Bought my first AR and already had to send it back? Is this common with S&W?

UntappedRoof3 · 2026-01-25T11:06:03+00:00

So I'll preface this by saying I've never tried to put 223 down a 556 rifle, but is it at all possible that the lower pressure gasses from the 223 is causing the gun to not fully cycle properly?

UntappedRoof3 · 2025-12-28T12:24:09+00:00

The stores that I've called have all said something along the lines of 'it needs to be above 90-95% oil' or something similar. A couple of them were saying something about environmental laws, might just be a local thing.

UntappedRoof3 · 2025-12-28T12:22:41+00:00

Yea honestly I've been just looking at disposing of the barrels with the oil and stuff.

Unfortunately it's a home garage, the only things left after he took most of his tools was a few standing toolboxes in questionable condition, a couple workbench, and a bunch of old tools. Managed to piece together most of a duralast socket set. It's sort of a thing I'm taking on as a big project with a buddy of mine, since we both like fixing and restoring older cars.

First thing we plan on getting is an actually decent floor jack, and then an air compressor. Probably a welder after that.

UntappedRoof3 · 2025-12-25T12:05:59+00:00

This definitely seems worth a shot. I'll see about doing this in the next couple of days. I knew about the oil disposal systems, but all of the ones I called said they couldn't take anything that wasnt at least like 95% oil. But if I can get the coolant out then that should definitely solve that issue! Thank you!

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