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It's second nature to me too, after 5 years in the Army. I have an "issue" cleaning kit, a Bore Snake, and a can of Break-Free, and that suits me just fine. as far as procedures, I still use the Army ones for cleaning and lubrication. If you want to go that route, see if you can find a hard or online copy of TM9-1005-249-23P, that's the Army technical manual for the M16 family of rifles.
get an OTIS kit from bowers, and some SLiP2000.
then youre set for materials.
I clean mine after every match, so about 200-300 rounds between cleanings.
these guns will run with pretty much any amount of abuse as long as theyre wet, so it doesnt REALLY matter how long between cleanings you wait. If you doubt this, then look up Filthy 14 on google.
just clean key parts like the bolt, carrier, and bore
hope this helps,
Kenny
And keep the oil outta the gas tube and gas key as much as you can. That stuff can coke up in there and cause trubble.
Thanks for all the good info fellers, appreciate it.
Uber, I really wouldn't have a problem walking someone through a cleaning procedure. I find it actually more fulfilling than seeing folks who have no idea what they're doing and they end up screwing up a really nice system.
Kleenbore is the cleaning kit I use- my Army issue one just turned to doo doo after so many years of use.
Break Free Powder Blast gun cleaner also has done me very well with any weapon. The best cleaning tutorial you can find is the Magpul Dynamics: The Art of The Tactical Carbine, Title3: Weapon's Dis-assembly and Maintenance, Chris Costa knows his stuff.
This is a good resource for someone who hasn't done it before. Everyone has their own way of cleaning their weapons but this is one that's been used a LOT. I think any resource you can get your hands on is beneficial.Quote:
Originally Posted by AirbornePathogen
For me I personally don't clean after every shoot unless I am throwing a ton of lead or in a very dirty/dusty/sandy situation - it's not like the old M16's that jammed like nuts, but this is my process and one that works for me - your mileage may vary.
Cleaning an AR15!??!?! They are self cleaning (see Filthy 14). That's the whole point of the DI system.
I can't remember the last time I cleaned my ARs like the mil teaches. I do a a basic wipe down with a rag, check all the parts are in good shape, maybe a boresnake through the ones with match barrels and then generous amounts of lube (I use Mobil 1 too) on the metal bits that move around, and you should be good to go.
If you mean getting dust and crap off them so they don't spread it through the house, so you don't get in trouble with your significant other, then I have found taking a shower with your AR is a good way to bond, and get rid of dust.
Dirty Dusty AR15 that hadn't been cleaned, just lubed for more than 5,000 rounds.
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A quick shower...
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All clean now! Lubed up and ready for action! [Wiggle]
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Cameron
Cameron, guys like you make me sick! I feel so inadequate with my mostly stock AR :).
Awesome Cameron, that was good. Noob question here again whats on the front of your rifle? Shorty suppressor? Mean looking weapon, I love it dude. So youre saying I should shower with my rifle, she is kinda hot...mmm soapy. [ROFL3]