Lubrication

Lubricating the AR-15 can be done in countless ways and amounts. Some top competitors use lots of lube after events. Others recommend not lubing the Lower Receiver since it may attract and trap debris.

In general, all metal-on-metal components should receive at least a small amount of lubricant. Your choice of lubricants and CLPs (Cleaner, Lubricant, and Preservative) is vast.

This Gun-Guide® takes a conservative approach to lubrication, using three levels:

Small amount = about one droplet
Wipe down = wipe with a lightly lubricated cloth
Generous amount = leave a coating of lubrication on the part

The AR-15 can be properly lubricated while field stripped and without full disassembly.

Bolt Assembly

Wipe down the Firing Pin
Apply a small amount of lube to the Extractor
Apply a generous amount of lube on all surfaces, including the Bolt Cam Pin

Cleaning: Lower Receiver

1. Buffer Assembly and Action Spring

Normally, these can be cleaned by simply wiping with a clean cloth. Loop a small section of cleaning cloth around the Action Spring, rotate the spring, and wind the cloth from top to bottom.

Remove all carbon and debris from the Buffer Assembly. Clean the inside of the Receiver Extension Tube using a cloth or patch.

2. Trigger Group

If you disassembled the TRIGGER GROUP,
simply clean each part with a brush, solvent, and wipe with a clean cloth.

If your Trigger Group is assembled into the LOWER RECEIVER,
you can spray a degreaser like: - Brake cleaner - Birchwood Case Gun Scrubber - CLP or a similar pump cleaner

…directly onto all component parts.

Wipe off all of the components and the small cavities inside the walls of the Lower Receiver,
or use compressed air (e.g., a can of compressed air “duster”).

Lubrication

Lubricating the AR-15 can be done in countless ways and amounts.
Some top competitors use lots of lube after events.
Others recommend not lubing the Lower Receiver since it may attract and trap debris.

In general, all metal-on-metal components should receive at least a small amount of lubricant.
Your choice of lubricants and CLPs (Cleaner, Lubricant, and Preservative) is vast.

This Gun-Guide® takes a conservative approach to lubrication, using three levels:

Small amount = about one droplet
Wipe down = wipe with a lightly lubricated cloth
Generous amount = leave a coating of lubrication on the part

The AR-15 can be properly lubricated while field stripped and without full disassembly.

Bolt Assembly

Wipe down the Firing Pin
Apply a small amount of lube to the Extractor
Apply a generous amount of lube on all surfaces, including the Bolt Cam Pin