After another thorough cleaning with the copper remover the keyholing is resolved. Here are the things I did:
1) Copper cleaner x 2
2) Removed, cleaned, are reattached the VG6 Epsilon muzzle device
3) Replaced the gas rings on my bolt
Thanks for the advice, help, and support.
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After another thorough cleaning with the copper remover the keyholing is resolved. Here are the things I did:
1) Copper cleaner x 2
2) Removed, cleaned, are reattached the VG6 Epsilon muzzle device
3) Replaced the gas rings on my bolt
Thanks for the advice, help, and support.
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what is the suggest max torque for a muzzle device? I thought is is 20’ft-lbs.
I run Tula through my DD barrels like they owe me money. You should definitely not see keyholing even after many, many thousands of rounds of that stuff, especially in an LWRC. Perhaps your group size will open up a little bit, but that's it.
I also do not recommend cleaning your barrels super frequently. After a long range session I run a single patch of CLP and then visually inspect the bore, then I run a patch around the chamber to minimize fouling build up. Until you see degrading accuracy, there's no reason IMO to detail clean your barrel. You may be doing more harm than good.
It might be helpful to get some slow motion shots of the action cycling. You'll be able to see any bolt bounce or premature unlocking perhaps.
As a final resort (would not do this until after working with LWRC warranty dep), you can try some fire-lapping ammo. I have never used it but the reviews online show people turning pretty bad barrels into tack drivers. Link below.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1001928369
I used to be meticulous. Clean every gun after a range trip. Spotless. There is no need. I hardly clean my AR’s ever.I’ve become lazy AF. That more than I do.
Hunting guns get cleaned at the end of the season. Or sometime in the spring. So one annual cleaning. Usually just a quick pull through with a brass brush (I avoid rifle rods whenever possible). Then a couple cloth patches with some CLP on them.
Non-hunting guns are just, sometimes. ARs the same. Dunno, usually about every 300-600 rounds I’ll do the same. Run a brush once and then a couple patches. Maybe about every 1k or so I’ll run a chamber brush a little and wipe out the action and wipe down the bolt with a bit of new lube/grease.
Handguns are actually maybe a bit more frequently. But I usually use a poly brush on them. Couple passes with some CLP or hoppes and a cloth patch or two. Maybe every 2-4 range trips. Whatever that might end up for round count (100-300 rounds). About half as often clean out the slide and internals a bit.
I used to be meticulous. Clean every gun after a range trip. Spotless. There is no need. I hardly clean my AR’s ever.
I used to be meticulous. Clean every gun after a range trip. Spotless. There is no need. I hardly clean my AR’s ever.