this is why you shouldn't put mustard in ur AR

Published on September 10, 2021
Duration: 11:11

This video humorously tests the resilience of an AR-15 against various liquids and substances, including bananas, Sriracha, mustard, eggs, coffee grounds, and chocolate syrup. While the rifle withstands common liquids surprisingly well, fine particulates like coffee grounds cause significant malfunctions, highlighting a critical vulnerability. The experiment concludes with a seized bolt after the chocolate syrup test, demonstrating the importance of proper cleaning and lubrication, especially after exposure to abrasive materials.

Quick Summary

Fine particulates like coffee grounds are the AR-15's downfall, causing malfunctions like double feeds and stuck bolts. While the rifle withstands liquids like Sriracha and mustard, abrasive materials and viscous substances like chocolate syrup can lead to catastrophic failure and a seized bolt.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Banana Clip Joke
  2. 00:25Banana Torture Test
  3. 02:00Sriracha Torture Test
  4. 03:09Mustard Torture Test
  5. 03:58Egg Torture Test
  6. 05:08Coffee Grounds Test
  7. 06:29Field Cleaning & Lubrication
  8. 08:50Hershey's Syrup Test
  9. 09:49Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an AR-15 run with liquids like Sriracha or mustard?

Surprisingly, yes. The AR-15 platform demonstrated the ability to cycle and fire rounds even after being subjected to liquids like Sriracha hot sauce and yellow mustard, showcasing its robustness against common fluid contaminants.

What substance causes the most malfunctions in an AR-15?

Fine particulates like coffee grounds proved to be the downfall for the AR-15 in this test, causing significant malfunctions including double feeds and a stuck bolt, highlighting a vulnerability to abrasive materials.

What happened when chocolate syrup was poured into the AR-15?

After being contaminated with chocolate syrup, the AR-15 fired one round before the bolt seized completely. This resulted in a potentially bent bolt and rendered the rifle inoperable, indicating a catastrophic failure point.

Can you clean and fix an AR-15 after a torture test?

In this experiment, a makeshift cleaning with water and lubrication using vegetable oil allowed the AR-15 to cycle manually again after being subjected to various substances. However, severe contamination can lead to permanent damage.

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