So as always this thread takes a million turns. I was just out in shop doing some PM and dawned on me it is time for yet another unsolicited PSA for all you lead slingers. This year I am seeing a disproportionate amount of AR malfunctions in classes. At first I figured it was due to all the home built rigs and the overall inexperienced shooters that are flooding classes, (we love you by the way) But seriously without fail, when they hand me their rifle with downturned eyes, and a crestfallen face thinking it is a major broke rifle. I pop it open and invariably it is absolutely clean. They often times explain I cleaned and oiled it right before class? I then ask to see the oil. Without fail it is 3:1 lubricant and cleaner. The magic solution to gun cleaning. Now I am by no means saying that there is not an application for 3:1 but most likely on a hunting rifle or pistol. NOT on a AR in a 100 degree day needing to cycle 800-1000 rounds. An AR will run all day, all night dirty, if it is wet. If it is clean, and dry maybe 150 rounds. Specifically Teflon based and some synthetics, the heat destroys any lubrication factors that may have been there initially. Keep em wet boys and they will run all day! Ya get to much oil and what’s the worst that can happen? You look like a raccoon! Hah! Anyway just thought I would toss this out there since we are all training in nigh heat this year. You are training right?
Be safe guys and watch out for those Zombie Cats!
