Disassembling, Cleaning, and Lubricating your Bolt Carrier Group

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[@882952]

Hoppe's #9 "stinks"? _STINKS_??? My God, friend, that is the scent of freedom!!!!

[@pootieputin2771]

That and the smell of gun powder... my friend.

[@882952]

@Toby Lian No, Toby and Xavier (who are obviously one and the same person, no one here gives a shit. Take your spam shit somewhere else.

[@you_dont_know_me6583]

Yeah

[@AJ-bp9th]

I love the smell of Hoppe’s in the morning! 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@210sjourney3]

Hells Yeah

[@sickboy703]

You're maybe even helping a few of us out there that were in the military 30+ years ago and really needed a refresher.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@dw7094]

Nope, it's like riding a bike. Once you learn you never forget, especially those of us whose lives depended on it.

[@lindawhite792]

Thank YOU!! Finally cleaned AR bolt watching your video. Cotter pin would not go back all the way (firing pin) - found out I have to press downward and wiggle. Just in case anyone else is having a issue with reassembly.

[@mantis-mike5882]

The 3 holes are actually gas ports, and if those get clogged, you're definitely in trouble.

[@breezy5398]

Took the words out of my mouth

[@anangryranger]

Absolutely correct. I'm not sure what knothead started the "oil in the gas exhaust ports" idea, but that's flat out wrong!

[@mantis-mike5882]

@@anangryranger Most guys see a hole, they instinctively think it's their job to start cramming things in it.

[@anangryranger]

@fosterpainter Yup, he's one of many that put that notion in people's heads..

[@richardlahan7068]

Yep. They're there to vent excess gas trapped in the bolt carrier expansion chamber.

[@Fedaykin8]

Also the smell of Hoppe's 9 makes me think of my beloved grandpa and my dad, so I'll always use it for that reason... plus it works. 😉

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

I love Hoppe's #9- i wish my wife did too lol

[@mattwittler6697]

Happy Fathers Day Paul. The same thoughts just crossed my mind.

[@richardlahan7068]

I quit using Hoppe's Number 9 because the whole house would smell like it. I've been using CLP for about 25 years.

[@QdMaster]

Same! I'll probably never not use hops #9 because of memories, prove a better product and I might consider it on my daily carry etc but otherwise hops ain't going out of business anytime soon lol!

[@5thman677]

Sometimes I'm sad when a great short video comes to an end.

[@rickintexas1584]

Good video with good information, and no extra filler. Thanks for the upload.

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

Thank you. One thing my dad told me about the bolt before putting it in the carrier is to make sure that the gap in the ends of each metal ring on the bolt are offset to prevent gas from escaping.

[@Dan-di9jd]

It doesn't matter if they are aligned or not Just a simply cycling of the gun will cause the rings to change positions. The truth is you only need one gas ring but the triple rings just more of a redundant feature to avoid any gas loss.

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

@@Dan-di9jd Makes sense because every time I take apart an AR the gas ring end gaps seem to be lined up.

[@peterv1318]

Doesn’t matter

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

@@peterv1318 Thanks, seems like every time I clean it they somehow are all lined up anyways.

[@45th]

Perfect on the oil job. Never to much. How things have changed. Most of the average AR owner believes to really soak the bolt down. This is perfect 👍🏻

[@chrisolicious]

Good info, just pulled my mp 15 apart today. Took the carrier apart and i gotta say as a new ar owner they are pretty darned easy to field strip. Made the newb mistake of trying to re insert the bolt carrier without pulling the bolt forward. So glad i was alone at the range.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Mistakes HAVE to be made, in one way or another, and sometimes its nice to make them when nobody is looking :-)

[@brian-8814]

I have a work buddy that has never cleaned his AR after 500 rounds of shitty wolf steel case. It felt like his bolt was covered in peanut butter when I charged his gun. I sat him down in front of everyone at a crowded range and showed him how to clean it.

[@HillBillyHideOut]

@@brian-8814 right because embarrassing your buddy infront of a huge crowd is the way to do it.

[@mv-eg1wt]

Clearest video and best audio 'walk-thru'...simple descriptions work. Thank you. I'm new to the AR world, you are helping!

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@davidmatz8538]

m v: couldn’t have said it better! Just brought my first AR15 home. Am all thumbs, and until this video, the process looked daunting. For newbies like me, slow KISS works best. Thank you!

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

@@davidmatz8538 👌🏻🤘🏻👏🏻

[@charlesbeall2589]

This is just what I needed to see! Great presentation. My first AR is "in bound" and I'm learning everything possible.

[@contractor556]

New too… I have yet to break it down that far but it’s time!

[@CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER]

Congratulations America's rifle.

[@joehelvey5794]

Thanks for the video, I was trying to convey how much oil to use on the bcg to a newer gun owner. While I agree you should run an ar wet, if you use much more than that you’re just gonna spend a lot longer cleaning them. This was perfect 👌

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

💪🏻

[@45th]

Never run it to wet.

[@minghan7714]

Cleaned and oiled carrier group after waching, for the first time!!!!!!! Big thanks!!

[@robertshields6214]

Just what I was looking for. I was nervous trying to take pins out of my bolt carrier on my DDM4 PDW because the previous cleaning video I watched on the gun had zero instructions. He just did it on camera while talking to himself. Thank you!

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

My pleasure!

[@georgep7182]

Awesome video! My son is a Marine and as you know he can disassemble and clean an AR or M4 spotless and do it blindfolded, your video is a great reference for me to use since I am not as well trained as both of you are, and you are absolutely correct that it needs to be perfectly clean and NEVER over lubricated. Thank You!

[@Fedaykin8]

Nice, simple, succinct instruction and clear visuals. Very nicely done. Too many people that make these videos clutter it with either too much info and babbling or they don't say anything at all or are wrong. Believe me, I've learned a great deal of what I now know through mostly practical use, trial and error and watching literally dozens of hours of instructional videos, and the best videos are just like this. Good job man, keep it up!

[@williamcarns1172]

Jacob... One of the better videos I have seen on KZbin, Great photography and audio. Clear explanations and obviously, you know what you are doing. Thanks

[@briananderson7212]

Good video! I have an AR and had a brain fart on putting BCG back together. This jogged my memory. Thanks!

[@TerminalM193]

Over the past year I've strictly been using mil-comm products and use their grease and lube in conjunction with all my firearms. Over the past 20 years I've tried practically everything and nothings been more impressive than mil-comm. It's done the best at protecting, lubrication and makes cleaning child's play. Best part is that it's a patented synthetic blend that's nontoxic, won't harm your skin, has virtually zero smell and is safe on polymer and synthetic stocks.

[@devin6201]

“You can use your firing pin... even though my drill instructors told me not to.” Idk something about the way you delivered that was pretty funny to me lol.

[@robertcollins1825]

New 6mm ARC upper inbound, swapping Grendel bolt in now, thank you!

[@kylelovell121]

I learned allot from this video that i never knew. Thank you for your service to our country.

[@dperr68]

I'm a new ar owner and this video helps me out a lot thanks for this.

[@ianaintsaying1625]

I've been told those "3 holes" are gas vents and NOT oil holes.

[@whatsapoop]

FACT!!!

[@pareloader5989]

Ian Aintsaying true. I heard the same thing. Those are gas ports.

[@Ayejimboslice]

Damn I wish I would have seen this comment lol I think I got some oil on them

[@khann844]

they are gas vents but you can still put oil through them!

[@senglish1983]

@@Ayejimboslice you can still put oil in them and all over the bolt... hell some guys have it dripping out of the gun and it runs just fine... I used to use just oil and still will if I'm at the range or what ever but I like to grease the wear spots and then oil the rest... Mine now feels like glass when I rack the bolt so its good to go

[@chrisvids1820]

Put 1500 rounds through my brand new AR without cleaning. Surprisingly, it was still running flawlessly. My friend told me I need to clean it anyways, and WOW was it dirty. The bolt had thick carbon build up on the back side. Very hard to get off. I've learned my lesson and I'll clean it before it gets to that point.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Yup! The more you shoot and the longer you wait the harder it can be!

[@okilladmityouarerightbut4827]

Same lol I’ve probably ran close to 3k round without cleaning the bolt carrier lol I cleaned the other parts but never actually took the bolt apart and holy tuck it’s dirty as hell

[@okilladmityouarerightbut4827]

Also when people say ar’s jam easily isn’t necessarily true lol

[@theleopard3900]

I learned how to take apart and clean my BCG for the first time . Thank you!!!!!

[@Formerlywarmer]

Just cleaned my colt but looks like I’m taking it apart now and clean the rest. Thanks huge help.

[@TexasTrained]

Just subscribed to your channel..Very good video.I'd never disassembled a BCG until yesterday.I put something back incorrectly..No firing pin mark.No bang..I took it apart and reassembled it prior to this video.It worked but I wish Id seen yours first.....it was a good to watch so I know how to oil it correctly now .thank you.

[@perrodedios777]

have seen multiple. By far best one i have seen. Not to slow or fast. Gets to point and can visually see everything. Twist and turn. Good angle!! Very informative. Simple!

[@barrydee2857]

Excellent and thorough explanation. No excess nonsense or fluff. Thanks

[@DBR00]

I followed your video and I was able to take apart my BCG for the first time by myself. I cleaned with Ballistol but I will purchase all the products mentioned. Thank you!

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Justincase73]

Excellent video. Helped me and my dad to take care of our tools. Thank you!

[@sandybartlett1333]

Awesome video. Thank you so much. I was having malfunctions and I think this will do the trick. I have never cleaned it. Probably 1000 rounds.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Let us know!

[@sowhat4274]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I got my first ar a couple months ago and really appreciate the details.

[@jackblackpowderprepper4940]

One of your first videos I ever watched. Just came back for a refresher. Been working the shotgun and pistols lately.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Good stuff!

[@stevemetcalfe4552]

Excellent summary on the disassembly of the AR15 bolt carrier group. Many thanks.

[@billhager8636]

Excellent presentation. Clear explanation. Thanks for putting this out.

[@davidcamarillo5971]

I concur.

[@jamesoberg7662]

We didn’t have CLP in 1968! But now I use it now all the time on all my firearms..Sgt USMC.

[@Jedi_Obi-Wan]

Thanks for the great vid. Being new to the AR platform I learned a lot from this.

[@SnipingXshots]

Did this to my ar-10 swear. With out your video I would’ve never got that gd ejector pin done!! Shit was hard!!! That spring in the that 10 was so tough compared to the 15!!!

[@MarkedInBlack]

Video was very well done and very helpful. I served a long time ago, and we were taught to use that CLP very generously. Their theory was blowback, action, and heat would thin whatever lubricants are in it, so you have a better chance to avoid it running dry. But i was in a long time ago and maybe things changed. I tend to still be generous with the oil but that’s just me. I just keep them clean and over oiled hope for the best hahahaha Again…. Good job on the video.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

I do think that different environments may also contribute to how much oil you should use, and how often you oil... hhhmmmm

[@MarkedInBlack]

@@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors Perhaps you are right. I spent most of my time in wet, humid climates, where rust was a factor. I can see being in hot, desert climates with little humidity like Iraq and Afghanistan, with the sand factor, could gum up an overly wet action. That does make a lot of sense.

[@aj897]

If I put that light coat of oil on my BCG, it'd be gone within a couple days due to the weather, that's not enough oil imo and the wear marks show it

[@peterv1318]

@@aj897 - exactly! He doesn’t use enough oil. Those parts shouldn’t look like that.

[@winstonlee74]

Thank you very much, your video is truly helpful for a gun noob like me!!!

[@deoxycodone]

Thanks for explaining how to actually put the cotter pin back in👍👍👍

[@QdMaster]

I personally love the smell of hops #9 so many memories!

[@TOBECONTINUEDNETWORK]

Thanks and God bless, had a question concerning the firing pin moving when it was in place, question answered 🙏

[@wwes0034]

Great video! Simple and clear directions on how to lubricate your bolt carrier group. Good Job!

[@levig6375]

Early mornings before the sun, CLP, and toothbrushes. thanks for the reminder on the bolt carrier breakdown brother.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

🤘🏻

[@heyoldtime8969]

having just bought my first AR this vid helps

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Im glad to hear it! I hope it was clear! I filmed this video 5 times trying to get it as quick, easy to understand, and good as possible, but of course it still fell well below my expectations... but if you have any questions or need any clarifications, just let me know!

[@heyoldtime8969]

@@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors Thanks a bundle.

[@ranger1968able]

Great video, carbon killer works great, Hoppe’s 9 smells great..

[@warmothgmc]

Probably useful to mention that the extractor needs to be in the correct position when inserting the bolt in..about 10:00 o'clock so it ejects out the the right side.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Yes, because the fact that it cant be in any other position makes it important

[@warmothgmc]

@@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors True in most cases. I only mention it because a friend of mine has an AR15 build that he accidentally installed the bolt rotated 180 degrees, and the stupid cam pin still seated and rotated as normal. Granted, he felt like a dumbass; but it could happen.

[@murfdog144]

Just found this vid. Awesome presentation on how to do this correctly.

[@pekchops]

Awesome Video! Thank you for making this very Simple. Great Job!

[@louisianaduelist4625]

Needed a refresher since my ETS, this is the perfect video

[@Hatfield_Country]

Very clear and informative video. Helped me take my bcg apart, clean, lube and get put back together. Thanks!

[@buckeyepatriot4594]

Thank you that was clear, consise and gave me exactly what I needed. WELL DONE! Kudos to your instructor

[@ronvandevander2036]

Excellent video. Very concise and thorough. Exactly what I was looking for!

[@geeonglok2822]

Now I remember how to disassemble the bolt carrier group thank you

[@unclebob4964]

Please rethink the “oil in the 3 gas holes” idea……and how about the “rails” on the bottom of the carrier group….!? What you did explain was very clearly done.

[@jamesdepaul3410]

Very good, excellent detailed explanation of the cam bolt that I was so confused about. Thank you!

[@MrBlahblahblee]

Buy Shooter Lube and toss every other lubricant and oil you’ve ever used. No scent, no stickiness, no caustic vapors, but all the greatness

[@FFEMTB08]

Came back to this video again. It’s so simple and to the point. Thank you!

[@stevecarney7833]

Only video I ever saw that addresses the disassembly and cleaning of the extractor.

[@ethanengland7268]

Helped me clean my Ruger AR15, Thank you very much!

[@buddymorgan4165]

Well done, a beginner becomes better they your vision.

[@HighwayHobbies]

2:35 Owen Wilson paid a visit to the video. Jokes aside, great video. You said drill instructor, so I can assume Semper Fidelis. 2003-2007 here...

[@HighwayHobbies]

You said POGs lol

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

💪🏻

[@Patriot-up2td]

Thanks for the heads up on the extractor. Much appreciated!

[@worldtraveler8613]

When i was in the marines we never removed the extractor. 3 different units. Only armorers broke the rifle down that much.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

I am literally shocked by that... its kkiinnddooff important.

[@bamnibaum]

That is actually going further then a Rifleman would do in the Field.

[@MarkedInBlack]

Same. We only removed the bolt and firing pin. We weren’t permitted to remove any more, neither in Boot Camp, Advanced Infantry School, or the Grunts. Things may be different now. I served in 88-92. Semper Fi.

[@AmericanMAGAPatriot]

Four and a half decades ago I was a Combat Engineer in the 101 Airborne Division. I was also my Company's Armorer, and was sent to the United States Army's Armorer's Course. If your going to instruct some one in how to assemble a bolt carrier group it would be far better for the student to teach them that the extractor should be at the approximate 10 o'clock position looking at the face of the bolt to insert the cam pin. Instead of instructing some one that if it wont go in turn 180 degree's. Be precise and explain that in order for the weapon to extract and eject the empty case that the extractor needs to be at that position in order for it to function correctly, even though the cam pin will not go in if its wrongly positioned. A person owning ANY weapon, should understand its function and why it function's that way. They should practice disassembly and assembly, they should practice loading and unloading using dummy rounds all in the presence of an experienced person before ever shooting. I am a HARD CORE Constitutional Conservative. Hard CORE 2nd Amendment, but there are too many idiots with not an once of common sense that are dangerous with a loaded firearm. They don't understand its function, they are ignorant as to proper firearms safety and trigger discipline. Just saying.

[@jazzcat1056]

Saved to favorites and subscribed. Best video on the matter. Second time I refer to this and starting to not need it but love having a fallback. Thank you.

[@KIKE8743]

Thank you for your tutorial. Very well explained and easy to follow

[@Odinokiyvolk6398]

I do after shooting. Take bolt and throw it bucket with regular gas, stay couple hours, then wipe out.

[@dalepeel9924]

Yes sir thank you for getting me through my first ar cleaning , it’s been 30 years since I was using m16 very well don’t

[@rebelwithoutapplause5263]

Very valuable information!! Thank you!! Freedom patriots!!

[@keniv4741]

Thank you dude! This was the easiest tutorial to follow and you even managed to show the hole that that little pin sits in perfectly! Saved forever to my favorites and Watch Later just in case I need this video again! Big thanks from Georgia USA!!!

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Good video, this would be a good series for new AR owners!

[@mariosola1]

Just a heads up for folks watching this, gun powder residue is full of carcinogens and heavy metals and you should wear gloves when handling a dirty bolt assembly.

[@oldmanslickville1918]

For 20 years as 11B, we were never issued gloves…

[@nfaisnfgay]

@@oldmanslickville1918… and cancer rates are extreme high in veterans compared to non-serving members. So…

[@thestørmcrier2024]

Well cleaning guns from wwi may already have been the end of me in that case…

[@thestørmcrier2024]

Also so are cigarettes but gun power and cigs (such as original luckies) smells so good

[@bangochupchup]

50 years too late for me but I agree with what you're saying. We've learned a lot over the years. Better safe than sorry.

[@douglasj2254]

I've never understood all the confusion out there regarding how to clean and lube an M16/AR15. I blame the internet. Back in the day, all we could do was read the manual and/or ask a trusted friend or gun shop guy. Now a guy buys a rifle, spends three weeks reading a million opinions of how to run it and winds up stumped. Personally, I figure the Army and the Corps have been using this beautiful weapon in every imaginable environment for fifty years! I do what the military calls for in a basic manual and my rifles have always run like a top. Just my two cents. Peace.

[@Alan-yd5pc]

Thanks for the video. I downloaded a copy for future reference as you never know what YT's gun policy is going to be from day to day.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

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[@Matt_justlikethat]

Great video, explained very well easily understood.👍👍 Thanks Matt

[@patricklee7108]

Excellent Video! Seriously, thank you for making this and sharing. I was looking for a video to show my younger son the ins and outs and cleaning his rifle. He prefers to watch videos, and learn on his own. This will be a great video for me to share with him. GOOD STUFF!

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@bobmcpate8389]

thank you very clear and straight forward

[@geez9445]

Super helpful and perfectly explained, thank you

[@SCORESHOT990]

Surprised that he didn’t lube the inside of the bolt carrier bore or the out side of the bolt, or even the gas rings! ??

[@farcinue]

Very helpful and straightforward!

[@5thBeatle]

Why didn't you apply oil to other parts of the bolt besides the extractor?

[@redcloudshaman2509]

Don't forget to stagger the gaps on the washers on the bolt. We were taught to do that in the military...

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Yup, you are right I did forget that in the video

[@redcloudshaman2509]

@@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors No problem, none of us are perfect because I even forgot to call it extractor. Thank you for your comment sir!

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

@@redcloudshaman2509 my pleasure 💪🏻

[@darrellwendleton9697]

Great video , clear and very easy to understand thank you very much !

[@Digitalswag]

Your instructions are excellent. Thank you!

[@jmad2328]

Thank you for the video. Very informative and concise

[@larrykoroush6995]

I just recall before inserting the bolt into carrier group, we were told to make sure rings gaps were not bear each other.

[@larrykoroush6995]

Ring gaps not close to each other

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Yup!

[@Nick-hv5tt]

thanks for the complete breakdown ! I needed this

[@chairmanranma9214]

This is a really helpful video. Thank you so much :)

[@Longhorn-s7z]

Excellent instruction, easy to follow. Thank you

[@RichardT123456789]

Nicely done ,good detail . You mentioned your products, do you have any videos of the products, or using them? Thanks

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Here is an old video that gives demonstration- i also have a beachin tactical playlist and others have videos as well, but this is the original kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2WnfqKnabqiY8k

[@guymartin672]

Great Video for this Newcomer! Thanks so much!’

[@TommyboyGTP]

Slip 2000 is great that's all i ever use now both grease and oil

[@terrencegarske3522]

Very thorough. Nice work.

[@ogivecrush]

Back in the ancient times a shaving brush was the favored tool for BCG lubrication.....just a few drops of CLP on the bristles then apply- I still use that method. It gives you just the right amount of lube. Good video, although I was kind of amazed that there actually WAS such a thing. Then I reflected the not everyone has had the benefit of Uncle Sam's training........oh well.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

I agree- thats why i made the video. A few people were like "i need to clean this" whom i had been a direct influence on, and i realized continuing the education was therefor my responsibility!

[@ogivecrush]

@@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors Good on ya!

[@LitmusPapyrus]

Very helpful, thank you my dude!