Hello I am a specialist currently deployed in Baghdad, Iraq as an upgunner on the humvee. I had a few questions and tips to things I am currently doing regarding weapons maintenance feel free to comment on things I am doing and what I should or should not do. I don't think I am doing anything wrong because I am a pretty good shooter only qualifying sharpshooter once and the rest expert, but if you think something can improve my accuracy regarding weapons maintenance please post, thanks alot I appreciate it.
1.) CLP in chamber? I put a dad on a cutip and swirl it around the chamber, is a little lube in the chamber good?
2.) Soapy Water mixture on heat shield of M4, buttstock and hand guards, anything bad about this?
3.) Remington Dry Lube for bores and bullets. I spray it in the bore to fill in microscopic cracks in the barrel I also coat my bullets in it because it dosent attract sand and allows very smooth action through my weapon.
4.) Glass on ACOG 4x, I brush it off first to remove and particles and then wipe with a microfiber cloth any advice?
5.) M9 Mags, suck! lol anyway to keep them feeding better rather than cleaning them twice a week.
6.) CLP on the firing pin good or bad I've heard mostly no so I do not lube it, any opinions?
7.) Any 240 gunners out there? thats my primary weapon so if theres any little pieces of advice out there for keeping that in tip top shape let me know.
8.) Is there any type of good cleaner for the outside of my weapons that does not attract sand?
Thanks alot for the help everyone hope to hear from you soon.
-Specialist Hensley