I have an LMT MRP and Colt 6940, with LMT MWS on the way.
If you have a monolithic upper, what is/are your tool(s) of choice to get a light coat of CLP on the barrel and/or give it a good cleaning? I don’t baby them but would like to avoid removing barrels to get in there and clean out debris and coat w/CLP.
Being in the colder climate leads to condensation in and out of vehicles for coyote hunting for example so want to be sure no rust is forming.
As of now it’s cleaning rods and patches and/or long qtips shoved from all angles. I could use MPRO7 or similar and maybe air compressor if needed…
My VIS uppers have a removable bottom rail. I take the bottom off and use a rag.
My Mega mono upper does not have that feature so it just stays filthy…
The Colt 6940 also has a removable bottom rail, so just remove the bottom rail and wipe it down like you would any other rifle
ETA: I know the MRP as has already been mentioned has the feature but I don’t know about the MWS, though I would assume it also can be taken apart as well.
oh ok - gotcha. it’s like the VIS then. take a small oily rag, feed it around the barrel, grab both ends and just move it up and down over the top of the barrel.
Aerosol WD40 will displace any moisture. Its a crappy lube, but you arent looking to lube just stop rust and displace moisture. Likewise, aerosol CLP or nearly any other brand of lube would do the same too, all without disassembly.
WD40 is Water Displacement Formula 40. That is what it does; displace water. It is NOT a long term lubricant or protectant.
I’m only recomending WD-40 to DISPLACE the moisture he says he is getting under the mono rail while out hunting. After that, he can spray CLP or whatever oil he feeels appropriate for long term protection.
Furthermore, the whole “hygroscopic” thing is black magic voodoo that is brought up by people that don’t understand what that is, how it works and why it is not really relevant to this product. Usually from guys who cleaned thier guns with it and nothing else and pu them away for years and now can’t understand why thier guns rusted [it is NOT a long term protectant or lubricant]. These folks have a bad habit of spreading thier “beliefs” as well.
“It does not attract dirt or moisture to metal surfaces”
It should be patently obvious that dirt and dust will “stick” to anything wet if said dirt and dust are thrown into the air around said wet surface or directly on said wet surface. If this problem persists, remove it from the eviroment that puts so much dust or dirt into the air, or remove the excess oil that makes it wet. realistically, you should only be using it to displace rust or moisture - after that it should be replaced with a proper long term storage protectant/oil.
It IS worth noting that WD40 DOES contain petrolium distilates, which are harmful to many plastics and polymers.
I use the brake cleaner to douche everything out, then apply a protectant once dry. I do the same with my lowers as I don’t like to pull my FCG unless I have to.
Yes and I don’t oil a phosphated barrel. Eezox in a spray can would solve this for those that think they need to or actually have to oil a phosphated barrel.