M4JOHN Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I Have a friend that just blessed himself with a M4, and he asked me if there is anything to do before he takes out for some practice... I initially thought , "no, should be good to go..." I took mine out and it only jammed once.... ...But then I remembered reading that someone had wrecked one because they didnt make sure it was properly lubed and such before taking out... So I ask, for clarification and opinions on the subject, "Are new firearms ready to shoot right out of the box, or is it better to strip them and lube as if you would after using them, before taking them out?" If the latter is the case, what are some important spots to check with the M4 specifically. thanks for the info in advace! Happy newyear to everyone here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I Have a friend that just blessed himself with a M4, and he asked me if there is anything to do before he takes out for some practice... I initially thought , "no, should be good to go..." I took mine out and it only jammed once.... ...But then I remembered reading that someone had wrecked one because they didnt make sure it was properly lubed and such before taking out... So I ask, for clarification and opinions on the subject, "Are new firearms ready to shoot right out of the box, or is it better to strip them and lube as if you would after using them, before taking them out?" If the latter is the case, what are some important spots to check with the M4 specifically. thanks for the info in advace! Happy newyear to everyone here! Hey John, I'd lube it up first, especially the rails inside the receiver that the BCG rides on, the tail section of the BCG and the bolt head but not the face/locking lug area. later, Hookster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tactical1 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Agree w/Hookster - I'd also pull the choke and make sure it's got the right lube on it and tight when re-installed - and obviously make sure one of Santa's elves isn't hiding in the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Agree w/Hookster - I'd also pull the choke and make sure it's got the right lube on it and tight when re-installed - and obviously make sure one of Santa's elves isn't hiding in the barrel Yeah +1 on the choke thread lube. I use this stuff by BC http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4967/Product/CHOKE_TUBE_LUBE Hookster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4JOHN Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 All good advice, thanks Hookster and Tactical1 I guess thats pretty common sense, I guess I put too much faith in some one else doing Q/A on such a device. from now on, anyting i buy that is new, Ill tear down and put it back together "correctly" and clean. Ill let my friend know what he should do, and thanks again ! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodfu Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Mine came with a number 3 choke in it, which works various shot, but if you want to do slugs, you should get a number 5 cylinder instead. I've heard the number 3 will wear out after ~100 slug rounds through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 My last M4 came with the choke finger tight only. So make sure it is torques down properly. Pull the BCG and lube it properly. The M4 likes to run wet. Not dripping, but a moderate obvious presence of lubricant on all bearing areas. How exactly does a M4 ruin itself if it wasn't fondled before firing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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