You say people tend to over clean their AR's. I am one of those people. I do so only because I clean it when I am bored and have nothing else to do, which is around midnight and the family is sleeping. Lol.
@UrbanTiger74
9 жыл бұрын
Lol me too
@TandTWilderness
9 жыл бұрын
Yup, me to!
@TheBrettgriggs
9 жыл бұрын
I should by stock in gun scrubber.
@UrbanTiger74
9 жыл бұрын
Damn. We need lives. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@tavo2422
9 жыл бұрын
Nice. Good Idea
@thornjagger850
4 жыл бұрын
The bearing grease is a real good idea, also Walmart sells small tubes of it in the mower section, good for story it in your pack.
@borissukoi564
2 жыл бұрын
hell yea
@lefthandpath7358
5 жыл бұрын
Noticed how you stoped the hammer from slapping forward when the gun was broke down. I made that mistake a couple of times. I stoped when I learned not to let that happen. You can learn a lot from someone who knows what they are doing just by watching them. Great vid.
@MilsurpMikeChannel
9 жыл бұрын
This video is a great community service. Thanks Reid.
@johnqpublic2718
5 жыл бұрын
I've been using high temp axle grease on my rifles every since i saw this video a year ago and i've not had any issues since. THE BEST tip in this video. trust me.
@alexanderheling2057
3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to pick up a tub tomorrow. Mobil 1 motor oil works great for rust resistance and lubrication. I always wondered about hydraulic fluid, haha. But, I think one would be hard to beat wheel bearing Grease.
@cantabhiker3285
9 жыл бұрын
Great info Reid. I've been using wheel bearing grease on my M1 for years and always wondered why everyone said to oil the ar15. I was taught- if it slides use grease. If it turns use oil.
@hookeaires6637
3 жыл бұрын
"If it slides, use grease. If it turns, use oil"....... perfectly stated.
@alvaroeloredo
3 жыл бұрын
Well, pistons slide up and down in the engine block, so there is that.
@bmffafo5004
2 жыл бұрын
@@alvaroeloredo Good thing the crank turns.
@CL-ty6wp
Жыл бұрын
pistons slide in an engine
@CL-ty6wp
Жыл бұрын
@@bmffafo5004 good thing your comment said nothing. "the sky is blue"
@uscgalpha91
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Reid for the tip on High Temp Bearing Grease. I am picking up a can today. I have been running my bolt with Mobil 1 5/30 synthetic and Mobil ! synthetic trans fluid mixed 4 pts oil 1 part tranney. It keeps the grit/carbon suspended and makes clean up a breeze. I tried every brand of traditional "gun oil" but my AR's were cooking it off. I always shoot my Colt AR's well oiled with my mix and at year 10 their is no appreciable wear Thanks again for making great videos.
@ventarfield7115
6 жыл бұрын
Man I have been oiling my AR with much frustration. The Hi Temp grease has changed up my game. Thanks as always Reid!
@pistolgrip44mag
5 жыл бұрын
Who'd of thunk it? So simple , so easy. Just cleaned and lubed my Frankenstein PSA/AR Stoner AR-15 in 7.62x39. Works like a charm.
@tablerockkid8237
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you Reid thank you. I have preached and practiced for decades the methods you lay out here and my ARs have always worked. Your words are music to this old soldiers ears!
@orozjetv
9 жыл бұрын
Great tip to keep small BCG parts in the charging handle!
@combatjm89
9 жыл бұрын
I've always been partial to CLP ( I remember dipping my M60 bolt in the gallon jug at ranges), but buying it as a veteran sucks (Ungle Sugar got the bulk discount...). Love the use of hi-temp grease. Got 2 tubs in the garage from packing bearings by hand. They have a new purpose! Thanks Reid.
@ZyPhReX
9 жыл бұрын
***** Same here. Gonna give this grease a try though. Can't argue with that price.
@BBWiggs-kd2ph
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendations for the grease...watched dozens of videos, and all the big KZitemrs are always hawking products...$7 for a tiny tube of grease...you are the first guy I've seen give a practical guide for cleaning my weapon--thanks!
@BushcraftingBogan
7 жыл бұрын
Finally! A cleaning video with a firearm that needs cleaning. Thanks for the practical demonstration and advice.
@franklincerpico7702
9 жыл бұрын
Who else here has a wife or girlfriend who complains about the smells that come from cleaning your rifle? If I have to put up with nail polish remover, then the wife can put up with a little Hopps#9
@wntu4
9 жыл бұрын
+Franklin Cerpico And hair color. OMG that crap is OBNOXIOUS.
@MrChuckwagon55
8 жыл бұрын
My wife thought me cleaning my guns smelled bad, until I started lighting my farts on fire.
@johnnyringo8312
8 жыл бұрын
+MrChuckwagon55 he'll yeah
@johnnyringo8312
8 жыл бұрын
+MrChuckwagon55 he'll yeah
@OMGWUNSIU
8 жыл бұрын
Mine says the smell of Hoppes #9 makes her hot and she usually calls her sister up to come over for a three way. I can't hardly ever clean more than one guns at a time without getting ... er... "distracted".
@brandon23471
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for all of the great information you make available to newer gunners like myself. It's so valuable to be able to watch somebody do all of this maintenance work and to hear them explain their methods. Be safe, man. Cheers.
@renaissancejack6592
9 жыл бұрын
Wheel bearing grease? Hmm, so THAT'S what "Gun Butter" is made of. Thanks for the tip Reid!
@wildassmerc
3 ай бұрын
This video is more informative than the class I got in basic training on how to clean a rifle.
@Javier-pe7ie
9 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Simple and to the point. I don't think anybody can say anything negative about this. This guy is running his rifles more than most of us ever will. Do you lube your pistols with the same grease? Post a video of cleaning your ak and pistols.
@daronpealock8724
9 жыл бұрын
Awesome video sir! I love hearing that you don't have to be OCD about cleaning the rifle and still making it go bang, especially from someone who teaches and can give advice that is practical and based on experience. Keep up the great work!
@uscgalpha91
9 жыл бұрын
Hey Reid, Great tip on the High Temp bearing Grease. I picked up a can at Auto Zone for $3.99. I had been buying M1/M14 grease in the Yellow cap butt stock containers at gun shows. God knows how old that shit was.
@mikewood1244
8 жыл бұрын
great video reid. I use dextron 6 transmission fluid to lube my rifle. it stands up to extreme heat and has cleaning agents in it.
@benjiesmith1791
4 жыл бұрын
Ar newbe never thought about using grease to lubricate it! Thanks Reid!
@airranger7063
9 жыл бұрын
I keep a small medicine bottle filled with bearing grease as part of my small accessories on my chest rig.
@22640cal
9 жыл бұрын
The hi temp grease is BY FAR the best lube I've used. I live in a high mountain desert climate which gets all 4 seasons and no problems and the grease is super cheap :)
@jyo8914
8 жыл бұрын
Nice videos! I appreciate your easy going attitude and approach. One warning though-Hoppes #9 is some pretty toxic stuff, so I would strongly suggest using gloves and in a well ventilated area.
@wilmafingerdoo1219
4 жыл бұрын
Never thought about wheel bearing grease. That's a great idea. I've got a big tub of it in my toolbox. I just cleaned my guns yesterday so next time I will use wheel bearing Grease. I have been over lubricating my gun. Thanks for the tips Reid.
@manooti
4 жыл бұрын
have that grease. used it once for car. now its in my go to bag ;)
@harvestblades
8 жыл бұрын
Tip with the bolt cam is the extractor should be on the right side.
@BACzero
5 жыл бұрын
The day after watching this video I stopped into Walmart and grabbed a tub of hi-temp bearing grease. I've spent so much money over the years trying all the cool, new lubricants that have come out. Tons of money, hours sitting at my bench with a hair dryer, heating up parts, letting things soak, all depends on the new fad... ugh. Then here you come, telling me just to use bearing grease. What a fantastic idea (and how silly of me not to think of it, myself!) I mean honestly! Thanks so much for the tip. I do tend to over clean my guns, but I actually enjoy the act of cleaning them, so I probably won't change that... but I do now have a new way of lubricating them. :)
@FreedomAintFree1
8 жыл бұрын
6:20 - the lubing begins. Thank you bud! Working on this now.
@brunosbay7671
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome instruction Reid. Have a boat load of this grease, it just makes sense. Thanks
@Aleks9x19
9 жыл бұрын
I've had and used the same grease for about 4 years! Good info, Reid.
@jim726
10 ай бұрын
Very helpful video. I do wish you had shown your technique and commented about cleaning the bore. That may be the biggest "gray area" of question in my mind, not just regarding ARs but just about any rifle.
@lucianotovar6402
3 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one who used grease it stays where you put it and it doesn’t burn off!thank you great vid
@larrymedina9737
3 жыл бұрын
You changed my life with this grease
@karenmxx7256
9 жыл бұрын
Wow! Nice tip, Reid! I never would have thought of using EP (Extreme Pressure) Grease as assembly lube for my AR. I will be adding that to my cleaning kit as it certainly seems much more practical anyway.
@willieluv
9 жыл бұрын
High temp wheel bearing grease got it! Thank you!
@UrbanDefensiveTactics
6 жыл бұрын
Great video! However, many viewers have brand new ARs or similar weapons; these new weapons, especially the bolt carrier groups might have preservative on them that needs to be cleaned off. A good bore cleaner solvent should be used to strip any tacky film off internal parts of your weapon. Also, for long term cleaning and maintenance, I would definitely invest in and utilize a bore brush and a rod for your barrel and/or compatible bore snake.
@1337penguinman
6 жыл бұрын
A good bog standard military cleaning kit is a great investment. I run a brake that doesn't play well with bore snakes which makes the solid cleaning rod a must.
@beasst55
Жыл бұрын
Watched some time ago...I'm a believer of that high-temp grease. Keep a little pill bottle in my field kit. (great on cuts too!)
@JCG105
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for educating the masses, Reid. :-) I've spent many a long night figuring this stuff out. Glad you've got the condensed version out there for all to see. Keep kickin' ass, brother.
@jim1238
9 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I was spending way too much time cleaning/lubricating. Did not know about the bearing grease either, I have a huge tub of it and have been buying lubricant from a gun store which is much more expensive. Thanks.
@MCRoadk1ll
9 жыл бұрын
If you often struggle with undoing the first locking pin for maintenance because it's in there very thight, maybe this tip is for anyone who reads this. The biggest and easiest tip I ever got is: 1. if you have a bipod grip unfold that one first for extra balance/support; 2. press down on the back of the picatinny rail (around where your emergency sight is mounted) while your pistol grip is supported on the table; 3. push out the locking pin and the locking pin comes very easily. I hope that helped someone :)
@MrNumbers88
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Reid - thanks for a helpful video - I'm new to the AR world, and appreciated your suggestions and demonstration.
@chetmakowski463
5 жыл бұрын
Great tips, Reid! I've never heard anybody say extend the bolt. I've always had a hard time putting the charging handle and the bolt back in. Thanks!
@worddunlap
9 жыл бұрын
I clean mine and it is clean. I bought some nylon brushes for the bore and chamber because I was concerned about wearing it out more by cleaning than shooting.
@rabidfarmer9765
4 жыл бұрын
I do the smaller stuffs first coz they have the least grit - then put aside. A patch full of grits will ruin the surfaces of a gun. So from the least dirty to the most dirty parts is where the patch will go. The piston rings need to make sure they are stagered - i lube the rings too.
@TheHeal3152
4 жыл бұрын
Reid I have bin cleaning my AR-15 for 30+ years. But I could always improve So I had to lesson to what you had to say On the cleaning process, thankyou
@jdp5271989
9 жыл бұрын
I didnt realize I was being OCD about cleaning my rifle this will be a time saver
@northerncold6303
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a new Ar15 owner. This video was very helpful. Many people use Mobil 1 synthetic oil. I didn't want to deal with a large can of bearing grease. I purchased Mobil 1synthetic motorcycle oil 20/50 weight. I'll se how that goes.Maybe I'll switch to grease some day.
@MikeNaples
2 жыл бұрын
No need to switch. Keep your gun clean and well lubed with your favorite flavor. Grease is OK but not really necessary. That said if I were in the jungles of Vietnam unable to clean my weapon every 3000 rounds, I would definitely prefer grease.
@golferwithguns
8 жыл бұрын
While I have a 'number' of firearms, just added an AR. This was a simple explanation and appreciate your help with my first detail cleaning. Used some Tetra Gun Gease, but will get some high temp bearing grease foe next time! Thanks! Appreciate your service to our country👍🏻
@zachz699
3 жыл бұрын
Just put the extractor on the correct side no need to try the cam pin twice for everyone
@steveanbozek3589
8 жыл бұрын
I've found that motor oil works perfect as lubrication. $3 bottle I dedicated half of since I put the other half in the truck and topped it off and I've barely used anything despite keeping my AR very well lubricated. motor oil is designed to able to take high amounts of heat for an extended period of time. it'll keep your AR running in the worst of it
@BakeryWizard13
8 жыл бұрын
grease or motor oil work great, but eventually the oil will run off grease stays where you want it to be for a very long time.
@knowlege85
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info I just got my first ar a few days ago. This video has really helped, especially the tip on the grease. Keep up the great work, and thank you for you service sir
@alwaysarmed88
5 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Especially ones like these. I'm a poor guy and the pointer on the grease helps me. Everyone else wants you to get the new thing for that year. Oh this beats that, blah blah. But you, you really help and you break stuff down for better understanding. Thanks again for the videos and keep em coming
@sjohnson1776
9 жыл бұрын
I've used grease on mine for years.....and.....never thought of high temp wheel bearing grease which I have in my garage. And I'm one of those guys that OC about cleaning the rifle or pistol. It has to be spotless. Or at least it used to. Thanks Reid!!
@ogplayboy7778
5 жыл бұрын
Great video that grease got my Del Ton running like a champ. Arizona the oils burn off very fast. That shit works great on AKs as well.
@hawkeyestiguy
8 жыл бұрын
Great video! It reassuring to see you're using grease. I am starting my first AR build soon & so many guys are hung up on expensive, X brand "gun" oils. In my experience gun oil tends to run off & burn up very quickly, & the AR's like to be run wet anyhow.
@joemamma3288
9 жыл бұрын
Good information for new and seasoned shooters.
@adamfritz1024
9 жыл бұрын
Kind of rushed thorugh the function check, not sure I heard you say it was function check. Awesome simple and easy.. Thank you.
@shanelien
9 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tip on keeping the pin inside the channel of the charging handle!!! Great way to keep those things rolling away from you.
@thomasbeauduy8306
9 жыл бұрын
Mr. Henrichs, Thanks so much for your simple no BS tips. I had no idea about the use of the grease you mentioned. I'm so used to using different oils/lubes that cook off or blap your eye pro during operation. I'll def check it out! I really appreciate your level headed common sense, and cost effective approach to the topics you discuss. I'd love to get the time off work to come take a course at Valor Ridge. Keep up the good work, and I wish you all the best!
@RedBearstippling
9 жыл бұрын
I'm noticing that a lot of people are starting to use gear grease. Will for sure give a try next time I clean my AR. Thanks for the tips.
@tunnelrabbit4293
4 жыл бұрын
For extreme cold weather in the north, CLP is recommended and rated for -15F. Once in awhile it will go to -35F, and -50F, in the mountains. Below -15F, change to LAW per manual. Grease will not work in all temperatures. The AK is made for Russian winters. Use an AK in the winter, and be happy. Heavier motor oils can become sticky at 20F.
@jeremylong6229
8 жыл бұрын
wheel bearing grease is a great idea I always used clp and got really annoyed as it would all run off the areas I put it. I will deffinatly try this
@Gatorelf
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect ! No messing around with bs just to the point and done, good job !
@ChristopherDHinkley
4 жыл бұрын
Good video, the only thing I would add is to clean the barrel and lubricate it every so often.
@TigerPalmer
2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see Reid’s work table. I’m building one now for myself.
@RCLeanHolsterchannel
4 жыл бұрын
I have often wondered about using grease versus oil. It makes sense. I know oil breaks down quicker. Thanks Reid.
@TheKaosUSMC
9 жыл бұрын
Love it. Still have the Marine in me where I gotta get inspection clean
@adammorin814
4 жыл бұрын
I am so extremely happy to see that of all people Reid henrichs is using wheel bearing Grease for his AR!!! Since I got into the AR platform I have been using either wheel bearing Grease or Teflon Lube like for brakes but mostly I use the red Grease in the tubes meant to refill zerk fittings that are on trucks like the tie rod ends and the front cross-links and stuff like that because like he says it is cheap and the stuff is meant to interact with hot cold wet dry all kinds of dirt and grime etc etc so I feel like wheel bearing Grease as well as brake Grease as well as tie rod end Greece is great stuff because it's super slick and like he says it stays put. One thing I have noticed is the red stuff or any of the stuff meant for tie rod ends is a bit thicker so you have to be a little more anal and like cleaning your rifle more often because I will pop up in my rifle after running several hundred rounds and it is starting to become a little bit tacky because the tie rod grease is not meant to get quite as hot so I have begun to use wheel bearing Grease or brake Grease because that stuff is meant for high temp use as well as interaction with more dirt particulates than tie rod ends so go with wheel bearing Grease.
@bradon530soulja
9 жыл бұрын
Looks like i have new grease to use! Thank you for the info
@Krazeyeyed
8 жыл бұрын
Reid, thank you so much for this video. It's so easy to understand and follow. My buddy loved it. Your awesome!
@arleatham
9 жыл бұрын
Never knew I needed to keep my firing pin dry. I'm going to pick up some of that grease from now on
@MediaAttorney
3 жыл бұрын
I just came across the video. I know it's old, but that advice is great! I'm one of those former Marines who still field strips and cleans the hell out of their rifles.
@lastdaysguitar
9 жыл бұрын
I had been lithium greasing AK but did not realize this method was good for AR too, I will use this going forward - thanks again!
@GetMeThere1
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting that you keep loaded guns around while doing your cleaning (so do I). Probably most people don't know this, but, recalling the famous FBI Miami shootout in 1986 with two real desperadoes. Those guys stole TWO guns, on two separate occasions, by finding people shooting by themselves in rural locations, KILLING them (surely, when they had just emptied their firearms in practice), and then taking the guns (and cars) of the people. Maybe I'm a bit paranoid, but I like to avoid actually being without a loaded weapon on those "obvious" occasions when I would be expected to not have a loaded gun.
@GetMeThere1
5 жыл бұрын
@Semper Fi Why? Criminal predators are very good at seeking weakness in their victims. Why point a gun at someone with a loaded gun in their hands -- who might unexpectedly turn around and shoot back at you -- when you can just wait ten seconds until they've emptied their gun (as they would predictably do)? Another question would be: why would you bother to nitpick over such a pointless issue?
@GetMeThere1
5 жыл бұрын
@Semper Fi I'm sorry. I mean no disrespect. But your points and questions don't make any sense to me. I'll have to leave it at that.
@dschott1083
4 жыл бұрын
I always buddy up to shoot anywhere. But we always keep loaded ones just in case as well. Just like sitting down at your camp hunting deer, bear... know where your weapon is and it better be loaded and close, and always have a side arm on you. Try not to take any thing for granted.
@brentsaylor1725
4 жыл бұрын
I did not know that about the Miami shootout.
@mattharper588
4 жыл бұрын
Brent Saylor it was played out in the show
@tacratt6091
8 жыл бұрын
Reid, auto zone should sponsor you!!
@ljohn3239
6 жыл бұрын
TacRatt60 true because I just stopped by there and bought some grease because of this vid!
@kaiul2967
5 жыл бұрын
I use carb or brake cleaner to rinse down my rifle, then motor oil and high temp grease to lubricate. All my rifles are piston driven and I usually shoot 500-1000 rounds without another cleaning, and have had zero issues. I guess that's the merit of a piston system that many never really see because they don't really get to shoot a high volume of ammo. I hate cleaning my rifles and don't treat them that well, I even think a 1000 round interval is being generous but it goes to show that these things are generally great tools and can take the abuse!
@chicoshovelhead
2 жыл бұрын
Well said and presented. To me, a good video is one I learn something from. Good video.
@sizemore169
3 жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of videos this one definitely the best to me so far and thanks for supporting advanced auto parts lmao I work there
@mikehenderson7170
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Reid, This was a great no nonsense video, straight to the point with no B.S. just very good common sense info on how to keep your AR running well.....Thanks
@jds4300
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. Great video.
@2wheeleddemon999
5 жыл бұрын
I put this video or the AK video on every time I clean my rifles. I even put it on when I clean my bolt actions and pistols.
@2wheeleddemon999
5 жыл бұрын
2 weeks later and here I am again. Cleaning up the 300BO upper I got from CBC
@RileyRR
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@TexasLeverGunner
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I think the grease is a great idea, especially on the bolt. I'm still using oil for all moving parts on my AR, but I'm not running it in a class. I'm running it no more than 50 rounds off a bench shooting bug hole groups. I will try your method next time I tear it down.
@stopstickers
4 жыл бұрын
Watched it when released. Sharing with a friend in 2020! Thanks Reid!!!
@applemarkwantsvids
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Reid!
@wciii1862
7 жыл бұрын
the grease is good for summertime where i live(thanks for the tip), but during winter the grease gets too cold and thickens to the point my bolt wasnt fully closing. so i cleaned of the grease and used some ballistol and have no issues now(winter here). for me: summer=grease. winter=ballistol
@JessieJames-ug1kq
7 жыл бұрын
W CIII where do you live and how cold does it get if you don't mind me asking?
@Kindred-ou9rx
8 жыл бұрын
Ok, I'm using your method from now on.
@boweebles1
3 жыл бұрын
Reid is very correct about over cleaning. If you think about it, the first time you press the trigger after cleaning, an AR throws up on its self again.
@brianj123458
7 жыл бұрын
I'm new to ar thanks for video
@michaeldickens3357
6 жыл бұрын
New AR owner... this was VERY helpful. Thank you.
@josegerez2010
9 жыл бұрын
"Make sure that it is all the way extended", "put it in" , "shove it all in" all you gotta remember lol😂
@Stonehombre1
9 жыл бұрын
Another EXCELLENT way to really clean your parts is to clean them with Simple Green which doesn't affect your skin and gives the metal a clean/smooth feel. ALL the fouling comes right off. You may need your brush to get inside the parts, but it's worth the time. You WILL need an air compressor to blow everything out since you'll clean it off with water. WORKS GREAT !! Then just lube all your parts with Break Free CLP or whatever you prefer and you're good to go. Been doing this for YEARS and it works GREAT.
@ej2659
8 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. Glad to see you use grease as well. I never understood people putting oil on guns especially expensive boutique gun oils. Some people have more money than sense.
@wncrobert36
7 жыл бұрын
Reid, great video, thanks. I just bought my first AR and want to do it right. I was at Piston 1 with kid 1, coming back June with kid 2.
@iga2728
9 жыл бұрын
Ah. Man this takes me back. Ps. Used there same grease can for 6 years. Still haven't used it all best shit out there
@gooney0
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I'll have to watch again after visiting the range for the 1st time.
@1RiderPale
8 жыл бұрын
Actually I would recommend following Reid's lubricating instructions before heading to the range.
@stevenrichards3699
8 жыл бұрын
I use 5w 50w castrol full synthetic motor oil on all my guns WORKS MINT !When I clean, I soak with hoppes #9,brush and then wipe,then blow everything clean with an air hose ,then lube ,then reassemble ( Just throwing in my 2 cents from the peanut gallery )
@tacratt6091
8 жыл бұрын
I've used 20w50 synthetic Harley oil in colder weather and it works great, and I always have some around after changing oil in my bike, I use the grease also and mainly grease. Grease in the Glock pistols also!
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