Army guide to winter weather weapons handling

[KillerFord1977]

It’s that time of year. Guides and tips from the US Army.

Winter Weapons Handling

Cold temperatures can greatly affect the maintenance, functioning and employment of infantry weapons. To properly handle and care for your weapon under a variety of adverse conditions, you must take temperature into consideration. Your weapon is only...

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[ScottJ]

It’s that time of year. Guides and tips from the US Army.

Winter Weapons Handling

Cold temperatures can greatly affect the maintenance, functioning and employment of infantry weapons. To properly handle and care for your weapon under a variety of adverse conditions, you must take temperature into consideration. Your weapon is only...

www.army.mil

I remember my dad talking about new guys getting in-country to the Korean War, and they'd over-lube their weapons and they would freeze and become inoperable.

 

[Bassbob]

Not something most of us have to think about from a tactical POV. It is good advice nevertheless for personal carry pistols and anyone who is crazy enough to take their rifle out to the range in sub zero temps for the fun of it.

 

[PunchySunshine]

So the high temp here today is -3 F with the wind chill a bit crisper than that. I'm not sure if my bones will hold up but I'd sure like to see how this TRP will run. I'd bet my left nut it'd go without a hitch as long as I mind the points in that nice article KillerFord1977 posted. Good stuff!

 

[Bassbob]

So the high temp here today is -3 F with the wind chill a bit crisper than that. I'm not sure if my bones will hold up but I'd sure like to see how this TRP will run. I'd bet my left nut it'd go without a hitch as long as I mind the points in that nice article KillerFord1977 posted. Good stuff!

It's 2 F here right now with a subzero wind chill. I'd very much like to take my AR out and get my HS-1 zero'ed properly. Not going to happen.

 

[BangBang]

Good article. With temps changing and for the areas that different folks live in, that’s one of the reasons why I like grease.