How to: Do a Basic Clean and lube of the Type 97 Gen 3

In this video we show you how to do a basic clean and lubrication of your T97 Gen 3.
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[@cabbage6015]

Just a tip, when you reassemble the gun, after you depress the trigger and push the striker forward past the sear, turn the safety on. This will hold the striker in place so you don't have to hold it with your hand while putting the top cover on.

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

That is good info to have thanks. Thanks for supporting our channel!

[@rippertrain]

Thank you both. I have 2 expensive ar 15's but I like my t97 gen 3 much better because it's so short and I can take it anywhere

[@northernboy3023]

On a field strip and clean you should also clean the gas system by removing and cleaning the piston at the front of the receiver.

[@romansxlv]

I just purchased this yesterday and absolutely love it! Great takedown and cleaning video! Thanks! Very helpful

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

Glad you found it useful. Hope you have a lot of fun with yours :)

[@romansxlv]

@@BlackBearOutdoors Thank you! I will for sure. Next thing will be an optic! Keep up the good work with your vids!!

[@javedqaisrani4604]

I have gen3. One of the best gun . I use it from last 5 year .

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

They are great fun! Thanks for your support!

[@jordandemarchi1926]

I was always thought you had to take off the flat top upper to do a field strip of it. That is what I always did on my T97, well now I got a new way.

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for supporting our channel!

[@wereallwrong9149]

Personal preference; I like to use a bit of Lucas lube on the bolt rails and where there's signs of wear.

[@FiishiU]

Hey thanks for the vid, just got one myself. I was wondering how to move the charging handle to the other side like yours.

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

You will need to remove the top rail. That will give you access to the charging handle. Then you need to remove the small hex screw that holds the charging handle in place. Once that is done you can pull it out the one side and flip it to the other. Mine was pretty tight so had to use a soft punch to tap it out. Hope this helps and thanks for supporting our channel!

[@FiishiU]

@@BlackBearOutdoors Thanks for the help!

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

@@kirigaiakaruto3230 I sent you two videos that shows it clearly :)

[@MiniBandit007]

Hey there, fresh PAL holder here, just picked this up as my first rifle, what are recommendations for how often to field strip and lube, after every outing?

[@KS-yg9jr]

Enjoy the videos, man! I have to ask, is that a South African accent?

[@AnnapolisvalleycleanersCaC]

So, if you could only own one gun, that you could not sell or trade, ever, that both cost the same amount of money which would you pick? 1) Type 97 g3 5.56 nato 2) Troy PAR 5.56 nato

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

Tough question. I have never shot the PAR so it would have to be the T97 Gen 3. Fun gun and 100% reliable based on my sample of one

[@bradosol]

great video! THX

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

Glad you liked it!

[@gegervary]

I thought you shouldn’t reverse with the brass/bronze brush to avoid damaging the crown of the barrel.

[@Mk2four3]

You thought right, shouldn't do that even with cleaning rods always feed them chamber to crown. If there's brass\metal shavings on the bore snake you'll wear down your crown and accuracy will go kaput.

[@DarkCatfish]

Brush isn't gonna hurt the crown especially if you push it all the way through before returning.

[@tmpopescu]

How do you switch the charging handle from right to left? A previous comment says just pull it out, another says remove the top rail first...

[@tmpopescu]

Found it. Remove top rail, the charging handle has a screw there. onscrew it, pull out the handle, insert it on the other side, put the screw back and reinstall the top rail.

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

@@tmpopescu You got it :)

[@bradosol]

so I just received my Type 97 and wanted to change the charging handle to the left side of the rifle. I removed the top rail to access the hex screw holding the charging handle only to discover there was no hex screw..... so I just reversed it by pulling the handle out and sticking it in the other side. It did seem to click into place but I'm afraid it will fall out at some point and I will lose it. Does anyone know exactly what screw it is so I can go to the hardware store and buy one?

[@useryggfdcc]

Can 5.56 ammo be use in the T97 3 Gen ?

[@wentaoshen5674]

Yes, its built for both ammo, I shoot both 223 and 556, and you might see flame when firing 556.

[@Flyingaceful]

I want one now..

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

They are some seriously fun rifles to shoot. Thanks for supporting our channel!

[@Flyingaceful]

@@BlackBearOutdoors I don’t think is legal here in US. 😔

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

Flyingaceful Yea you guys can’t import the Chinese guns anymore

[@Flyingaceful]

@@BlackBearOutdoors Yeah it’s a bummer. 😔😭

[@michaelrhodes6461]

Better hope you get a good one.The one I bought had to be taken in to a gunsmith as it did not work worth a crap.

[@blackcatpack]

what happend to your previous upload of this vid?

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

KZbin demonetized it so it was never on their suggested videos etc. So I had to re-upload and get it reviewed by a human.

[@blackcatpack]

@@BlackBearOutdoors I feel sorry for you, like, I heard of that utb is kind of targeting on firearm content right? I have had same experience in Chinese community but they used firearm as an excuse.

[@rondrysdale9804]

That looks like a pretty basic-looking Bushnell Red Dot (with its own integrated mount) on the rifle's rail. It looks similar to my basic inexpensive Tasco Red Dot. May I ask how it worked-out for you ... the kind of results ... and your impressions? I am guessing that the large-sized dot and zero magnification would almost rule-out gopher shooting out past 50 metres, right? Thanks!

[@BlackBearOutdoors]

The bushnell hit a 6 inch plate at 200y no problem. I believe it is a 2 or 3 moa size dot