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

Published on October 13, 2014
Duration: 15:01

This comprehensive guide details the cleaning and lubrication process for the IWI Tavor and X95 bullpup rifles, presented by Mrgunsngear. It covers essential steps from safety checks and field stripping to detailed component cleaning and reassembly, emphasizing maintenance for piston-operated systems. The video also touches upon aftermarket upgrades like Timney triggers and the impact of suppressed fire on cleaning frequency.

Quick Summary

Learn expert cleaning and lubrication techniques for the IWI Tavor and X95 bullpup rifles from Mrgunsngear. The process involves safety checks, field stripping, detailed component cleaning with CLP, reassembly, lubrication of wear points, and a final function check, with extra attention needed for suppressed fire.

Chapters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Begin with a safety check to ensure the rifle is unloaded. Field strip by removing the bolt and piston assembly. Clean the barrel with CLP, then disassemble and clean the bolt group, trigger pack, and receiver. Reassemble, lubricate key 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 old t-shirts, patches, a polymer gun pick, a pipe cleaner, and the factory cleaning kit, which includes a large nylon brush.

How does using a suppressor affect the cleaning of an IWI Tavor or X95?

Firing with a suppressor significantly increases carbon buildup within the rifle. This necessitates more frequent and thorough cleaning, particularly of the piston assembly and bolt carrier group, to maintain optimal reliability.

What is the importance of the function check after cleaning an IWI Tavor or X95?

The function check is critical to ensure all components have been correctly reassembled and are operating as intended. It involves charging the rifle, testing the trigger in the 'fire' mode, and verifying the safety mechanism is functional.

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