NAVY SEAL Shows how to lube your AR like a pro

[@TridentConcepts]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ2Zc5KGjtKlgrs

[@boogerdog5247]

If you can find it, I use Ma Deuce lube, 0-158 LSA Weapons Oil. MIL-L-46000B. MilSpec stuff from Nam era. Run it as hot as you want, or need, and it hangs with you.

[@hanc37]

In my past experience, a wet gun gets gummed up quicker. I will admit primers and powders have become much cleaner since the 80's. Just my 2 cents. Thank you for the tips...

[@RoadRage55]

Because he clearly states where to put the oil, and if you don’t know the terms he’s using, maybe you should get a paintball gun instead. 🤷‍♂️

[@armageddon1403]

Heres an exellent video on how to lube your AR! You should watch since you have no clue. And I will send your link to Don Shipley because you are not a seal. A seal would know how to lube! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jafVn6iamNGXZ8U

[@SilverTreasures]

I love how he shows everything without showing anything.

[@XOmegaX76]

Unfortunately, I completely agree with you... I was being optimistic, trying to re-watch the video. Maybe I just missed what he was showing? Nope. Can't see anything.

[@preachers4135]

Exactly!

[@armyastro]

I seen everything perfectly and actually lubricant mine the same way. 🤷‍♂️

[@djjinerson]

Great camera work 😂 at least he’s given us a good idea …… just grease the ish out dat tang

[@atrocious_pr0xy]

Basically, make it juicy

[@MikrosAngelos]

I've be working the AR platform system for a better part of 30 years and lubing the gas ports. I have never experienced problems due to having too much lube on the BCG. Dry and dirty = bad, wet and dirty = not bad, wet and clean = best....I've used Mobil 1 and Crown Purple synthetic oil for years on select fire ARs and have had great success.

[@jonathanaldana4941]

What grade do you recommend for the crown purple oil?

[@scottshipley7376]

​@@jonathanaldana4941 I don't know what he recommends but I use any synthetic automotive oil, 20w seems to "hang on" or stay put the best with out being to thick..

[@simonize251]

@@jonathanaldana4941use whatever oil comes off your dipstick. Doesn’t matter

[@Craig52-zq1bt]

I make my own oil from an oil base and additives. Best I have found to lube guns as I added a 'wetting agent' to make the oil creep and cling. I always hated oiling the trigger pins and finding my oil outside the receiver. My oil fixed that.

[@Craig52-zq1bt]

​@@simonize251 Right! If it will run your engine, it will run your gun and do it for less.

[@ZFlyingVLover]

The 'still' shots would be 1000x more useful if you included an arrow on the area where the drop should be placed

[@tracykooken2606]

true that amigo !!!😊

[@littlejp6090]

not very hard to figure it out. if you own an AR you should know the AR

[@elultimo102]

@@littlejp6090 If that's the case, why do you need to watch the video?

[@Cakesadamant]

​@@elultimo102curiousity and seeing how others do it. Have you not watched a video or two on here about something you already know but just enjoy seeing nonetheless?

[@elultimo102]

@@Cakesadamant ---"Littlejp6090" said you should know your AR. What if you're a new owner, without a manual? I would have liked an arrow or a closeup of the oiler, to indicate the precise points to be lubed.

[@Stew357]

Jeff, I couldn't see where the drops of oil were going. Perhaps a sharpened pencil could be used to point to the oil points.

[@TridentConcepts]

We've added a modern version to our future lineup.

[@urp7006]

No way man. Laser pointer. It’s 2023 brother! Haha But I do agree with you on wanting to see the points. I wasn’t following the logic of the oil in front of the gas tube, and most of this video frankly? But I’m willing to listen and learn.

[@Stew357]

@@urp7006 You got me there buddy, I'm 67. lol

[@andrewcarlson2178]

Thanks for the lube update. I've always just used CLP because that's what we used in the Marines and it always worked. Then I caught myself getting a nickel boron bolt carrier group which we never used and I realized that there are definitely upgrades to what I used 25 years ago LOL.

[@ruebenllongoria836]

Why are you introducing points of failure into your weapon system, Marine?

[@AtlasJotun]

Hey man, dumb civvie here: CLP is the shit! My Navy cousins put me onto CLP over a decade ago. I've tried a few others, personally can't see much difference between Slip and Break-Free in terms of film strength or overall performance, but CLP outperformed everything except Clenzoil in ProjectFarm's CLP lubricity test (video link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJrFg5itodOXgsk ). Ballistol is another CLP with a military background but it did really poorly in PF's tests. I note it starts out too thin yet separates/gets chunky in the cold. Also doesn't seem to be as alkaline as they claim, not prevent rust in the bore of my flintlock which had already been cleaned with boiling water. Especially with slick nickel-coated parts, I'd say regular old CLP is _still_ an excellent choice for your AR and would definitely recommend substantive research before switching. Semper Fidelis!

[@andrewcarlson2178]

@@AtlasJotun Thanks for the feedback! It's funny but I just never switched. It's like you said: worked in the sandbox, works in the freezing cold. I figured there was always something new and more advanced out there but I was too lazy to research it. Lol kinda like optics...I'm hell on wheels with the iron sights, then I finally gave in to the red dot/holographic and now I'm getting LPVOs haha.

[@Allazander]

@@andrewcarlson2178 I got old, eyes got bad, switched from iron to red dot a few years back, just ordered an LPVO earlier today, needed something to bring those 100yd targets into focus. Age catches us all eventually.

[@BuddWolf]

CLP is the best imo. Never had one bit of trouble in any of my firearms since using it.

[@johndotter351]

I always found that lubing all bearing points have worked the best for me.

[@weaponeer]

As a master armored w/40 years experience as well a disabled army veteran with 12 of my 18 years service as a unit armorer. - that said, the type and amount of lube depends on the environment and weather.... Desert and -50 below are not the same and should not be treated the same. A good example is extreme cold. You want to test your lube to see if it thickens or freezes the bolt shut. Typically we would take a clean dry cloth and wipe the carrier and inner parts to remove any excess oil. Note: the bolt is impregnated with oil already for storage so even after wiping it down, it still has proper lubrication. I could write a book on the topic including the real pro tips on lubrication and cleaning but it would take up too much space here

[@Nylonscheme]

Start a channel man with your phone. Lots of experience in many areas it seems, we need new people in the community with real life application experience

[@weaponeer]

@@Nylonscheme I have a ton of videos as weaponeer.

[@brent3569]

Write that book and publish it online

[@dirtmagurt5752]

Terrible camera shots of WHERE your applying the oil. It would be great for new shooters if you Redo this video showing where the drops land.

[@TridentConcepts]

Thanks, video was shot over 10 years ago😂

[@JJeffriesG]

Please add arrows or point with a pointer to lube points.

[@catchthewind8563]

Weapons maintenance is one of my favorite things to do. To oil mine, I actually take the weapon apart and lightly oil the bcg, bolt, firing pin, charging handle, slide slots, trigger group, buffer, and buffer spring. I also oil the barrel, dust cover spring, and sides of my rifle. Good for over 2,000 rounds until cleaning again. I use CLP, and it works great. I heard Frog Lube is good to!

[@JesserDaddy]

I do the same thing just as a habit to prevent rust if i dont go shooting for awhile and its down in the basement safe. Have the moisture absorbers also but definitely coat them all in oil and just wipe away excess

[@aaron6268]

Frog Lube will make it a Ferrari.

[@robertopp2283]

Frog lube is great in warm weather. I live in North Dakota and found that when the temps drop below freezing I get malfunctions that don’t appear when I use Slip 2000 in my DI AR as well as my pistols. I now use Slip all the time.

[@catchthewind8563]

@robertopp2283 Thanks for the info! I will be checking out Slip when I get off work today lol.

[@blt981]

Your verbal instructions were good but not good closeups of where you oiled. If you want more followers get closeups that are well lit showing what your doing. Don’t assume all viewers are as sophisticated about your rifles explain the two types of ARs your wo4king on. Your camera was too far away from you cut distance in half. Show your upper torso then bring sr into the picture.

[@85mackey1]

@Chris090883 Actually using things like synthetic oil and wheel bearing grease have been used by more shooters than you may think. There's nothing wrong with using it. The synthetic oil works great to deal with the heat generated by the gases.

[@mfults6915]

I have used the amsoil forever

[@aaron6268]

Wheel bearing is far more efficient, one of my favorite alt lubes.

[@BPKROME]

13 years later this guy getting ripped a new one.

[@markdavidson1049]

I don’t understand how putting oil in the gas port does anything. Putting the oil on the “neck” of the bolt right behind the chamber locking lugs is good but what was missed was putting lube on the cam pin and then applying some lube to the 4 “rails” that surround the bolt.

[@TridentConcepts]

This was a field lube application demonstration

[@mnixxon]

So put the slippery stuff on the moving parts. Got it. Thanks Chief!

[@Wreck-It-Rob]

He submitted this video to the pentagon for review and what we have here is what remains after being redacted.

[@TridentConcepts]

🤣🤣🤣

[@adonian]

I just finished building my first lower. Now I gotta lube it. Thx for this video.

[@TridentConcepts]

Congrats and you're welcome

[@skullofserpent5727]

So adding oil in to a pressure release ports seems to be excellent idea.

[@TechDvrNJ]

Really appreciate you taking the time to share this. It would great if you could include a pointer or arrow on the stills so we can see exactly where the oil should go. Thank you again!

[@sahlomonic]

Honestly, anywhere metal rubs against metal is where lube needs to go. Pretty simple yet a lot of people try to overcomplicate it

[@thomasjefferson2676]

Good grief, you people really need your hands held don’t you. If you don’t know what a Gasport is, then, maybe you don’t understand a rifle.

[@Formerlywarmer]

Great camera work. Could’ve done this on fm radio

[@johnmarkharris]

I don’t think you’re supposed to put it in the gas port. The gun doesn’t move the charging handle when it cycles, don’t lube the top of that handle. You want lube on the exterior of the BCG wherever it rubs on the upper, and on the bolt where it rubs inside the BCG. Use any synthetic high heat motor oil. No problems 😊

[@codbot3251]

It’s easier to chamber the rifle when you lube the charging handle, especially once your rifle starts to get dirty.

[@johnmarkharris]

@@codbot3251 never been an issue for me. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@codbot3251]

@@johnmarkharris run your gun through dirt for a few days and you’ll see what I mean

[@joesmith201212]

OMG I swear I watched 100 videos that say dont lube the bolt vent holes I'm so confused now.

[@IMABEAST191]

I use motor oil one bottle last years if you have more then 1 gun maybe less. But motor oil works good last long time probly better then any quality gun oil out there you just get a big bottle for 5$ vs. 10-30$ for a lil over a quarter of the 5$ bottle.

[@mikimiki195]

Back in 90s Balkan wars we just used regular engine oil. Nothing fancy it works just fine Thanks for video 👍🏻

[@sawmanbigtreeslayer2360]

Thanks for serving!!

[@BigMackM27]

5W30 has and always will be peak performance. Motor oil has a legal obligation to perform to a set standard, firearm oil does not

[@SP-wk1en]

I run Mobil 1on mine. Quite a bit cheaper per oz.

[@mstrdiver]

@@BigMackM27- In the early 70s with the 101st at Campbell, we used the 5W30 [ND - no detergent] on the M-60 MGs and they fed belted rounds through like a champ, plus it made clean-up easier even after running multiple hundreds of blanks rounds thru for exercises. Now the barrels were a different matter, so we broke down the guns and put them through a parts washer we acquired [don't ask about that] with clean solvent to cut the fouling gunpowder loose to clean the barrels, gas pistons and chambers. Mstrdiver - US Army 1973 to 1995

[@bogeywins]

​@@mstrdiverhow did you acquire the parts washer?

[@bmarks109]

I really appreciate a short, concise video that shows something useful like this. I pass on the 20 min videos on the same subject (and most subjects for that matter). Unfortunately, I’m a noob, I really needed to see exactly where the drops hit, so in the end, it didn’t help me (at least at this time), Thanks for the content though

[@TridentConcepts]

Understood, this video was produced over a decade ago in an adhoc manner. We might update the video when we have a chance. Thanks and welcome to the community.

[@JimEdmiston]

I share the same sentiment. Odd that this video is showing up in our feeds despite being so old...

[@J.Young808]

Yeah when the Copyright came up with 2010 I had to look at the video date and saw 13y 😮

[@andallthatcouldhavebeen...9175]

@@JimEdmistonodd indeed. I’ve never seen or heard of this channel before, yet here it was in the top of my feed when I opened KZbin.

[@mikejeffsteel]

​@@TridentConceptsYes, please make an updated video on this subject.

[@joshg2714]

Question: Why drop lube in the ports? Won't that just cause carbon to build up inside the BCG?

[@Mo-cn9kd]

shouldnt be done

[@mattmaffett5879]

Thank god there are better informed people on the internet, cause if this were the only "how to" vid on this subject, there'd be a LOT of busted AR's out there...

[@PorscheSpeedster-kz6nc]

Would be good to have arrows for the lube spots to make it clearer. Thank you.

[@MPGunther1]

Would have helped if you would have shown where you actually dropped the oil. New owner and this really didn't tell me much

[@TridentConcepts]

Thanks for the comment and welcome to the community. Can appreciate your concerns as a new owner. Please send us an email to [e-mail] and we will be happy to go over it in detail with you. Stay safe.

[@DS-nq1dg]

Lubed up is always better than dry!! That's a life lesson kids!

[@TheShooter762]

Proper way to lube AR: 1. Pull out BCG 2. drop bcg in bucket of motor oil 3. Shake bcg once to remove excess 4. Put bcg back in gun. 5. Have faith that you are properly lubed.

[@mistersmith3986]

You forgot the light a match part.

[@madride858585]

Nice terrible advise

[@aaronmutch1883]

Motor oil isn’t flammable like gas. Doesn’t mean you can’t light it on fire, but it’s not that easy. (At least I don’t think it is, and I’m an expert. That means you have to listen to what I say)

[@pdmustgtd1013]

I use motor oil it stays where you put it doesn't run off like the thin oil does. Only thing thin oil does just run down into buffer tube

[@tuttifongul2006]

😂😂😂 sounds about right.

[@punisher3167]

Let me save everyone a lot of money. We used CLP in the ARMY during training,as well in Combat in Afghanistan. I started using Engine oil, I figured out that using a Full Synthetic lightweight Engine Oil was not only as good, but probably better. I have continued to do so after my Discharge from the Military. You can buy 2 Quarts of it for less around what a 4oz bottle of CLP costs. I get the Five Quart judge ,then put it into smaller bottles. I have taken a quart, and poured a small amount of the Oil in a little lid or container, then dip a Q-tip,or oil dropper,and apply. I have put it on the finish of outside of rifles, and pistols, it works great. Just think,If the oil will last 10k miles + in a engine that is running at hot temperatures,as well as high RPM’s for that duration, “ You know we have all went well past the 10k mark”, then it will do great for a rifle that will likely never get to that same level of heat, friction and so on . Unless you’re using a German MG-42/MG3 ect… But even then I would still use the same. You get the idea. ARMY MOS 12/B SAPPER! Actually SAPPER,not just wearing a SAPPER Unit Patch. No offense to those who do,you can call it on thing , and I will call it another. For the Marines,Tomato 🍅, Potato 🥔 🖍️ . Jk, we love the Marines….. Not really…👌🏽

[@keithheinz1724]

Why not lube all shiny metal. If you shoot the metal to metal will show.

[@TridentConcepts]

The point of the video is to avoid breaking down the rifle and quickly lube to prevent any downtime in class.

[@tracykooken2606]

froglube. AEA Zeus .72 caliber. plus 3 others. but the bigZ is a unusual piece. others such as the 4400 FPE Fury 20mm ( .787" cal ).( sexy looking thing ) then our Umarex " Hammer " .50 cal pcp. this is a great little run around hunt bigger game fella !!! cleans easy, low maint. looks nice with scratchs n general field wear. slings well too 😊. last but NOT least my ( WELL used ) Gammo varmint in .177 cal. my first venture into " real " break barrels !! the rest was curiosity buys i guess.

[@65cbtengr]

We used CLP in the 80’s tried and true, still use it.

[@redcloudshaman2509]

100%

[@Joe-qh4px]

U.S. Marine here, we still use CLP. This dude is obviously being paid to use this stuff.

[@miguelperaza6615]

You cannot put oil in those 2 gas ports , because it will blow hot air and burn up the oil , it doesn't help , the first round will blow anything outta those holes, not even grease would do any good .

[@TridentConcepts]

We love hearing these comments. It's as if you know more than we do😆

[@francispressly8517]

When you are showing where to apply oil, you give a frame shot without pointing out exactly where it goes (you just talk about it without pointing out where you are talking about), then you cut to a side angle shot and you can't see where EXACTLY you are applying the oil.

[@TridentConcepts]

Yeah, the video is over a dozen years old so we've learned a lot.

[@trenton6621]

Much more intrigued by this dudes sick rifle set up

[@RyDeezy]

Brownells advises against these oiling techniques. They are not oil holes, they are gas release holes. Oil is for friction points of metal components that continuously interact with each other.

[@brent3569]

There are wear points inside the bcg that need oil and those holes grant access to them. The gas check ring is one example.

[@flobie1kenobi]

you could take your bolt out, oil it, put it back in, and it would be the same result as just dropping oil in those holes. you wan't those surfaces coated so carbon doesn't build up as much, and blows out those holes!

[@paythesnucka4100]

Why cant I get a good answer on this !!! It's back and forth oil the gas ports don't oil the gas ports ????

[@jackcantrell791]

They want to sell you parts

[@DrJapan]

when using lubricants of all sorts the use of an apron is a must.

[@TheHog131]

Can’t see where he dropped the oil. 👎

[@aaron6268]

First I'd dry wipe the metal on the outside, I would clp the rag, clean the bolt carrier disassembled, assemble carrier, rag the carrier, rag the muzzle entrance, return carrier and return 2 parts of rifle, rag mag entrance, cut tee shirt for cleaning barrel from muzzle with the key loop, that part is a true art form, you got to feel the shots you made and the shots you never missed, then with a third rag sexy wipe the metal parts on the outside except the muzzle. Wipe your hands with the third cloth and wipe with the other side. Dropping lube directly can warp the metal, it can always be buffed out, it's totally doable for burst. That run it wet comment is mostly true for a Green Beret from that era would shoot before they aim, if that makes sense to some of you.

[@daddyofcallie]

New subscriber. Like your videos. I attempt to learn some of what you've graciously provided in terms of firearms handling, so thanks much! I read the 13 years of comments. You're quite patient with your commenters.

[@TridentConcepts]

Haha, thanks and welcome aboard. Hard to believe this video is that old.

[@kentwilliams3326]

Agree on lube amount. We tried (yuma desert w/160 M-16s) no lube, light lube, moderate lube, and heavy lube. We initially thought that no or light lube would be best in that sandy, dusty environment, but when the smoke, cleared heavy lube was decidedly the best.

[@Lester.M]

Thank you.

[@JJeffriesG]

Please add arrows or point with a pointer.

[@SmilingLifeJacket-ny9ih]

Helpful information.

[@TridentConcepts]

Glad you enjoyed the video...thanks.

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

if its "too much" lube the gun will burn it off anyways so go till you feel safe is how I look at it and i've used 3 in 1 for years.

[@RattleCanRebuildz]

Thanks for the reminder. Lubing guns now!

[@buckrod73]

I have been playing with guns since the 60's and all we really used was 3n1 oil. I have a box of lubes next to my box of holsters. Now I clean with Ed's Red and lube with Mobil 1 or syn. ATF and a good grade of grease you can buy in any automotive dept. What I am seeing is good marketing and way overthinking. If you want to play with the lubes, by all means do it, but you really don't need to. And if you want to ask enough qualified people about how much lube to use, it runs from dry to dripping.

[@TridentConcepts]

We are all a product of our own thinking and experiences. If you are happy with your system, good for you. After removing poor quality firearms, magazines and ammunition from the equation the majority of malfunctions we see in classes are due to poor lubricant and not knowing where to apply the lubricant. I have been in austere conditions where we outran our supply chain. It taught me to consider alternatives to what I prefer to use and I used everything from motor oil to Vaseline. The only reason we recommend this product is because it was tested on our machine guns, extreme heat and pressure. Then we took a year to use it exclusively in our classes. Our students participated in the test by following instructions prior to the class then instructions for lubricating during the class. In that time period, we documented over 100k rounds fired. When the protocol was followed with quality firearms, ammunition and magazines the only errors we experienced we operator induced. But you go on with your bad self...

[@cmcer1995]

This video lacks in the fact you are not actually showing the oil actually being applied to the areas you are talking about. You show pictures of the areas of the weapon but none of actually applying the oil to the exact spot you are lubing. A beginner would have difficulty in imagining exactly where to apply the drops.

[@masalb2]

slip 2000 is an amazing lubricant, I bought it randomly one time just trying out different lubes, and I haven't seen my AR run so well ever highly recommend

[@fignewtoneater]

works well as a personal lubricant as well

[@TheRetiredVeteran]

@@fignewtoneater Gross!

[@LTTUSA]

If you enjoy scraping carbon off your bolt when cleaning it then by all means drop lube into the gas port holes.

[@TridentConcepts]

Whether your put lube in through the gas ports or directly onto the bolt it doesn't matter. I'm sure you didn't mean to imply not lubricating the bolt is a recommendation.

[@ericstites9470]

So how does lube end up getting to the rails that the BCG rides on? All I see happening on a DI system is the oil being blown out of the gas ports the first time the weapon is fired - the bolt itself is lubed well enough the way you showed, but that bolt carrier is running dry. When I was overseas, our team commander uhhh, procured, a can of graphite powder. I used it in place of CLP on my 203, and it worked like a charm! Being a dry lube, it didn't attract dust or sand. And being in a dry desert environment I didn't have to worry about rust that the CLP would've been needed for. Might've actually NEEDED to clean/relube maybe twice a month.

[@TheDoorspook11c]

Navy SEAL can never really get past their service. I mean, they're like vegans, "Hi how are you?" " I'm a SEAL, wanna SEAL with me?"

[@chrismcrae4652]

Could not see half the spots you oiled

[@SilverBullet93GT]

yt actually promoted this video because the algorithm thought is about lube :)

[@johnraba8669]

I have never seen anyone lube their AR this way. Thanks, but I will keep doing it the way I have been taught. AR rifles fail for two reasons. Bad magazines and improperly lubrication.

[@TridentConcepts]

That's quite alright, it is has only been working in student's guns for over a dozen of years with hundreds of thousands of rounds down range.

[@johnraba8669]

@@TridentConcepts To each their own I suppose. This video, however, is the only one out of dozens I have seen that recommends this technique. The manufacturers don't even recommend what is portrayed here.

[@mindcraftpoly8869]

@@johnraba8669 it’s common practice for those in the know

[@johnraba8669]

@@mindcraftpoly8869 This is virtually the only video that suggests this method. Just saying.

[@mindcraftpoly8869]

@@johnraba8669 keep in mind, this is a quick field expedient way to get a little oil inside your bcg which you can’t quickly do any other way. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGbLioyvYrSeeck Here’s one. John’s pretty legit...

[@schmacintyre6099]

AR guys: You put oil here and here and here…. AK guys: What is oil?

[@overniter5966]

Hi, Could you use a pointer of some type to show exactly where you are applying the oil? Thanks.

[@handy9smith764]

The only way you would know where he put the oil is if you already knew , you show a picture then who knows where you actually put the oil !

[@TridentConcepts]

This video was produced for our students coming to training class to prepare them for the high rounds to keep their rifles on the line. But thanks for stopping by

[@NavinJohnson_thethird]

I will probably never own an AR-15 but here I am.

[@mrouija25]

I would never put lube in any gas ports/vents on any weapon system! All that does it attract carbon/dirt and make it stick to the surface. It will eventually clog up your ports and your weapon will be out of the fight. Ar platform rifles actually require very minimal lubrication. If you want to know where to lube field strip the gun, look for the wear/rub marks, place a drop of oil then lightly rub in with rag. Thats it good to go for a few thousand rounds! No disrespect by the way, everyone has their own opinion on how to lubricate weapon systems, but few are doing it the most effective way!

[@whyzee720]

slip 2000 is pretty good stuff. one one my buddies in my platoon was sent a box of the stuff when i was in iraq about 5 years ago. works real great with DI gas system. no one that used this lube experienced any malfunctions (besides faulty magazines) at all. since ive been out of active duty ive been using tetra gun grease on most of my personal firearms including my gas piston operated ar's, m1a's, and all of my pistols. both of these lubes are great and are recommended from my experience.

[@retirednobaddays456]

The only other thing I would suggest is to add a small amount of synthetic grease to the area where the cam pin comes into contact with the bolt. Why are you lubing the top of the charging handle?

[@gfyabc]

Gravity

[@MannyScoot]

all my weapons operate real good with G-96 Synthetic CLP Gun Oil-MIL-PRF-63460E Cleaner.........

[@Rustebadge]

I use sausage gravy myself. Smells great when it heats up under fire. Makes everyone hungry.

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

Yeah that is something that pisses me off people running their guns dry.

[@garolstipock]

Thanks for clarifying this. My AR is my first 'black gun' and I found myself taken aback by the numerous vids getting almost dental pick and magnifying-monocle level of detail for dis-assembly, cleaning and lubing, and then there are the folks on AR forums.. I kept asking myself..."Battle rifle no?..and they've gone to war for 40yrs with such a drama queen?"(proven tho it plainly is) I mean to take very good care of it but glad to know it doesnt 'require' attention akin to an italian supercar.

[@joshuad748]

For whatever reason gun cleaning methods are so debated in the gun world. I always took a more detailed approach to cleaning my guns. I do more than your typical field strip usually and clean after I shoot every-time no matter how little or much rounds I put through the gun. I know I don’t have to clean my m4 as much as I do. I know my particular one can run probably 800-1000 rounds before it needs real attention. I clean it anyways. I do this for one reason. It’s better for your guns to be clean than dirty.

[@leftyeh6495]

I have an AR with over 15k through it that hasn't been cleaned in 10 years. 😂 I just wipe mobile 1 on the bcg time to time. It still shoots the same old 2moa groups, and still runs just fine. I've just been torture testing it for years.

[@nikkisdad6705]

I couldnt see where the oil was dropping.

[@nadanada-n6c4x]

Couldn't see most of the points you were oiling.

[@TridentConcepts]

We understand they are difficult to see, but hopefully the explanation helps.

[@samruez5108]

i WISH YOU WOULD HAVE PLACED ARROWS ON TO THE SPECIFIC AREAS YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT

[@roberthennesey5166]

can not see the exact spots you are oiling!!!

[@TridentConcepts]

Understood, it is difficult to get everything done in a single video.

[@misconduct6845]

ah yes, when I saw my grandpa just rack the slide and dropped some oil, I thought to myself don’t you have to take it apart. Oh well I guess thats how it was back in the day

[@SuperVorpalbunny]

Could you do another video showing specific target locations? The video is unclear on those points! Thanks!

[@TridentConcepts]

Will try to update the video, stay tuned.

[@bobcat9501]

remember guys she's doesn't like it dry neither does your ar

[@TridentConcepts]

Well said...

[@rohawaha]

Retied Marine , you can oil using this method for break in 150-250 rounds. Then each time you clean your rifle , look at you bolt carefully and inside your upper receiver. everywhere you see wear " shiny spots" oil those areas . Because that is where your bolt makes contact, using a q tip lightly oil the back side of the locking lugs for good bolt unlocking/ timing when firing. In very hot climates like where I live in Florida, Arizona ect. I use a thin grease because the heat can cause much of the oil to flow off the bolt with high heat and gravity . Just food for thought.

[@ryanjacobsen9557]

Astroglide for the win

[@TridentConcepts]

Hahahahahaha, in a pinch I've used vaseline😂

[@ryanjacobsen9557]

In a pinch I used the Transmission dipstick on my patrol vehicle.

[@guruthossindarin3563]

It would be nice to see where those drops are hitting.

[@TridentConcepts]

We've been toying with the idea of remaking this video

[@TruthSlayer11]

Great video but when you show you're still images of where the drop of oil goes draw an arrow into that still image so that everyone knows exactly the point you're talking about

[@TridentConcepts]

Take a look at the pinned video in the comments and give us some feedback. Thanks.

[@TerminalM193]

I hope this is for while out in the field under extreme use like during combat or maybe during a class where there's little to no time to properly break the rifle apart and clean/lube. Any other reason and it's just encouraging bad habits. It's super easy to field strip, clean and lube an AR. For any new users don't let the thought of care and maintenance scare you like it did me when I first started. Once you get through it for the first time then it's a cakewalk from then on out!

[@TridentConcepts]

While those are good conditions to apply the lube, this method will work regardless. This method also does not create any bad habits, it is just a simple and easy method to care for your rifle.

[@jasonmaxwell7558]

The purpose of this method is two reasons! First and most importantly is so you don’t loose any parts to your weapon as you don’t know when the enemy is going to come charging in during battlefield operations! Lastly I think it may have to do with zero of your optics! Bang them around while you disassemble your weapon. Some even take them off and try to put them in the same spots when done. Some optics are way better at holding zeros than others but why take the chance?

[@aaron6268]

You can bare shoot a bullet without the mag, if it's really clogged.

[@ELIRAXPRT]

Can you address grease vs oil to lube a gun? When to use grease if ever?

[@richardturk7162]

TW25B has worked great in my DI ARs. My piston and belt feds stay wet with AWT extreme force oil .

[@BigCountry-df9rj]

If this dude is really a Navy Seal, it just goes to show that not every elite operator is knowledgeable/credible. 😂

[@3cap97]

....but you are...?

[@mdd1963]

This would seem to be an 'abbreviated lube job for combat expected in next 5 min!' ; perhaps adequate, but, not as ideal as removal/disassembly of BCG...@@3cap97

[@StevenRoberts-m8v]

Thank You sir,for your proper instruction on lubing the AR platform!!!! USAF VET here you are correct!!!!!!🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯👍👍🤝✌️😉😎

[@chadhaire1711]

Bullshit...he has no clue how to lube and neither do you...but what do you expect from a flyboy watching a salvation army reject who doesn't know crap about guns.

[@stevemaslow703]

the pressure and heat is so high, anything in the ports is instantly burned and ejected...prob. on the first round

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

helpful info, thanks

[@joelynch1059]

I use Lucas products. Hoppes back in the day.

[@TridentConcepts]

We haven't seen the Lucas products in our course enough to say good/bad or whether it performs better than Slip200. What I can say is the performance record for Slip2000 is incredibly hard to beat.

[@joelynch1059]

@@TridentConcepts l will definitely try a bottle next time. Thanks for your videos!

[@MultiSr16]

thx jeff., keep the vids coming., we're out here watchin, and it gives a great impression of your company

[@dougbach7105]

good class thanks!

[@rlsjunior797]

Why not just take the bolt carrier group and charging handle out so you can properly lube them? It only takes 10 seconds.....that way you can put a little oil on your thumb and lube the buffer tube as well.

[@ThisFish888]

Why bother, he's not.cleaning it he just oild the bcg and receiver at the same time. oil is gonna get into the buffer tube anyways when the bolt is back and if the gun is.standing on the butt like in a.safe the buffer tube collects oil.

[@TerminalM193]

Completely agree. Unless I'm in the fight of my life after going through so many rounds that my properly cleaned and lubed gun actually needs more lube then I see no reason why to not properly care for the rifle. It's so damn quick and easy.

[@thewaydownmachine]

It's just faster

[@John5.56]

You could always just pull the bcg out and lube it properly. It’s so easy to pull an AR apart I don’t understand the point of just needlessly slopping oil into an open bolt.

[@TridentConcepts]

The point of the video was a field expedient procedure to quickly lubricate the rifle.

[@FierceMouse]

I appreciate the video. It has been 11 years, do you still run this wet or has your maintenance changed?

[@TridentConcepts]

I don't know if I can qualify how "wet" I run the rifle in the video, but I use the same procedure if that helps.

[@FierceMouse]

@@TridentConcepts - Thank you for responding, thanks again for the video/channel.

[@urp7006]

Why are you putting oil in the gas port? All that’s going to happen is it’s going to get blown out as soon as you fire the weapon. Can you please explain how this helps? What am I missing? Also, why no oil on the actual rail/track that the BCG travels on? The metal on metal that is actually making contact? I’m having a hard time understanding your logic here. I’m certainly not saying you’re wrong. But I would definitely appreciate some clarification given this is essentially going against everything I know about lubing my AR?

[@starbuck1776]

Thanks for posting this sir!!! I started oiling my rilfe this way last November when I first saw this video. Works like a charm, in fact I just completed a EAG class with Uncle Pat in St.Augustine this last weekend. We went through just over 1500 rounds each in 3 days. I oiled up my carbine each morning before our morning brief, and I had no problems whatsoever. I have around 6000 rounds through this upper without cleaning, just lube every 500-600 rounds!! Thanks again!!!

[@madride858585]

Terrible advice

[@joemamma2647]

​@@madride858585agree 😂😂

[@justinschuyler]

This video has so much nostalgia. The Larue rail, TD stubby grip, Troy battle sights, and a Ready Mag!!!! Love it.

[@TridentConcepts]

I know right...you got to love the #OG

[@bobt471]

🎉 Would be Great video if you actually pointing to where you dropped the oil lube???😮 but thx

[@rotorheadv8]

I first learned how to maintain the AR platform in the Marine Corps in 1980. Have been shooting it since.