Maintain an M60 Machine Gun Reviews
Inspect the M60 Machine Gun
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&pageText=Once you disassemble and clean the M60, you can inspect the weapon to identify any damaged, worn, or malfunctioning parts. Inspecting the M60 includes checking the following areas:& &label1=Stock group& &label2=Buffer and operating rod group& &label3=Bolt assembly group& &label4=Trigger mechanism group& &label5=Barrel group& &label6=Feed cover, feed tray, and hanger& &label7=Forearm assembly& &label8=Receiver group& &popText= & &popText1=Ensure stock group fits securely on receiver. Check the guide rails for cracks, bends, or burrs. Check shoulder rest and stock latch for binding. Check rubber coating for gumming or cracking.& &popText2=Check yoke and yoke recess for burrs, cracks, or bends. Ensure buffer plunger fits easily with driving spring guide. Check driving spring and guide for bends, kinks, or damage. Check sear notch for wear or burrs.& &popText3=Check bolt plug, bolt plug pin, and actuator cam assembly for chips and burrs. Check firing pin for cracks or wear. Check ejector and extractor.& &popText4=Check sear shoulder for excessive wear. Check mechanism for cracks. Check leaf spring tension, and check safety for correct function.& &popText5=Ensure flash suppressor is attached. Check front sight, barrel locking cam, bipod assembly, gas piston and gas cylinder for damage. Inspect detent on the tab lock washers of the gas cylinder nut, gas cylinder extension and bleeder hole.& &popText6=Ensure all parts inside cover are under spring tension. Ensure feed cover is not bent or torn, and ensure belt holding pawl is under spring tension.& &popText7=Ensure forearm assembly is not bent, and latch spring is not broken.& &popText8=Ensure receiver is not bent or cracked. Check charging handle to ensure it slides freely. Check elevation scale on the rear sight, and ensure elevation screw is not burred or worn.&