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[sgtsandman]

Thanks for the guide. I've been using Hoppe's 9 and Remoil myself. Hoppe's dry lube on the firing pin. I guess I need to find some Break Free or Frog Lube.

 

[Waywatcher]

Thanks for the guide. I've been using Hoppe's 9 and Remoil myself. Hoppe's dry lube on the firing pin. I guess I need to find some Break Free or Frog Lube.

Welcome! I'd steer clear of the frog lube, though. Various reports of gumminess. I would use Mobil 1 motor oil before that (honestly!) Slip 2000 EWL is supposed to be good too--I've used it and it is a good lube, but it lacks the cleaning properties of CLP which I like. CLP requires more frequent oilings, but that is fine by me. I simply add a couple drops after each range trip. My AR is at 1600 rounds since last cleaning and has never once bobbled or balked.

 

[sgtsandman]

I clean my firearms every time I shoot, so oiling shouldn't be an issue. Does it have to be Mobil 1 and what viscosity? I typically buy whatever synthetic 5W30 is on sale at the time.

 

[thecatch8]

Don't overthink it.....bore cleaner in the star chamber (bore brush comes in handy), through the barrel with some patches (keep running until patches come out clean), CLP to clean BCG and inside lower receiver, Slip 2000 EWL thin film all over BCG and CH, make sure no excessive lube in star chamber....move on with your life. Lower and trigger group just a quick wipedown, and the buffer spring and tube only when you do a white glove detailed strip. 10-15 minutes!

 

[JaPes]

I clean my firearms every time I shoot, so oiling shouldn't be an issue. Does it have to be Mobil 1 and what viscosity? I typically buy whatever synthetic 5W30 is on sale at the time.

To tell you the truth, I've used almost every lube and snake oil out there. There are two liquid oils that always do the trick:

1. Mobil 1 Synthetic. I've tried 0W to 15W. It works. One quart lasts a lifetime.

2. Breakfree CLP.​

I fell into the firearm oil/lubricant black hole once and became very opinionated on the subject. Over time, I've realized that I clean, inspect, and lube my firearms after after range trip. Whatever oil/lube I put in there just needs to last that one range session.

I use Breakfree CLP on firearms which see more safe time than range time. I give those firearms a clean and lube every six months.

There is one other lube that I like to use: Ballistol. I like that it is non-toxic, biodegradable, it cleans, it lubes, it's almost perfect. The single issue I have with Ballistol is that it is hygroscopic, and has the potential to attract moisture from the air. The other minor gripe is that it smells like sweaty gym bag.

 

[sgtsandman]

Yeah, I don't like the idea of using hydroscopic oils. Some of my firearms don't get used often, so I would want to avoid stuff like that.

 

[pilot1695]

Re torqued, took to range went through 200 rds. Smooth all the way.
Thanks all your inputs. But I really am surprised if the jam was caused by barrel nuts torque. Torqued down to 50lb.


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[Murdock]

Did you change your lube also? My bet was that your lubricant was at fault due to burning off after the action heated up. But so what if it's working and you are happy?

 

[JaPes]

Whatever the reason, I'm glad it was resolved!

 

[pilot1695]

@murdock, I used the break free to clean the chamber, it went smoothly. After cleaning, I still use the hoppe9 for lube.
Plan to go back to range to try it out again to see if it's still smooth


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