Quote Originally Posted by Former Cav View Post
I started using break free CLP... GOOD STUFF however, during a rifle match the smoke would come out of the charging handle gap and go right into your aiming eye!! So I switched back to CLP. never had an issue.
In vietnam, we used CLP and DIESEL for the cleaning part. Course, I was in an armored cav unit. LOTS of DIESEL around. NEVER had a problem.
one stoppage due to ammo. (posted elsewhere)
run a small bead of RTV along the inside curve or the charging handle, and some anti stick or lube on the part of the upper where the charging handle stops against,
when it cures, it makes a good gasket to prevent the smoke from getting in your eyes