Cleaning, Lube, and Rust prevention for AR-15s. Hey /k/ whats

>>34713018
Idk what the best is, but CLP works great for me

>>34713018
1: modern AR-15s rarely NEED to be cleaned. Modern (quality) parts won't rust under normal circumstances but a thin layer of oil before storage is helpful.
All you need to do is just wipe off the carbon fouling and apply some lube.

2: A thicker oil, like 10w30, holds up well but it's not really necessary. The grease will get dirty quick and trap all the fouling.

My advice: Just wipe down the parts with a towel, run a few patches down the barrel, and use a little lube to keep it running.
For long term storage: a thin layer of oil over all metal parts.

>>34713113
Thanks anon, so there is no real reason to ever oil anything that sees normal use?

Ive heard good things about battle born HP oil and grease. I use ballistal now, but like i said, it dries up fast.

>>34713141
If you're using ballistal youre doing enough.

>>34713197
>If you're using ballistal youre doing enough.
cool thanks for the help anon.

>>34713018
If storing for the short term (under a year), thin layer of oil on all metal

Otherwise I just put CLP on the parts of the BCG that show wear.

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>>34713141
>>34713197
>ballistol

>>34713276
>I'm spraying my guns with saltwater and leaving them outside

>>34713276
Yea i have seen this already, I don't use ballistal as a rust inhibitor. Its simply a solvent/ lube for me. I was just wondering if there was more I should be doing to ensure my AR doesn't rust.

>>34713424
Using proper oil and not liquid German shit.

>>34713018
Use FMO-350-AW and SFL-0. An AR-15 shouldn't rust, the only steel parts are the BCG and the barrel. The bolt carrier and the barrel should both have chrome lined/nitrocarburized bores (and even if not, these particular alloys of steel are fairly corrosion resistant).

>>34713707
Whats the difference between using grease vs lube on a BCG?

Also, have you used battle born yet? I heard great things but honestly, there are so many lubes people rave about

Just bought my first rifle. Does it need to be cleaned only after I shoot it or before I go to the range? Is there a difference between living and cleaning?

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>>34714732
you should lube it before the range. Also, it deff doesn't need to be cleaned every time you shoot unless you rarely shoot and are shooting corrosive ammo