly appreciative of you doing this for us other gun guys young and old male and female maybe even your videos might get a few libtards to come over to the good side were Americans are free !!!!!!
You can get LSA on Amazon, sir.
Maybe others will see that. My quart will outlast me and my heirs. Thank you.
@@GunBlue490 fwiw, my main gun lube is Militec-1, military once used that stuff as well.
@@Jaygorski Just remember, guns should not be "lubricated", except for very certain high stress places as I indicated, and only with a drop. Lubrication is the number one cause of malfunctions and firearm damage. That was stressed by every factory armorers course that I attended, and we were shown the many examples, some of which were complete destruction. Oil, obstructed bores, and handloaded ammo constitute the majority of gun damage, and oil destroys the majority of wood stocks and grips.
@@GunBlue490 Mainly it's a drop on the locking lugs and on the cam of a 700 type bolt action.
That LSA looks really similar to Slip 2000 EWL 30. Wonder what it is made of exactly
I want this guy to say Pepperidge farms remembers so damn bad lmao
Story time or cleaning video?
I painted houses for over 20 years and my experience with paint thinner is it burns your skin and will dry it out.I wouldn’t use thinner on a BCG because of the rubber gas rings and that’s the only reason.thinner can do some harm to those gas rings.just my 2 cents
What solvent do you use that won’t?
@@LKaramazov , gun solvents, like Hoppes' 9, for example.
Gas rings aren't rubber...
So do you use lSA or mineral oil for lube?
kumate45
LSA is expensive, and hard to find, but it's the best possible lubricant for the bolt of an AR, because it does not cook off near the high temperature gas tube outlet, and goes a long way with a minimal application. LSA is also good to lube the gas rings of gas auto shotguns, but I would not use it on the rest of the shotgun, as it serves no purpose. Neither is it necessary to use it for simple corrosion protection, and for most other firearm lubrication needs, where mineral oil works splendidly, for a small fraction of the cost. Actually, if you take note of what I explain, I do not recommend actual LUBRICATION of firearms (the oiling), except for very limited applications and circumstances, such as the trunions of break action shotguns. The wiping of parts with a lightly oiled soft cotton flannel cloth is ample for both metal protection and lubrication of most non-AR firearms purposes.
I’m not very tech savvy can someone tell me how to download or save gunblues videos and put them on a disc or thumb drive?
It's the property of UA-cam and me. It's not available for download.
@@GunBlue490 have you ever thought of making a CD box set of your content. I think it would be a great seller.
For those interested, LSA is also available under the name Castrol Braycote 646 Lubricant MIL-L-46000.
You're the first person I've ever seen to use the bolt carrier for a bore guide. That's a great idea, Thank you!
tubeonline629 I’ve used them for years. Yes sir, works great.
Never thought of it, I bought a bore guide
So did I. Very smart and always practical.
Neat trick. Maybe if I ever decided to put a brush though my bore I would use it.
But I’ve never used a brush in the bore of any rifle I own and probably never will.
The bore guide makers don't want you to know this. 😜
If you can't walk away with at least ten nuggets of firearm "gold" from watching these videos, you are either a firearms expert of the first order yourself, or you just weren't paying attention.
"I don't carry flashlights or refrigerators on my guns" - I literally spit out Dr. Pepper on my monitor. hahahahah. I LOVE watching these videos. Thanks again and god bless!!!
I put a chainsaw on my AR
Gunblue490 is an American treasure.
I've learned more from this gentleman and Paul Harrel than any other UA-camr combined. Except maybe forgotten weapons but that's not exactly useful information just interesting.
@@TheSuperReaper I am 100% with you. Both the Captain (GunBlue490) and Paul Harrel have educated the public more about guns than anybody else or so called institutions.
@@TheSuperReaper ç
Ballistol is the true American Treasure.
Love this guy. Wish he'd put out more vids
This will surely amuse you. At 78/I am a first time owner of an AR 15, having just received it two days ago, a brand new MP 15. Today I decided to give it an initial cleaning. Well everything began badly. I followed your steps but made every mistake. First the odorless spirits when I poured it over my bolt, etc had separated and had clumps of orange greasy blobs mixed with a liquid. It was very greasy. I wiped it off as best as I could then decided to wash the parts with 409 cleaner and rinse with water dumping the dirty water outside with the firing pin cotter pin in the grass. I ran for a magnet and luckily found the pin quickly. Things went further down hill as I could not reinstall the cam pin but thanks to your video I learned the holes were not the same and finally got it in. The bolt is stiff and I assume it will loosen with a few rounds. Next I fumbled with the charging handle trying to get it reassembled. Finally it’s together and safety checked. I could not have done it without your video.
Hahaha! I hope you've had fun shooting since
Good video...absolutely don't agree with the way you lube your AR. This rifle looks like it goes out once in a blue moon. If you shoot a mag or two at the range every now and then, than yea...that would be enough lubrication. You can never over lube this rifle. The worst you can do for your rifle is shoot it dry. These rifles heat up very fast. Again....if you hardly shoot your rifle....than lube it like this. AR 15's LOVE LUBE!!! These rifle were made to run! Run them & lube them.
LSA is an authorized lubricant for all of our Machine Guns in the USMC.
I've got a nice stock pile and its issued on all of our ranges.
Send me some 😁
Me too
I use strikehold with a tiny dab on my AK and AR15 bcg. Works perfectly.
Where do they buy LSA from
Having watched your other clean and lube videos, I've been using more mineral spirits than #9 as a solvent, and very little oil. Now I can clean up my act on my AR...I was lubing the locking lugs needlessly, thus picking up sometimes heavy gunk deposits. Thank you for the video sir.
Blazin609 While I do consider Hickok like a favorite uncle, I'm going with an armorer with military and police experience on the cleaning and oiling advice. Our rifles are probably fine, but I'll be inspecting the bolt & related parts more carefully the next few cleanings. : )
Blazin609 He actually says ,so called experts who should know better ,and he's dead right.
He's not the only one. One complaint that people have with GunBlue's low lube advice is that he normally assumes you aren't shooting very high round counts in a session. However, Bill Rogers, who has tremendous credentials in the shooting community, and who regularly runs classes that do run high round counts, is also a big proponent of very dry ARs. He makes the point that while the AR does run fine when it is wet, in his classes, the people who run their ARs wet are constantly squirting more lube in their guns to keep them that way because they have so much caked up carbon in the actions. He thus makes the argument that even for high round counts, the AR runs better when not excessively lubricated. To give you an idea, his set of cleaning chemicals comes with 16 oz. worth of cleaning solution concentrates, but only a 0.5 oz. bottle of lube.
@@Robnord1 I was guilty of the same thing. Watched so many "experts" basically slather the entire BCG in oil so I followed their lead. I ended up screwing up a really nice bolt bc of it, 350-500 rounds in. Glad I found out the truth when I did. Hopefully I didn't do permanent damage to the upper receiver, chamber, etc
How did it screw up the bolt?
"Only the living things go upstream..." Beautiful ! Thank you Sir, you really are a pleasure to listen to.
“ I don,t carry flashlights and refrigerators on my gun “. Very funny ! I like your down to earth manner ! Bravo !
Thanks for doing this vid. Sometimes you have to go back to the basics in order to establish what works and what doesn't. I certainly learned a few things. Keep up the great work!
I've watched this several times, as I have 2 ARs. Happily, I recently found surplus LSA at a gun show here in Indiana.
An AR15 is absolutely fine to run wet. Its a common thing for units that have been in war. The AR15 can run 30k rounds without cleaning when it is ran wet. Its been documented many times. Folks if you are in war or can't clean your gun, don't run it dry. This info is wrong, and it's the same old info that has gotten people in bad spots in the military who've ran dry guns in combat.
Yep, lots of information in this video almost hits peak Fuddlore.
This guy should stop reading Field & Stream articles from 30 years ago and actually learn the system he wasted 90 minutes spewing nonsense about.
HAHA, dude really said to stagger the gas rings, he obviously doesn't understand how the gun works at all.
Thank you.
@Mick Jagger LOL. What a beautiful reply you made up! Still doesn't make it right. Nice try though. How about pulling your head out of your ass before replying lol.
@Mick Jagger I did. A long time ago. Looks like you still live in the past. You are not worth my time. See what the military teaches now about weapon lubrication lmao.
I think I’ll listen to the guy that spent time using an AR in battle. I’ll ask some young men I know that spent time in that sandbox, one said he preferred the AK in dusty dirty situations
This is why people should take the time to listen to the older generation because they have so much knowledge.
Bought a bore guide and used it every time I cleaned thinking I was sooo clever and responsible, then watched this. Feels bad man.
Dude, you made me lol! "Feels bad" indeed. I would have never thought of it either, captain. Lol
Love this guy and his information.
Pure gold. Intelligence, common sense, and years of practical and professional experience don't lie. Your excellent teaching skills coupled with proper vocabulary, excellent camera work and lighting make your channel the preeminent source of gun information on the web. I am so grateful to have found your channel. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the craft. It may not be rocket science to clean a gun, but it sure helps to have a wise uncle to teach you how to do it properly.
Thank you.
@@GunBlue490 Hi Sir. Can LSA be applied lightly with a soft cloth on handguns? Instead of mineral oil can I use LSA?
@@GunBlue490 Is it ok to use hair clippers oil and wear do I put the oil on a revolver at without breaking it down. Get back with me please and keep up the good work you are very knowledgeable thanks
@@craigfinley2507Thousands of videos on UA-cam showing you this, also just read the manual. If you don’t have one you can contact the manufacturer they’ll most likely send you one or tell you where you can find one.
Every defensive firearm I own has a white light. Except for my DMR she's getting something special. Most violet attacks happen in low/no light environments so it's definitely essential to identify potential threats.
That’s a match rifle not a cqb rifle.
@@strat1080 every rifle can be a cqb rifle if you train enough.
@@abigailsaoirsefinnegan, The point is that gunblue uses that particular rifle for shooting matches. Gunblue is a firearms expert and obviously has lots of guns for different purposes. He has trained law enforcement in the use of firearms. I don’t think he lacks training.
@@strat1080 never said he didn't. That being said, techniques change. Tactics and threats change with time.
@@abigailsaoirsefinnegan Knuckleheads and their video games. You are going to use a CQB after you take that baseball bat to the face in the Mall Parking lot?
I have a refridgerator on my AR. It's big enough for a whole weekend of adult beverages and food. I love the way it attaches on the picatinny rail.. It's mounted on the back of my F-250, and the only problem is that I aim it by moving the truck.
Thank you for your service to me and my family! My father passed away about 15 years ago and he taught me how to take care of my guns and was old school like you and this instruction I believe brought him back to me and I learned a great deal from you. Thank you for your video it has helped me more than you’ll ever know. Thank you again and god bless..
In my 18 years as an Infantryman I've literally sat down and cleaned M16's 1,000's of times lol.
I couldn't stand to watch another minute not because it was bad or anything in fact this video is very informative and right on the Money and I'd highly recommend it to anyone. But to me it's like my one thousandth ride through "Its a Small World" at Disney lol.
As a fellow Veteran I'd love to bust his chops and do a "Proper" weapons inspection when he got done with it lol.
I clean and lube all my pistols (1911's and striker- fired ) as well all my AR's and other rifles with only one oil...Mobil-1 motor oil...Always...Nothing Else Touches My Guns...
Also,on my 1911 slides where metal rubs against metal,gets a little bit of lucas red-N-tacky greese...
Haven't bought any expensive soalvent or silly gun oils for many years...
Do you use the synthetic?
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On Amazon a big can of LSA is nearly $70 now, even though it says new production so it shouldn't be too rare. No idea why it's so expensive.
“Just use your noggin” - “just cleaning parts” - LOVE IT.
You all laugh, but I’m the one drinking cold bear because I have a refrigerator mounted to my gun.
Combining my two favorite hobbies. Drinking and shooting....
IT'S A JOKE
I really enjoyed this video, but I have enjoyed each and every one of your videos!! The straight to the point type video you produce I believe is what most gun owners appreciate. I am looking forward to more excellent presentations.
Another great PSA... Thanks for showing me the RIGHT way to clean an AR!
Department armorer here. Our patrol rifles are piston driven AR style rifles, so the principle is slightly different, but I can vouch for the concepts in this video. When we first converted to rifles, we subscribed to the idea of heavy oiling with CLP. Our rifles are stored in the squad car racks muzzle up, so the CLP that didn’t evaporate ran toward the rear of the rifle, into the buffer tube, and out the gaps causing dust and dirt particulate in the air to dirty the rifles, even just from sitting in patrol cars.
Using similar methods and a thicker lubricant (we use slip2000 EWL because it’s commercially available through the vendors we use; it seems to have similar traits as LSA), the rifles stay clean and gunk free.
Really enjoyed the video, I’m a sucker for learning about the history of these rifles.
LSA will not migrate from the bolt no matter what position it's in or how long, which is a very important advantage. I've owned a piston driven version in my Ruger (discontinued), and it was superbly clean and efficient, though quite heavy.
Thanks for another great video. Cutting through all the crap online!
Thank you for posting this video. I've really been wondering how to properly lubricate the bolt carrier. I have found from my own experience that using too much makes it harder to clean as it traps all that dust. I was starting to use much less, almost dry. This will help me a lot, and keep my Bushmaster DCM going for years to come and hopefully pass it on.
Very clear and precise video without un-necessary BS. Thanks for keeping it simple and showing us everything up close and taking the time to explain clearly. Thank you for your service to our country sir, God bless you as well. 🇺🇸
Loved it! the amount of information is just amazing! from a Vietnam vet!...have to go wipe off the extra bs in my bolt carrier..
yup,any shiny parts on a carrier or any moving part on a firearm is called "marrying". the new gun put together then u start using it. those parts begin to marry together. oldtimers and good old hunters and good gunsmiths will tell u thats a good thing and ppl who use very little oil have guns that last forever. i grew up on Easter Kentucky and my dad had guns that were 50 years old. if i tried to lube them up hed say " leave it be son them parts are married together. hed cleaned guns and use his finger and 1 tiny drop of oil. his guns were known to be reliable accurate and "dry". he taught me right. this guy is exactly right. i got gun oil and grease from the 40s that i still use that i inherited from my dad. and im tslking the stuff he used on his guns.
There is way too much B.S. of so called "Experts" on UA-cam. This man is the one stop shop. He knows his stuff. And I trust him more than anyone. Don't let the others confuse you. Come here and stay here. Learn from the best!
Found an old rifle cleaning kit from my time in the Corps, and it still has the LSA bottle with some LSA in it. I think it is still usable. And this is from about 1983-84. With all the solvents and lubricants out there, it is hard to find one that that fits every use. Back then, we used CLP to clean it, and LSA to lube it. Today, I have been using Gunzilla, and it has been working fine.
In the 90s we used CLP for everything...I still hate that crap.
Side note! Neutral shoe polish will remove the black boot scuffs from the floor as well!😁
I just have to say that I have been watching your videos for a while now and I have learned more actual gun knowledge from you sir than anyone else I have read or watched. Thank you for sharing your invaluable knowledge with us.
As always, beyond informative and to the point. In S.E. Asia, assigned to an infantry company as a scout, I taught them the correct method to clean their M16. As a result there were hardly any malfunctions among those troops. The idiot that started the nonsense of the M16 never needed cleaning should have been impaled on a fencepost. But I digress. This was a well thought out and properly presented video encompassing the proper methods of weapons care. And yes, I still have some LSA from when I was released from active duty and returned to the civilian world ages ago. Liquid gold.😀
Hello Gun Blue, ever since I found you on utube I have received such a great amount of information from you. I did get some flannel cloth and had a friend cut it up and bound the edges up and it mineral oil on it and let it soak in and it works great. I also bought LSA oil from Arizona and I use it on all my firearms and there items. I bought a Sig Sauer P-365xl 9mm pistol and in the owner’s manual they recommend LSA oil. I was surprised to see that. The was the first time I have seen a company recommend and certain kind of oil to use. I take all your advice with great appreciation. People listen to the radio or watch tv when they go to sleep, but I listen to Gun Blue on my iPhone, that’s the truth. Best wishes.
Thank you.