Great videos - As a former Marine from the early 70's, we used the M14 in Boot Camp at PI and beyond, now as a civilian I have M1a's from Springfield. I'd say your lube procedure is ok for range work, service M14's would never use that much lube because of attracting grit and jamming. Also if you're shooting in the desert out here in the West don't use any oil... lubriplate the bolt lug track in moderation, and use a dry graphite type lube on everything else.

Thank you for this video, sir. I'm brand new to the M1A world, and I plan to tear mine down today. Very helpful.

Ty for posting link to rumble.

Thank you for the detailed video. I just bought an M1A. You made it so easy to understand. Great job!😎

+tonyben3 I really like your videos and appreciate the time you spend teaching us this stuff. I have wanted an M1A for years and am finally getting to a position where I can buy one and your videos are hugely appreciated.

I noticed this when I was removing the tan paint on my M1A, there is a bolt roller greaser actually on the the receiver itself, just behind the op rod notch.

Another awesome video! Thanks Tony.

Thank you for all your videos , good luck and Happy new year 2023!

Thanks for the great video. Very easy to follow and informative.

Don't know what I would do w out your vids my friend.. thanks Ben

Looking forward to the winter/arctic lubrication video. :)

Great videos, man. I just picked up my first M1A (Socom 16), and definitely plan on getting more, I caught the bug, lol. I like that you go into so much detail, I'd rather have too much info rather than too little. Don't listen to the haters.

The spray grease looks like a way easier deal. I totally appreciate the video, sir...

I’ve found that mobil1 extended service grease works well. Also for the roller, a cleaned out .45 acp case packed with grease works too, just a little bit messier than that tool you had. I leave it sloppy until I cycle it a few times then wipe the excess off. I do love my garand action rifles!

Incredible instruction thank you

We never shot the M1A being an Army "Tanker". All we had was a stinkin 120mikemike.. ;-) These videos, have inspired me to build my own M1A. I DO wish I could find an "Action Wrench" like his buddy made. I have seen fellow 11B Infantry using the M14 in Iraq. Beleive it or not, with an ACOG on the damn things.. These are great videos. Best on U-Tube. I've picked up a Springer N.M. (barrel & sights) weapon. All I hear are "It's gonna break, Op rod, extractor".. Waste of money!".. Whatever. So, yeah ordered an LRB reciever, TRW bolt etc. Thanks for the videos MARINE! SEMPER Fi!

Again .the BEST. MOST IDEAL WAY TO DO THIS ...BY FAR ..THANK YOU AGAIN. YOUR HIRED ILL KEEP YOU AROUND ..

thanks for the video

I use Lucas heavy duty bearing grease. It works well. Thanks Tony!

Thank you for this video

Love this channel

Any NLGI Certified grease will work. I would put grease on the spline gears what actually move the sight no question. Gears are subject to sliding friction and you dont want that. The locking teeth that hold the sight in place is similar to the clutch you would find in an electric drill, which is greased. Just make sure the sight is properly tightened.

the old lubriplate grease was replaced with the inception of the M14 with "Plastilube" it is a dark brown colored grease and today is mostly found in the little m1 grease pots, but it's getting hard to find, used to be able to get a 1 pound can for like $10 bucks.

VERY WELL DONE

woot new vid ! Thank !

Merci ! Genial !

If you want to swap bolts do they need to be fitted or are they drop in like ar?

I use “red & tacky” grease by Lucas. I apply it with a brush! Do you recommend that grease?

Hey Tony, question; how often does all this need to be done? Would you please make a video on how to adjust the sights when you get a chance?

Thanks for the information - nicely done. Every time you say "mmmm k" I think of the counselor from Southpark (Mr. Mackey). BTW, are those ocean waves I hear in the background? (or perhaps simply cars driving by)

TW 25B is what I use on most all my guns especially belt fed guns.

Fantastic detailed video. How often do you recommend a full detail strip and lube like you show here?

Great videos. Just a quick question, why is grease the preferred lubricant for the M1A, whereas CLP etc... used on most other firearms?

On Parris Island in 1981 I was issued an M16A1 which I know is a totally different beast than the M14/M1A. We were trained to use CLP only, and then only to a minimum so not to trap dirt, sand and grit. Ever since I have used CLP on every firearm I own exclusively, including my M1A, which I have owned since 2003. It was only recently that I began using grease on my M1A and then only because of watching numerous videos on lubrication of this rifle. My only concern is... well.. all that grease does trap dirt grit and sand. Are the tolerances on this rifle such that they accommodate for the grease and grit etc that grease may trap?

What’s up with the blurr ???

Hey Big Tony! What's your take on Shooter's Choice Hi-tech Grease/FP-10 gun oil for lubrication & MPRO-7 CLP for the barrel?

@tonyben3 i just bought my first M1a, do you recommend doing this before I take my rifle to the range?

Really like the video, but the blur spot is a MAJOR setback!

9:56 had me rollin

Why is there a big square blur in the center of the screen?

What barrel are you using on this lrb? What would you recommend for a battle rifle/ dmr? Thanks

would Militec-1 work as a all around lubing compound i cant find lubriplate 130-a nor XF-7 near where i live the gun store where i bought my M1A told me its was really good

Is your gas piston titanium and if so how do you like it? Or is it the one for N.M. ammo? "Proper application of lubrication" - T-shirt logo.

KZfaq sucks there censoring your video.

What did you use to whiten your serial number, elevation and windage indicators, White Out or Grease Pencil?

What brand is that synthetic stock?

What is you opinion on “breaking in” a new M1A rifle to optimize its accuracy potential by continuously cleaning the barrel in between its first rounds fired. I’m asking this question in concept, not to labor over with a specific procedure. I’m just interested in your and other listeners yes or no opinion. I’ve never done this with any other rifle that I have purchased in my 66 years.

Good vid, what was the grease used?

Is the piston supposed to stay dry?

What's with the grayed-out rectangle in the middle of the video?

How did you get the sight markings set up? What did you use? I would assume any kind of regular paint wouldn't hold up. I hope someone is still monitoring this LOL

at 11:30 minutes you mention you could have a very, very big problem if you oil or grease the firing pin channel -- what happens ??

What's up with the sensor blur?

What's with the Blurred out action?

Sooo. Why is the video blurred

Correction 1967 Vietnam USMC

I use lubriplate milspec 130a grease 😎

I guess the blur spot is a recent uTube addition. I’ll save further comment.

DON’T EVEN BOTHER WATCHING THIS VIDEO...THE WHOLE VIDEO IS BLURRED-OUT RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PICTURE..!

Why is the middle of the screen blurred?

Why is the whole video visually censored??

Why is there a blur box?

Why is it blurred?

Why did you copy right the video? I'm not trying to be rude. I just wanted to know why thought it would be necessary

Do lubriplate reallly expire?

Hi Tony, I was getting worried because of the you tube ban on gun videos, I use yours a lot as reference point. Your videos are excellent .Could you please upload these to Full30.com to save them if the ban comes. Thanks, Dave

*i run mine completely dry* 😂😂😂

To bad KZfaq blocked the image

You tube is blocking your video..

I can't see

wd40???

Looks like over kill.

anymore greese then covers the surface is a waste and collects sand.

Dammed KZfaq!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...W.T.H...

disgusting censorship

Another waste of my time

Thank you for the great video , very detailed and helpful .