New AR15? What to do before you shoot

Good informative video

I just picked up my first ar this video definitely helped me

I would not lube the take down pins. They are stiff so your AR don't come apart if the pins catches on loose clothing. My dumb ass lubed my take down pin in boot camp and it came out every damn time I sprinted up a hill. I would recommend using WD40 on the take down pins instead since it drys up, unlike CLP. I would also recommend new buyers to fully take apart their guns or build one from scratch when they first get into shoot. It lets them figure out what parts to replace or how to trouble shoot their weapons. Also, do not get a trigger with less than a 3lb pull when starting out. Its inevitable that you will drop your gun at one point in time. Just hope its not loaded and off safe if it has less than a 3lb trigger.

Good vid to follow along with . Nice job bro 💯

Thank You Sir

Dont put oil in the gas keys!! If you dont know why, please dont try to educate people on oiling a bcg

just got my first ar, thank you.

7:47 I wish you would’ve taken it out because I have the same gun and I’m curious if you’re extractor has a spring and O-ring or just an O-ring. Mine has just the O-ring and I was surprised that there wasn’t a spring in the extractor. Although it does fire, so I guess it’s good.

Which optic is that?

Does your upper/lower have a slight wobble ? My sport 3 does

That’s a lot of lube 💦

Can you do a video on how to get the handguard off? For the life of me I can't get the handguard off for the sport 3.

Very informative. Lubrication is a must
Good advice reminding newbies to zero your new gun to your preferences.

I learned how to do all that in basic training at Fort Polk in 1973

The reason why your friend the Marine told you to lube the whole entire bolt carrier group became when carbon is fired from the round and is injected back into the chamber it is really hot any dry surface that carbon touches when it cools it turns into hard crust dust creating friction for the bolt not to move freely and operate correctly. Then on top of that by Lubin the whole entire boat carrier group when you break down your weapon to clean that carbon is nice and loose. Coming from another fellow devil dog

Coming from a Marine that is very familiar with M-16 you don’t want to over lubricate it because when you take that first shot you’re gonna have CLP flying in your eye and in your face, LOL
And believe me CLP Burns when you get it in your eyes! You will walk around looking like you have pink eye for at least two days and you’re Staff NCO is gonna curse you out and send you the sick call

Good video, I know people who have showed up to shoot, brand new gun, and gonna shoot it like that. I suggested maybe at least put a few drops of oil in there. They agreed, and then shot over 400 rounds through the rifle…like mag dumps and such. I can't imagine what might have happened if he fired that thing dry…?

This is my rifle ritual always. My rifles are usually over greased

If your firearm runs flawlessly out of the box, you got a dang good gun!! If she runs dry and still doesn't jam, be proud!!!!

So I don't mind trying it out before cleaning.. honestly, if the gun is good enough, it won't jam or malfunction in any way.

thanks for the video will do this stuff once I get mine im suppose to pick it up friday! smith & wesson 556 sport 3

Everyone eventually develops their own favorite tweaks and products. Personally, I really like the Bore Tech products. The extended operating temp rage of their extreme CLP and friction guard XP lube ( -100f to 600f) is something I look for. That and it does not stink up the room so much. You can refine your process over time, but as far as I'm concerned, where metal meets metal in an AR, too much lube will not cause as many problems as too little lube.

WHAT HAPPENED NO AUDIO ?

Thanks for this man. Felt embarrased because its been so long since I handeled one of these, I felt stupid for not remembering the basics.

Pretty simple clean lube with what is shown in Vid, been using Slip & G96 for decades. Run a bore snake with G96. Optic of choice light, sling, pick up 10 or more good mags of your choice. After verification of operation of AR rattle can. Pick up cases of ammo go to class or two, retain info from classes then train solo. More ammo more reps. Dont buy 10 Ars invest in a back up AR then invest in NODS & Thermal after chest rig or plate carrier.

First of all Ballistol, the best cleaner and lubricant ever made. Check your B.C.G. for everything to be proper, and don't do mag dumps right away.

My method is similar, I fill a bathtub with lube and soak the entire rifle for 72 hours. Afterwards it looks about the same as yours 🤣! I’m just giving you crap, and I’m sure this will be a very helpful video for many newbies out there!

Yea, i lube my bcg a little different. Still runs great but makes it a lot cleaner when you break it down after a range day. Ill put a light film of grease on the rails (just enough to coat) then ill put oil just on the rails and run that back and forth in the reciever a few times, then i add a little more oil to the bcg rails. The clp that i cleaned the bcg with will leave a protective coat to prevent rust/corrosion on the rest.

Solid advice. I recommend going the extra step and wiping everything off with towel after lubing. Basically doing what you did twice. Clean!

Good vid thanks

Forwarding this to a buddy of mine who is a newbie… I helped him select parts and we put the lower together… He ordered a complete upper set. Good times. I am sure he'll appreciate this video.