Moderator: carlson1
No I just have to make sure it will shoot again without any failures.
Well I guess I get to get pipe cleaners a break it down again. Repetition is good for the soul.
Don't panic. Yes, you want to clean the gas tube occasionally. No you don't need to do it every time. In fact, I haven't cleaned my gas tube since I re-barreled my upper with a HBAR.....about (mumble) rounds ago. Before that, I never did it. Ever. There's one school of thought that says you shouldn't do it at all or you might push dirt and grime down into the gas port, blocking it. I don't have an opinion, I'm just a little lazy. Anyway, it isn't something to obsess over. It's like scraping carbon off the bolt. It ought to be done once in a while, but it doesn't need to be done with every cleaning.carlson1 wrote:I used oil from Wilson Combat. I forgot about the pipe cleaners for the gas tube.
I seen these for the gas tube. They are extra long and extra expensive.
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I've owned and shot an AR for about 6 months now but I'm far from being an expert on the M4 platform so take what I say with a grain of salt. I know 3 different people who say most people will probably never come close to needing to clean the gas tube. One of the guys is retired Marine gunnery sargeant, one is a former Navy firearms instructor, and one has been a gunsmith for 20+ years. They've told me the AR is more likely to break down before you'll need to clean the tube. That doesn't mean you shouldn't do it though.Still need some pipe cleaners for the gas tube ...
Where did you pick up your cleaning stars and how are they used? I used a dental pick to clean out the chamber.Those cleaning stars are great for the chamber...
I got mine from cabelas but I think bass pro and academy have them too. You still need a pick to get at all the gunk trapped in the tiny crevice around the chamber but they get %99 of the gunk out.carlson1 wrote:Where did you pick up your cleaning stars and how are they used? I used a dental pick to clean out the chamber.Those cleaning stars are great for the chamber...
carlson1 wrote:I am completely new at the M4 AR. TAM does make since when he said some say, "it may push dirt and grime down into the gas port, blocking it." Well at least I have not done anything wrong yet.
