4 Things To Do Before You Shoot Your New AR-15
Once you get a new AR-15 it’s hard not to just take it right to the range. But there are some things you should do before taking that first shot.
The AR-15 is one of the more simplistic firearm designs out there which makes it incredibly user friendly. When you buy one from a reputable manufacturer, you can usually bet it will work well for you. But even some of the best producers out there make mistakes. So going through these 4 steps before shooting that new rifle can make a difference when it comes to ensuring quality and performance. Let me know in the comments section if I missed anything or if you have any other suggestions for those who are trying to learn.
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Do you do any preliminary inspections on your AR-15 before shooting? Do you keep a maintenance log? And, did I miss anything? Thanks for any advice or suggestions you might have. It helps me and everyone else here learn more.
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Sweet paint job.
Great title. I will be getting my very first AR soon, so I'm glad I found you. Regarding cleaning and oiling, I always do that first, to get the shipping grease off AK's. I recently found out from one manufacturer that what looks like oil is not actually a lubricant, its a rust preventative coating they put on before they package the rifle. They said to clean and oil before use. One thing I always do is make sure the muzzle device is tight.
Thats a smart looking BCM man. Good vid.
Ex-military here. If you’re a first time AR owner, one of the first thing you should do is seek some basic instructions from a military vet or certified firearms instructor on how to operator your rifle. At the range, I can instantly tell when someone hasn’t been properly trained on the AR. Watching a few YouTube videos isn’t enough. You need hands on training.
Great info 🔥🔥🔥💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🫡🫡🫡
You really need to get your shit together. Before you come across, somebody’s actually had to deal with in life or death situation. There are no opinions it’s either right or wrong. How many combat missions have you got on your belt? Think about this next time you post…. And yes . I am an expert, are you trained but SF , I was. Have you trained SF . Yes I have. Stop posting
I really don’t know how many AR setups I have done. Never, i repeat, never have had a problem. After you build it. Do a function check. After that, let her rock….. so shut your f’ f hole. GD! Amateurs. If you don’t know what you’re doing, do not advertise it, F me
Man… I want a BCM rifle so bad
By the way love that rifle❤
Helpfull, thanks
Check your gas rings by resting the assembled BCG on the face of the bolt (the bolt shouldn't move in to the carrier), check your safety during your functions check, twist the barrel to make sure it wasn't hand tightened, double check your muzzle device, buy a headspace gauge and use it, and don't waste your money on CLP. Light weight motor oil or ATF work just fine if you're not planning on keeping the rifle buried underground or shipping it overseas.
Looks like you bailed on a budget AR-15?
How about a Radical, Delta Zero or Anderson with a Nickel Boron BCG from PSA ( toolcrat), and a Aero precision "Breech" ambi charging handle ( If your going to use a scope optic) ?
1st thing to do is buy an AK and say fuck an AR
Every time you clean a rifle that is your time to inspect parts for excessive wear and tear. I always inspect extractors and extractor springs. My number one ting to look for when testing a new rifle is it has to be reliable and go bang every time , next priority is accuracy .
I always field strip, inspect, and give a basic cleaning to new firearms. This, however, gives some good steps for a new AR. Good stuff, MP, thanks.
I put a pretty spray-paint camo on my gun b4 I used it seriously crowd… oof.
My favorite is when I build an ar then go to the range and look terrified of firing it the first time with everyone staring at me.
Sick paint job on that rifle
What brand of scope mount is that I like the placement of the red dot.
#1 clean it first! Get all of that left over crud from the manufacturing process.
Damn MP, You are thorough! Where would you have lubricated?
I've changed out my bcm handguard before it wasn't anything to troubling, and I'm nothing special.
What is that rifle brand ? That thing is nice!.
The internet told me to never attempt loosen with a calibrated torque wrench or driver… buhh 😅
First thing you should always do is post pics of you with it on social media! Then don’t practice with it. Done!
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My BCM 14.5 that I recently purchased was completely covered in thick oil. Plus the BCG was completely slathered in lithium grease. So first inspection and cleaning was a must. It is all good to go now after 500 rounds.
Unfortunately I didn’t do any of this when I bought my first AR. Put 200 or so rounds through it and it blew up in my face. Not a squib round all shots went bang. Last shot went super bang and gas was everywhere. Magazine blew apart as designed and mag release blew off. Bolt carrier group seized up. Bulged magazine well and warped dust cover. Rifle is ruined. Still not sure if it was me or the federal ammunition I was running.
Dig that camo pattern on that rifle did you rattle can it after getting or is it a model that came cerakoted
As a gunmaker of almost 40 years (retired now) it was refreshing to see your take on the basics of inspections, use and care without the PIPE smoke so many YouTube educated people profess..well done and thank you from an old guy for sharing with the next generation. 👍
That’s a really nice BCM RECCE 16 set up 😊
well done 👍
Bcm for tha win
Sweet AR !!