After removing the bolt carrier group during field-stripping, what is the next step?

After removing the bolt carrier group during field-stripping, what is the next step?

• A. Reassemble the rifle.
• B. Inspect for wear/damage.
• C. Lubricate the bolt carrier group.
• D. Disassemble as allowed by design.

Answer: (D)

Field-stripping is about taking the rifle apart only to the level the design permits so you can access the inside for cleaning and inspection. After you remove the bolt carrier group, the next step is to disassemble as allowed by design. This keeps you within the weapon’s maintenance limits while giving you access to critical parts (like the bolt, firing pin, and extractor) for thorough cleaning and inspection. Reassembling immediately would skip those necessary access steps. Lubrication and a wear check are important, but they come after you’ve disassembled to the designed level and cleaned the components.

Field-stripping is about taking the rifle apart only to the level the design permits so you can access the inside for cleaning and inspection. After you remove the bolt carrier group, the next step is to disassemble as allowed by design. This keeps you within the weapon’s maintenance limits while giving you access to critical parts (like the bolt, firing pin, and extractor) for thorough cleaning and inspection. Reassembling immediately would skip those necessary access steps. Lubrication and a wear check are important, but they come after you’ve disassembled to the designed level and cleaned the components.