During the last several years, the sale ofAR-pattern firearms like the SAINThas been through the roof.
Each pop in of firearm varies in how it is field-stripped and cleaned for routine maintenance.
This article is going to discuss the most popular semi-automatic rifle in America, the AR-15.
The second entry in the “Springfield Armory Workbench” series covers the SAINT.
And before we get started, lets touch on gun safety.
If there is a magazine in the rifle, I will remove it.
you might now separate the upper receiver from the lower receiver.
The Workbench series of videos is designed to offer users a detailed guide to the care and maintenance of their firearms.
At this point, you might set aside the upper receiver, and focus cleaning the lower receiver.
It has been my experience that the lower receiver doesnt usually get particularly dirty.
I usually just use some Q-tips to clean any fouling in the area of the trigger/fire control area.
Once you have determined the firearm is clear and unloaded, you can begin disassembly.
I like to also put a few drops of oil on the springs once cleaned.
Onward and Upward
I will now move onto the upper receiver.
I unlock the charging handle and pull it along with the bolt carrier group out the back.
Steve focused on cleaning the lower of the SAINT first, before moving on to the upper receiver.
These parts are usually pretty dirty, and I really focus my attention on them.
I like to use a small M16-style brush.
There are many on the market and they work as advertised.
Steve used an M16 brush during the cleaning of the SAINT.
From here I move onto cleaning the bore.
I do like to use a bore guide when I clean the bore of the rifle.
Its not necessary, just a nice to have.
The process for thoroughly cleaning the bore is covered in detail in the video at the top of the page.
I will run a couple of solvent-soaked patches through the barrel with an appropriately sized cleaning rod.
Once this is complete, I will run a few more solvent-soaked patches through the bore.
You will notice that the first three to four wet patches will be very dirty.
Judicious lubrication is one of the final steps of the cleaning and maintenance process.
Once the wet patches are not dirty, I will run three to five dry patches through the bore.
I will then use patches and Q-tips to remove the fouling.
you could find AR-specific chamber swabs that make this process really simple.
Properly maintained and cared for, your SAINT should offer you years of faithful service.
You will also see there is about 2 of the gas tube that protrudes into this groove.
Q-tips and solvent are the best for this in my opinion.
Once these areas are cleaned, you are finished cleaning you SAINT AR rifle.
Prior to re-assembling your rifle, it needs to be lubricated.
I like to use a light oil on all the parts where there is metal-to-metal contact.
Reassembly of your SAINT is as easy as reversing the disassembly procedure.
Be safe, have fun and enjoy your SAINT.
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