How To Clean & Lubricate Your IWI Tavor & X95 Bullpup Rifle (HD)

Published on October 13, 2014
Duration: 15:01

This video provides a comprehensive guide to cleaning and lubricating the IWI Tavor and X95 bullpup rifles. It covers essential steps from field stripping and barrel cleaning to trigger pack maintenance and reassembly. The host emphasizes using appropriate cleaning supplies like Break-Free CLP and highlights the importance of regular maintenance for these piston-operated firearms, especially when suppressed.

Quick Summary

To clean your IWI Tavor or X95, field strip by removing the rear pin and trigger pack pins. Clean the barrel with CLP, then disassemble and clean the bolt group and trigger pack. Lubricate wear points during reassembly and perform a function check. Suppressed fire requires more frequent cleaning due to increased carbon buildup.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Importance of Maintenance
  2. 00:31Cleaning Supplies Overview
  3. 01:58Safety Check & Field Stripping
  4. 02:43Initial Barrel Cleaning
  5. 03:13Trigger Pack Removal
  6. 03:33Bolt & Piston Disassembly
  7. 04:19Cleaning Internal Components
  8. 05:47Piston Maintenance Tips
  9. 06:46Bolt Group Reassembly
  10. 07:53Trigger Pack Cleaning
  11. 08:36Receiver & Chamber Cleaning
  12. 11:15Final Barrel Cleaning Pass
  13. 12:19Lubrication & Reassembly
  14. 13:29Final Function Check

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential steps for cleaning an IWI Tavor or X95 rifle?

Begin with a safety check and field strip by removing the rear pin for the bolt/piston and the trigger pack pins. Clean the barrel with solvent, then disassemble and clean the bolt group and trigger pack. Clean the receiver and chamber, reassemble, lubricate wear points, and perform a function check.

What cleaning supplies are recommended for the IWI Tavor and X95?

Recommended supplies include Break-Free CLP, FrogLube, or FireClean. Essential tools are patches, a polymer gun pick, pipe cleaners, and appropriate brushes, including the factory Tavor cleaning kit's large nylon brush.

How does suppressed fire affect Tavor/X95 cleaning?

Using a suppressor significantly increases carbon buildup within the rifle, particularly on the piston and internal components. This requires more frequent and thorough cleaning to maintain optimal performance and reliability.

What is the correct way to reassemble the bolt group on an IWI Tavor/X95?

After cleaning the bolt, firing pin, and spring, reassemble them into the bolt carrier. Crucially, ensure the flat side of the bolt cross pin is oriented towards the rear of the bolt carrier during installation.

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