AR-15 Field Strip: Take Apart & Put Together MADE EASY!

Published on November 1, 2024
Duration: 2:47

This guide provides a step-by-step process for field stripping and reassembling an AR-15 rifle, covering the separation of upper and lower receivers, disassembly of the bolt carrier group, and reassembly of all components. It emphasizes safety checks throughout the procedure.

Quick Summary

Field stripping an AR-15 involves safely clearing the weapon, separating the upper and lower receivers via takedown pins, and then disassembling the bolt carrier group by removing the firing pin retaining pin, firing pin, cam pin, and bolt.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Safety Check
  2. 00:08Separating Upper and Lower Receivers
  3. 00:26Removing Bolt Carrier Group & Charging Handle
  4. 00:38Disassembling Bolt Carrier Group
  5. 01:08Reassembling Bolt Carrier Group
  6. 01:51Reinstalling Charging Handle
  7. 02:11Installing Bolt Carrier Group
  8. 02:19Rejoining Upper and Lower Receivers
  9. 02:32Final Function Check & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you safely field strip an AR-15?

Begin by ejecting the magazine, pulling the charging handle to the rear, and visually and physically confirming the chamber is clear. Then, punch out the front and rear takedown pins to separate the upper and lower receivers.

What are the main components of an AR-15 bolt carrier group that need to be removed for cleaning?

For field stripping the bolt carrier group, you'll remove the firing pin retaining pin, the firing pin, the cam pin, and the bolt itself from the bolt carrier.

What is the correct way to reinsert the cam pin during AR-15 reassembly?

When reassembling, orient the cam pin so its long rectangular end is horizontal, slide it into the bolt and bolt carrier, then rotate it 90 degrees so the long end is vertical.

How do you properly reinstall the charging handle into an AR-15 upper receiver?

Insert the charging handle with its small tab facing down. You may need to use an 'in and then up' motion to ensure its protrusions engage correctly with the upper receiver's internal channels.

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