New weapon cleaning

[Aldoradave]

I have 2 M&P 10s that have experienced FTF and FTE. Never having had that with my M14 and new M1A I have been surprised to see this problem.

Elsewhere I see that such problems can be fixed by a thorough cleaning. Can someone describe the cleaning process to me, including what solvents to use.

Thanks

Dave Dillehay

 

[ole-cowboy]

probably an ammo issue but I de-grease with aerosol brake cleaner

 

[Blueapplepooh]

I have always used HOPPE'S number 9 cleaner, Hoppe's lube, and Hobbe's bore snakes oh and good ol' fashion elbow grease.

Use this brand because my father has for years and well he knows his stuff.

Work the action a lot, I noticed that my BCG has rubbed away some of the upper where the BCG moves. I worked the action like crazy before firing a single shot.

Grass week people, dry fire, learn your rifle. Have fun, these things are tools not glass trophies.

 

[Aldoradave]

Thanks for the comments. I ordered a bunch of Eezox.

When in Vietnam in 1966-68 all we had was Lubriplatefor our Marine Corps M14s. Don't see that anymore. Is it still available, or is it just old tech?

Dave Dillehay

 

[Aldoradave]

BTW, I love the odor of Hoppe's #9. That must have been what we were using in the Corps way back then.

Dave Dillehay

 

[gdnagle]

Thanks for the comments. I ordered a bunch of Eezox.

When in Vietnam in 1966-68 all we had was Lubriplatefor our Marine Corps M14s. Don't see that anymore. Is it still available, or is it just old tech?

Dave Dillehay

Still available midway and others sell it maybe amazon google you should find it.
Hunting Lubricants - Lubriplate