I have a couple of ARs and have been real interested in Mini 14s lately, so...
I picked up a new stainless/synthetic ranch rifle. Put a Leupold VX-1 2-7 in Ruger factory rings and a Choate hand-guard on it. Before the first range trip I cleaned it and lubed with 1 shot. I had several times where the bolt would not close fully and needed a nudge. I also had a few FTEs. I ran a total of 120 rounds through it and had more problems as the round count went up. All using the 2 factory 5 round mags.
For you experienced Mini shooters, do you think it's under lubed?
I'll clean it and lube per the Brownell's video. Probably over thinking it, but curious what more experienced Mini shooters think.
Here she is
I picked up a new stainless/synthetic ranch rifle. Put a Leupold VX-1 2-7 in Ruger factory rings and a Choate hand-guard on it. Before the first range trip I cleaned it and lubed with 1 shot. I had several times where the bolt would not close fully and needed a nudge. I also had a few FTEs. I ran a total of 120 rounds through it and had more problems as the round count went up. All using the 2 factory 5 round mags.
For you experienced Mini shooters, do you think it's under lubed?
I'll clean it and lube per the Brownell's video. Probably over thinking it, but curious what more experienced Mini shooters think.
Here she is