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How to Clean Your AR-15 Fast — Field Strip, Barrel, BCG & Lube
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on May 25, 2026PSA explains how to perform a basic AR-15 cleaning, including upper receiver maintenance, bolt carrier group cleaning, and lubrication tips.
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Concentricity - Preventing Baffle Strikes
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on November 15, 2024Concentricity refers to the precise alignment of multiple circles—in this case, the center of your bore with the center of your suppressor or muzzle device opening. Learn how to check for proper concentricity and discover the steps to take if your rifle's alignment is off. Follow along for essential tips to ensure safe and accurate firearm performance.
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Must Have AR-15 Gunsmithing Tools & Cleaning Supplies
Posted by Patrick "BabyfaceP" James on January 27, 2023You have purchased your first AR-15 and have put many rounds through it at the range; now what? Well, now it is time to start your gunsmithing journey. This journey will require you to get your hands dirty with upgrading, repairs, maintenance, and cleaning. This post will be a great starting point for what AR-15 tools and cleaning supplies to start with.Share:3 comments -
A Beginner's Guide to Gunsmithing
Posted by Patrick "BabyfaceP" James on October 5, 2022Gunsmithing is an incredible art that can be very advantageous if you are a gun owner. We have a great starting point if you are on the fence about learning or looking for ideas on where to begin. We'll go over basics of what tools to get and more.Share: -
How to Disassemble Your PSA Dagger - PSA Quick Tip
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on February 22, 2022Learning how to properly disassemble your firearm is key to your success as an owner. So before taking that new gun to the range it's important to familiarize yourself with it. In this video, we will show you how to do a basic breakdown of the Dagger, where to apply your lubricants, and how to put it back together.Share: -
How to Disassemble an AR-15 BCG - PSA Quick Tip
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on January 21, 2022The past two years have seen some of the largest spikes in new gun ownership in recent history. With that, we know there are a lot of new gun owners coming into our community and we want to make sure they are properly educated when it comes to firearms. One way I am hoping to help is through videos such as this BCG disassembly video.Share: -
How to Clean your AK-47
Posted by Patrick "BabyfaceP" James on August 27, 2021Share: -
How to Clean your AR-15: The Beginner's Guide
Posted by Patrick "BabyfaceP" James on March 8, 2021So you just picked up your first AR-15, you’ve put some rounds through it, and now it’s time to give it a cleaning. However, you are new to this and you don’t have any experience cleaning it. Well, you’ve come to the right place.Share: -
AK Bolt and Trunnion Wear: What to Expect
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on June 6, 2018
Chris from Palmetto State Armory explains that wear on the lugs of the bolt and trunnion of an AK-47 rifle is a normal part of the break-in process, not an indication of a problem. To demonstrate, they put 1,000 rounds through two AK rifles to show typical wear patterns, and reassure customers about their unlimited lifetime warranty.
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