Thread: Why do people frown at using military rifles for hunting?

Originally Posted by Beavis

I think what Pat was trying to prove was you don't need to maintain the shit out of an AR for it to be reliable. I bought some slip 2000 to try and it works like pretty much everything else. These days when I feel a BCG needs lube I just chuck it in an almost empty container of Castrol 15W-40 diesel engine oil and shake it round. It comes out dripping and I chuck it straight back in the upper. The first shot produces a big puff of smoke and then it runs like a champ. I never clean it or wipe it down.

Hes right, you dont. Most modern, reputable assault rifles are similar as far as maintenance goes.