Graphite and My Beta Mag

[joehammer75]

Just bought a Beta 100 round mag. How much and when do I apply the graphite ? If you have one are you happy with it ?

[USMCsilver]

Posts about Betas are no good without pics! We want pics!

Now, back to the question -- I'm quite happy with mine, though it's been used little. Hell, I've never even lubed it. I think I've run 3 full drums through, and probably an extra 100 or so rounds with 20 stacks here and there.

I think the manual that comes with it will advise on when to lube. I guess I'd do it when binding starts.

I have taken it apart because I have another feed tower for my HK93. Pay attention on the first time. After that, it's like clockwork. Oh yeah, when you do disassemble, put down some newspapers; it's messy!

[wishywashy]

I agree with USMCsilver, I've ran 2 or 3 hundred though mine without lube, no hangups yet. I've thought about doing it after 500, just to be safe.

[RenegadeGlocker]

I put 2 squirts in before I load it.

Pix are nice, video is nicer: (divx)

http://tradecraft.us/Firearms/Videos/M16CMag.avi

[USMCsilver]

Originally posted by RenegadeGlocker
I put 2 squirts in before I load it.

Err, I think that is a hair beyond overkill. Sounds like that could actually lead to problems.

[RenegadeGlocker]

Originally posted by USMCsilver
Err, I think that is a hair beyond overkill. Sounds like that could actually lead to problems.

25-30 Beta Dumps, I have learned what works for me in Texas weather conditions (105 today). YMMV.

[USMCsilver]

Originally posted by RenegadeGlocker
25-30 Beta Dumps, I have learned what works for me in Texas weather conditions (105 today). YMMV.

Well, as long as it's runnin' I guess you're good to go. Not trying to sound like a smartass here, but what does the temperature have to do with lubing a mag with graphite?

[RenegadeGlocker]

Originally posted by USMCsilver
Well, as long as it's runnin' I guess you're good to go. Not trying to sound like a smartass here, but what does the temperature have to do with lubing a mag with graphite?

Hotter and more humid requires more lubrication, IME.

[USMCsilver]

Okay, humidity is justifiable, but not heat; understood.

FWIW, I'm in SC, we usually have 90% humidity. I just don't see myself using that much graphite. Ever consider just letting your hair down and running it w/out lubing for a while...just to see what happens?

[RenegadeGlocker]

Originally posted by USMCsilver
Ever consider just letting your hair down and running it w/out lubing for a while...just to see what happens?

Been there, done that. It jams.

[joehammer75]

Ok here is a pic of my new Beta mag, not the best I admit but my camra isnt that great without alot of good sun light so I will post a better picture tomorrow afternoon. Thanks for the replys with the advice.

[joehammer75]

Another pic and smaller then the last one

[USMCsilver]

Nice classic look. Hell, I just gotta share...

http://webpages.charter.net/usmcsilver/images/m4_beta.jpg