Just Ordered My First Black Rifle

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I just ordered a Stag Arms Model 4L from my local shop. I have wanted one for a while and have finally gone through with it. It should be here within a week and I'm super excited!

I can't wait to get it.

What should I do when I get it though? I plan to strip it and clean and oil it but I'm not sure how I should go about doing it or how much oil I should use. How should I clean it and what should I do and avoid doing?

Also, are there any ammo and magazine brands that I should avoid?

I can't wait to join the black rifle club.
 
All AR's like women, run better when wet. Use lots of oil.

Some AR's ship oiled and some ship dry depending on manufacturer so check yours out before the first shot.
 
"Keep it clean, or it won't work"

Really that isn't completely true, I've had and seen plently of AR's run completely filthly in excess of 1000's of rounds. Wet and dream do go together though.
 
Welcome to the world of EBR's.

I use several different types of mags without issue, but there are some that are just plain junk.

My favorite though are the Magpul PMags.

Stag makes a fine rifle. Don't get carried away with accessorizing the hell out of it up front. Take your time, decide on what functions you want to add and shop around.

Enjoy.
 
Congratulations on your first AR.

For a good cleaning thread, I recommend the following one at M4carbine.net: http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=35490

You DO NOT need to keep your AR spotless to keep it running. You also DO NOT need to have it pouring oil out of every crevice for it to be reliable.

You DO need lubricant in the right spots though. Read the linked thread, and you'll be just fine. I do recommend using a good lube though, as it is important to the guns' functioning.
 
I just ordered my first a spikes middy 6-8 week wait sucks I sure hope you get yours sooner than that . When you do be sure to let us know how it shoots
 
Apply CLP to the bolt, cam pin, and a little on the outside of the carrier. It doesn't need to be dripping. Work the action by hand a few times w/o letting it slam shut every time. I like mine to close and lock by gravity. Push out the rear pin and open the upper and lower so the muzzle points down. Use your finger to lift the carrier as far as the charge handle will allow and release. A well fitted and lubed carrier will close and lock the bolt or almost so. The first few shots may result in smoke curling out of several places but that's OK just don't leave the bore drenched with oil.
 
Thanks for the link That'll Do! Best thing I've found so far.

And Roach, that sucks, I was standing next to him when he told the guy to ship it and they said it should be here pretty quick.

What exactly is staking? I've heard it mentioned a lot but I've never really figured out what it is.

I plan to keep it pretty stock, maybe a low power scope at most.

Thanks for all the replies everybody.
 
Shoot it. Shoot it often. Shoot it when the weather sucks and you're the only guy at the range. Shoot it at the fancy indoor range, shoot it at the local conservation area range, just go shooting.

In addition to getting better with it, you will also learn what you really want ("need") or and what you don't. Is a full-rail handguard necessary? Do you want a foregrip because you saw the SEAL team guys with it and it looks cool, or is it more comfortable for you?

Leave off the scopes and optics for now. Get acquainted with iron sights, and get a good zero with them. Optics break, scopes lose zeroes, iron sights won't fail you if you know what you're doing.

Experiment with ammo. By the box, not the case. Surplus, plinking, match stuff, steel-cased stuff, from any and every manufacturer you come across. My LaRue/CMMG does good things with everything...but seems to really like PMC 5.56 green tip for whatever reason more than others. Your rifle will have it's own taste in ammo, find it, shoot groups, pay attention to the results.

Most importantly of all, have fun with your new rifle!
 
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