I know this is an older video, but man, it's still very informational. About to pick up my first AR style pistol and this helped a lot with getting to know the internals and the function of the weapon. Definitely excited to go pick it up tomorrow. Another thing this video was good for is it's relaxing as all hell! Laying in bed about to pass out trying to watch this. lol
I still prefer cleaning the barrel with a bore snake rather than a rod. The video was awesome for someone like me who just got their first AR15. Great Job!!
Yeah, I had a guy tell me that bore snakes were worthless junk and he uses a rod. I was thinking, have you ever used a bore snake ? it takes just about everything you got to get it through the barrel if you put bore cleaner on it. I am convinced it has to clean it real good with all those brushes on it and the fact that it swells up in the barrel.
You don't really use a bore snake to do proper cleaning. A pull through or rod is the actual cleaning method. Bore snake is more when you just want a quick touchup.
I agree and good luck getting a decent one mine broke and I will never use a snake again! Complete garbage for a .223/5.56 rod is great for them. Snake is ok if the barrel is larger.
snakes are good for quick cleaning at the range but wont ever clean as well as a rod with a brush and multiple patches. dont ever use a multi piece rod.. and use a bore guide and a nice jag for your patches.
CSAKentucky2015 I’ve been using bore snakes on all m rifles and pistols, clean the chamber and use a bore snake if you prefer that. Anyone telling you they don’t clean well are morons or simply don’t understand what they do. It’s like running 20 patches and 2-3 brush strokes all at once and leaves the barrel glistening clean.
well you ain't need by now 7 years later, alls you need is brake cleaner, break free, a hoppes tornado brush and chamber brush... and the chemicals, never have too many chemicals
Great tutorial! The only thing I saw missed was a little oil in the upper receiver before putting the BCG and charging handle in and a little oil on those moving parts in the lower receiver.
Many cleaners like Break-Free CLP clean AND protect the bore. That said, if you’re going to store it, I'd run an oiled patch through the bore and then a dry patch before shooting. As for the outside, most barrels are parkerized with the manganese phosphate finish (Mil-Spec A-A-59267). Military specifications also state that the entire barrel surface is phosphate finished to create a porous surface to absorb oil. More than you ever wanted to know about parkerizing can be found on Wiki.
Look at all the master gunsmiths in the comments criticizing him. Just for the record, people in general way over lube their guns. Modern guns can run relatively dry compared to the old days when tolerances were much looser. Plus, he’s a vet. He probably learned to maintain his rifle in Afghanistan or Iraq where they run guns extra dry so a dust storm doesn’t turn a wet rifle into a sludgy, gritty mess. Oil and grease trap dirt, stick, and cause failures. Yes, oil and grease your rifles a bit after cleaning but only a thin film. They shouldn’t be dripping. Especially in particularly hot or cold climates, where some people very effectively run them bone dry. Here, don’t take my word. Take it from an actual Marine and Police armorer- czcams.com/video/pQuNgXqWPEo/video.html
Really good job man! Very simple yet very detailed instructions! It's a bonus that you didn't come across as a "Gun Shop Commando" too! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! God bless and take care...
Foamie cleaner in the lower? (@3:30) sure, but, I can get that clean in 30 seconds with brake cleaner and a toothbrush. Hose out the lower for a couple seconds, scrub the inside before the BC dries, then hose out again and wipe out with a cleaning patch and done. For normal cleaning (no soaking in water, sand, mud or anything extra filth) this does the trick fast and easy
@@adadaadada2786 Cause I'm always looking for something IDK already? For instance, Hoppes tornado brush can save you about a million strokes with the brush down the bore, cuts right through everything including lead. Also copper cleaning pads will get out lead, which you need if you own a revolver or shoot reloads. Otherwise i'd still just be scrubbing with hobbes like some troglodyte
I use q tips and pipe cleaners. I use compressed air when I'm done to remove any cotton left on the surfaces and in the mechanisms, particularly in the trigger.
OK, this video is 8 years old, but it's still great! Great detail, very clear audio. The young man has a very clear clear speaking/training voice. It sure takes the mystery out of cleaning the AR-15. Thank you.
Also, one thing I've picked up.. go to Walmart and pick up a pack of white silk handkerchiefs, wash and dry them once to get rid of lint and loose fibers and what not.. and they make great cleaning rags. 3 for $1 reusable super cheap to replace and you don't have to cut up your old shirts. Plus, in a pinch, you can easily cut them and use them in place of a patch.
Thanks so much! This was a very helpful demonstration. I have since purchased the Hoppe Elite cleaning kit for myself, makes the chore of cleaning my rifle, so much easier. And I was literally able to follow this guide step, by step.
Great video. I was instructed to never use the firing pin to disassemble the rifle. I guess in extenuating circumstances it'd be OK, otherwise invest in some small punches or screw drivers.
I strongly recommend nitrile gloves and scotch brite pads to clean the bolt nozzle for the rapid accumulation of carbon. I use a teflon chisle to clean the bolt face. I also found a bristle brush kit for the bolt carrier.
You can run a soaked patch through, but it makes a mess. The idea is to get the bore coated enough for the solvent to start breaking down the carbon. You can use a lot of solvent or a little. Although from my personal experience, I have found that you don't need a lot. Hope this helps.
Typically you don’t need to clean the gas tube, for the reasons mentioned. However, if you shoot with a .22 conversion it can get pretty dirty. It’s true that they are cheap to replace, but with a pipe cleaner and wire it is easy to clean. Steve actually addressed this issue in his blog (riflescopeblog com) on February 27, 2012 in his post "Sampson Star-C Rail Installation, Range Day with Prototype Optics Testing, and HS Precision"
There are some people who won’t go more than 20 rounds without using copper solvent while others only do it when the groups start to open up. So it's up to you. Fouling is a cumulative problem and if it's not cleaned properly, the fouling becomes worse. Make sure to use a bronze brush. Nylon doesn't scrub as well and a stainless steel brush can gall and ruin a barrel. If you run patches through and see any traces of blue or green, you’re not done yet.
Listen, I have watched several videos before reaching this one. I am new to this and have zero experience. Using your video I felt confident enough to field strip the crap out of my AR! Great job on the hard work and the level of detail you put into this video. If I had to critique, I would say, improve on the volume, I could barely hear you on some parts of the video. Maybe it was my crappy computer. Again thanks!
Hi networkguyinphx, the design of that particular Colt bolt carrier makes it appear that the firing pin is not fully in place. The cut is deeper than most other carriers, so the firing pin is more exposed. When you look at the assembly from the top down as the firing pin retaining pin is installed you will notice it is fully in place.
All barrels have microscopic holes in the crystalline structure of the steel. Over time, copper will accumulate until the fouling material is higher than the surface of the bore. This will begin to affect your accuracy. You can feel it when a tight patch is pushed through the barrel; it is sort of “rough”. Using copper solvent will smooth over the copper from the voids until they are almost closed. You end up with a barrel that fouls more slowly, and a smoother, more accurate barrel.
@@jessiepinkman7736 I use that AFTER I use copper solvent and bore cleaner. I use both grits of J-B too. They make an ultra fine grit. I only use J-B for SS barrels. I suppose you could use it for chrome lined and nitrided barrels too.
Everybody look up the term 'copper equilibrium". SOME copper is actually GOOD for the reasons stated above. Copper will fill in the mircro cracks. So, never try to remove 100% of copper when you use a copper cleaner. I use a copper cleaner every 600 rounds. I use regular bore solvent every 200 rounds. REMEMBER: Never use a bronze brush with copper solvents. Use an aluminum/nylon brush or just a nylon jagg/cotton patch. SOAK your barrel copper with copper cleaner. That helps.
That’s a hard call. It depends on where you shoot (indoors or out), the type of ammo you use (clean or dirty), a number of variables. It’s a relaxing thing to do, and a clean (and well-lubed) rifle is a happy rifle. Lubricants can migrate and evaporate - I like to annex the kitchen table every time I get the chance. If you see crap inside the gun, do it more often.
On the position of the extractor pin, it is 11 o'clock if you have a LH eject. Far less common than RH, but the position of the extractor changes based on RL/LH models.
Wow what a PITA. I own one of these now. That's why I came here but let me tell you, it's so much easier to take down my former SIG 550 Service Rifle and completely clean it. On an AR platform, how often do we have to clean the gas tube? How is this done? Taking down and fully clean my 550 took about 10-15min when fully trained. And that's after 1000+ rounds a day shot.
Where the bolt goes in the carrier carbon builds up inside on the face of the pin hole. Your rag will get most of it but not all. After about 300 rounds you should take the scraper that is in the otis kit and remove that carbon.
I’ve had good luck using old t-shirts. I would be concerned about using automotive shop rags. I wrecked the finish on a car door a few years ago, using tar remover on a shop rag. Turned out to have some tiny metal shavings embedded in it. I would just cut up some old t-shirts.
Hi ! Do you not wear gloves to avoid skin contact with cleaning products? It turned out that these chemicals are not at all good nor to inhale, let alone to touch ... By dint of using them (all brands, all products) regularly health could be affected ... I wish you all to stay healthy, the explanations on cleaning are very clear so well done for this video! Stay Safe !
I got my first AR, an LE6920, and used your video to do my first cleaning. Two questions I had though. Should I run an oil patch down the barrel after the solvent patches? Should I oil the outside of the barrel?
People think if they don't clean the bolt every time they go to the range the ar will jam. This comes from experiences in Vietnam when the m 16 had jamming problems. The jamming was caused by the army using stick powder and the rifles were not chromed line.
I learned from a buddy of mine who was in the airborne rangers, and I'm thoroughly impressed at how much my friend DIDN"T tell me. Like I knew it was possible to remove the extractor.. but he said not to bother with it so I've never known how. Fortunately for me, I'm far more anal than he is, and I'm always looking for better ways to shoot / clean / etc. The best tip i can provide overall, is the Otis all in one cleaning kits are by far the best out of anything I've ever tried (alot). Great Vid!
do you clean your gas tube ever? I have heard both sides.. some say do it, some say don't. I figure there is enough pressure to expel anything right? but it's only a few bucks to replace it anyway. what would you recommend? great tutorial by the way
I just do mine every time I fire my AR. Last time I only fired 60 rounds and still cleaned off a bunch of gunk. I use PMC ammo 223. Maybe it is over kill but an AR-15 is a large chunk of money and a gun that should be kept perfect and ready to fire.
If you don't pull thge bolt out BEFORE you put in the firing pin, are you not running a high risk of putting in the firing pin retainer on the wrong side of the firing pin???
I am looking into getting my first ar 15 so I am doing a lot of research. I keep reading and seeing on videos that it likes to "run wet" with lots of oil or at least more oil then a little bit. is this true?
I believe Colt designed the bolt carrier that way to make it more difficult for users to convert the rifle to full auto. There is no advantage that I am aware of.
Excellent video and I'm going to check out the company website. I'm going to start buying parts to build my first AR. Is there a list of all parts needed to build an AR on your website? Do you guys offer a military discount? I'm a 30 year Army retiree and I like to buy stuff from military friendly companies first.
Just a little update on my comment... I ordered a OTIS and it's the best in my opinion hands down! The rod is tried tested and true, but not always the best choice until you run into one of those oh shit moments like I had with the Viper.
Chris Rambarran My Otis works great! But I purchased a Viper from Walmart and it got stuck inside my barrel. Maybe a quality issue or something? Anyhow the small string on the viper broke and I had to use a old cleaning rod to push it through! It didn’t damage anything but I took a look up the barrel just to make sure I didn’t cause any damage and while doing so a piece of copper or whatever they use slid down the barrel and into my eye! I’m fine but it could have been bad. Buy good stuff and respect those higher prices! I don’t cheap out no more on my stuff!
Mike Streams I highly doubt that snake could have done any damage too. Good your eye is fine. Picked up ottis today. Grew tired of being stressed about pushing that rod down the bore.
really need a cleaning tool for the bolt carrier kinda like a barrel snake but made to shape of the firing pin and main bolt housing, really surprised no one has came up with that instead of just shoving rags in the holes and calling it good -_-
no that didn't help. I mean after you clean all the carbon and get the gun all nice and clean you will then need to oil it. how much oil should you use, I know if you storing a gun you don't want much but from my research you want to oil it more then you did in the video. did you oil for storage or not?
Many say the four surfaces of the bolt carrier that rub other parts need heavy lubrication. That's the only thing that seemed different with this video.
What size wire brush did you use? I tried .22 and it seems as if it didn’t want to push through so I used a wire snake instead. Was a .22 wire brush the right size for an AR chambered in 556
The army converted to ball ammo and chromed line the firearm. This solved the problem. Over cleaning can damage the bolt carrier and lessen the life of the rifle even though you may feel better.
its not the worst but its not great. Hardly any cleaning of the chamber in the video. Also Ive found the insode of the bolt carrier needs much more cleaning. Carbon really builds up there. Also nobody is cleaning the gas tube with pipe cleaners and solvent. Just waiting for the rifle to stop cycling I suppose.
My last comment I swear, but I use a bore snake because anytime I try to use the round otis patches they get stuck in the barrel and I end up having to tap them out back through the chamber using a cleaning rod. How do I avoid that, cus the bore snake takes up more space and defeats the purpose of the otis all in one pack.
Michael Willis 4 years late. Maybe you figured it out. You need to feed the patch properly. Look at the instructions. If you just put it in any how it just gets stuck. Follow their instructions and it works so beautifully. First run today. Worked great.
Question how easy is it to clean with one hand?? I ask this question because I have Cerebral palsy I’m not able to use my right hand, but I can use my right arm. I’m thinking of getting an AR and I’m just curious how much I’m able to clean it without asking for help.
Hi There! We recommend reaching out to our Product Experts for this inquiry. To contact them, please send an email to techsales@opticsplanet.com and they'll be happy to assist you.
I just cleaned my new ar...lots of carbon in the barrel. However, the instructions told me to liberaly oil my bolt, but lightlty oil everything else. Any input?
I know this is an older video, but man, it's still very informational. About to pick up my first AR style pistol and this helped a lot with getting to know the internals and the function of the weapon. Definitely excited to go pick it up tomorrow. Another thing this video was good for is it's relaxing as all hell! Laying in bed about to pass out trying to watch this. lol
I still prefer cleaning the barrel with a bore snake rather than a rod. The video was awesome for someone like me who just got their first AR15. Great Job!!
Yeah, I had a guy tell me that bore snakes were worthless junk and he uses a rod. I was thinking, have you ever used a bore snake ? it takes just about everything you got to get it through the barrel if you put bore cleaner on it. I am convinced it has to clean it real good with all those brushes on it and the fact that it swells up in the barrel.
You don't really use a bore snake to do proper cleaning. A pull through or rod is the actual cleaning method. Bore snake is more when you just want a quick touchup.
I agree and good luck getting a decent one mine broke and I will never use a snake again! Complete garbage for a .223/5.56 rod is great for them. Snake is ok if the barrel is larger.
snakes are good for quick cleaning at the range but wont ever clean as well as a rod with a brush and multiple patches. dont ever use a multi piece rod.. and use a bore guide and a nice jag for your patches.
CSAKentucky2015 I’ve been using bore snakes on all m rifles and pistols, clean the chamber and use a bore snake if you prefer that. Anyone telling you they don’t clean well are morons or simply don’t understand what they do. It’s like running 20 patches and 2-3 brush strokes all at once and leaves the barrel glistening clean.
Thanks for this. I'm new to AR-15s, and this is the most helpful and detailed cleaning video I've found.
well you ain't need by now 7 years later, alls you need is brake cleaner, break free, a hoppes tornado brush and chamber brush... and the chemicals, never have too many chemicals
Great tutorial! The only thing I saw missed was a little oil in the upper receiver before putting the BCG and charging handle in and a little oil on those moving parts in the lower receiver.
Many cleaners like Break-Free CLP clean AND protect the bore. That said, if you’re going to store it, I'd run an oiled patch through the bore and then a dry patch before shooting. As for the outside, most barrels are parkerized with the manganese phosphate finish (Mil-Spec A-A-59267). Military specifications also state that the entire barrel surface is phosphate finished to create a porous surface to absorb oil. More than you ever wanted to know about parkerizing can be found on Wiki.
Look at all the master gunsmiths in the comments criticizing him. Just for the record, people in general way over lube their guns. Modern guns can run relatively dry compared to the old days when tolerances were much looser. Plus, he’s a vet. He probably learned to maintain his rifle in Afghanistan or Iraq where they run guns extra dry so a dust storm doesn’t turn a wet rifle into a sludgy, gritty mess. Oil and grease trap dirt, stick, and cause failures. Yes, oil and grease your rifles a bit after cleaning but only a thin film. They shouldn’t be dripping. Especially in particularly hot or cold climates, where some people very effectively run them bone dry.
Here, don’t take my word. Take it from an actual Marine and Police armorer-
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ascetic43 Best comment I've read so far.
Great video! Incredibly professional, close ups of each step was appreciated.
Really good job man!
Very simple yet very detailed instructions!
It's a bonus that you didn't come across as a "Gun Shop Commando" too!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
God bless and take care...
We appreciate your positive feedback and we're glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
Foamie cleaner in the lower? (@3:30) sure, but, I can get that clean in 30 seconds with brake cleaner and a toothbrush. Hose out the lower for a couple seconds, scrub the inside before the BC dries, then hose out again and wipe out with a cleaning patch and done. For normal cleaning (no soaking in water, sand, mud or anything extra filth) this does the trick fast and easy
Than do it that way? If you know how to clean your gun why are you watching this lol
@@adadaadada2786 Cause I'm always looking for something IDK already? For instance, Hoppes tornado brush can save you about a million strokes with the brush down the bore, cuts right through everything including lead. Also copper cleaning pads will get out lead, which you need if you own a revolver or shoot reloads. Otherwise i'd still just be scrubbing with hobbes like some troglodyte
I use q tips and pipe cleaners. I use compressed air when I'm done to remove any cotton left on the surfaces and in the mechanisms, particularly in the trigger.
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OK, this video is 8 years old, but it's still great! Great detail, very clear audio. The young man has a very clear clear speaking/training voice. It sure takes the mystery out of cleaning the AR-15.
Thank you.
Also, one thing I've picked up.. go to Walmart and pick up a pack of white silk handkerchiefs, wash and dry them once to get rid of lint and loose fibers and what not.. and they make great cleaning rags. 3 for $1 reusable super cheap to replace and you don't have to cut up your old shirts. Plus, in a pinch, you can easily cut them and use them in place of a patch.
Thanks so much! This was a very helpful demonstration. I have since purchased the Hoppe Elite cleaning kit for myself, makes the chore of cleaning my rifle, so much easier. And I was literally able to follow this guide step, by step.
first operation - spray #9, bore cleaner or foam down the barrel and breech first and start it working
Great video. I was instructed to never use the firing pin to disassemble the rifle. I guess in extenuating circumstances it'd be OK, otherwise invest in some small punches or screw drivers.
I strongly recommend nitrile gloves and scotch brite pads to clean the bolt nozzle for the rapid accumulation of carbon. I use a teflon chisle to clean the bolt face. I also found a bristle brush kit for the bolt carrier.
I use an old tooth brush to scrub the bolt assembly and then wipe down with cotton t shirt,,,
Great video,,,
You can run a soaked patch through, but it makes a mess. The idea is to get the bore coated enough for the solvent to start breaking down the carbon. You can use a lot of solvent or a little. Although from my personal experience, I have found that you don't need a lot. Hope this helps.
Really good job on how to clean my AR15. I am a newbie and it takes a while to clean my rifle. I'm sure the speed will pickup with experience.
Typically you don’t need to clean the gas tube, for the reasons mentioned. However, if you shoot with a .22 conversion it can get pretty dirty. It’s true that they are cheap to replace, but with a pipe cleaner and wire it is easy to clean. Steve actually addressed this issue in his blog (riflescopeblog com) on February 27, 2012 in his post "Sampson Star-C Rail Installation, Range Day with Prototype Optics Testing, and HS Precision"
There are some people who won’t go more than 20 rounds without using copper solvent while others only do it when the groups start to open up. So it's up to you. Fouling is a cumulative problem and if it's not cleaned properly, the fouling becomes worse. Make sure to use a bronze brush. Nylon doesn't scrub as well and a stainless steel brush can gall and ruin a barrel. If you run patches through and see any traces of blue or green, you’re not done yet.
best ar-15 cleaning video i have seen yet thank you!
Excellent job, clearly shows how to address each part involved in the mechanical actuation. Thanks for the training video.
this is a great video, i dont understand how anybody could dislike. thank you for posting
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Listen, I have watched several videos before reaching this one. I am new to this and have zero experience. Using your video I felt confident enough to field strip the crap out of my AR! Great job on the hard work and the level of detail you put into this video. If I had to critique, I would say, improve on the volume, I could barely hear you on some parts of the video. Maybe it was my crappy computer. Again thanks!
Hi networkguyinphx, the design of that particular Colt bolt carrier makes it appear that the firing pin is not fully in place. The cut is deeper than most other carriers, so the firing pin is more exposed. When you look at the assembly from the top down as the firing pin retaining pin is installed you will notice it is fully in place.
All barrels have microscopic holes in the crystalline structure of the steel. Over time, copper will accumulate until the fouling material is higher than the surface of the bore. This will begin to affect your accuracy. You can feel it when a tight patch is pushed through the barrel; it is sort of “rough”. Using copper solvent will smooth over the copper from the voids until they are almost closed. You end up with a barrel that fouls more slowly, and a smoother, more accurate barrel.
Use JB non embedding compound? That c hrome is pretty tough alright
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I use that AFTER I use copper solvent and bore cleaner. I use both grits of J-B too. They make an ultra fine grit. I only use J-B for SS barrels. I suppose you could use it for chrome lined and nitrided barrels too.
Everybody look up the term 'copper equilibrium". SOME copper is actually GOOD for the reasons stated above. Copper will fill in the mircro cracks. So, never try to remove 100% of copper when you use a copper cleaner. I use a copper cleaner every 600 rounds. I use regular bore solvent every 200 rounds.
REMEMBER: Never use a bronze brush with copper solvents. Use an aluminum/nylon brush or just a nylon jagg/cotton patch. SOAK your barrel copper with copper cleaner. That helps.
Welcome to the world of AR! Glad we could be of help.
Some of the cleaning tools and supplies are Chases’ own, some are sold at OpticsPlanet. Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks for the comment! We really enjoyed it. Yes, we are based in Northbrook and many of our employees are Chicago natives.
Thanks so much Chase. Went with you step by step cleaning my ar for the first time. Much appreciated!
That’s a hard call. It depends on where you shoot (indoors or out), the type of ammo you use (clean or dirty), a number of variables. It’s a relaxing thing to do, and a clean (and well-lubed) rifle is a happy rifle. Lubricants can migrate and evaporate - I like to annex the kitchen table every time I get the chance. If you see crap inside the gun, do it more often.
Hey Chase, your video is the BEST on youtube! Nothing comes close to the proper care and maintenance of an AR-15 than this video.
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Perfect detailed video to help anyone new to cleaning.
Good video, thanks.
This guy reminds me of Adam Sandler for some reason.
Thank you for the kind words!
This is genuinely relaxing and informative. Great job!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
On the position of the extractor pin, it is 11 o'clock if you have a LH eject. Far less common than RH, but the position of the extractor changes based on RL/LH models.
Very helpful video! I'm new to the AR world, and needed some guidance on the upkeep of my new rifle. Thanks for taking the time.
Thank you for the kind words. Glad we could help a future Marine!
We appreciate the kind words and we're glad you liked it. Thank you for watching.
Wow what a PITA. I own one of these now. That's why I came here but let me tell you, it's so much easier to take down my former SIG 550 Service Rifle and completely clean it. On an AR platform, how often do we have to clean the gas tube? How is this done? Taking down and fully clean my 550 took about 10-15min when fully trained. And that's after 1000+ rounds a day shot.
Best ar cleaning vid i have seen.
What about cleaning carbon off the the bolt with the bone tool that comes with that otis kit you have there?
Where the bolt goes in the carrier carbon builds up inside on the face of the pin hole. Your rag will get most of it but not all. After about 300 rounds you should take the scraper that is in the otis kit and remove that carbon.
Thank you thank you thank you. Your video was the best I've come across.
Best AR cleaning video I've seen. Nice job.
I’ve had good luck using old t-shirts. I would be concerned about using automotive shop rags. I wrecked the finish on a car door a few years ago, using tar remover on a shop rag. Turned out to have some tiny metal shavings embedded in it. I would just cut up some old t-shirts.
How about a new, clean automotive shop rag?
The most challenging part is the barrel and bolt carrier or breach block
Like your video. Great lighting, slow pace, and even subtitles! Awesome! Q, why not spray cleaner on parts and in barrel to soak ?
Best AR-15 cleaning tutorial on CZcams, fantastic, thanks. Needed it when I finally buy mine!
Thank you! Hope, you will enjoy it!
From Chicago myself, and I know Optics Planet is based "dere". Couldn't help but notice the accent, my friend. Da' Bears!
Hi ! Do you not wear gloves to avoid skin contact with cleaning products? It turned out that these chemicals are not at all good nor to inhale, let alone to touch ... By dint of using them (all brands, all products) regularly health could be affected ... I wish you all to stay healthy, the explanations on cleaning are very clear so well done for this video! Stay Safe !
thanks sweetie for taking the time to make this video.
I got my first AR, an LE6920, and used your video to do my first cleaning. Two questions I had though. Should I run an oil patch down the barrel after the solvent patches? Should I oil the outside of the barrel?
People think if they don't clean the bolt every time they go to the range the ar will jam. This comes from experiences in Vietnam when the m 16 had jamming problems. The jamming was caused by the army using stick powder and the rifles were not chromed line.
Excellent. Simple and to the point. Thank you.
Glad you liked the video, and thanks for the comment!
great video. thank you for taking the time to explain everything.
How often should you break down your firearm for cleaning. New gun @ 70 rounds for sighting.
How often do u take up buffer and spring out and clean it i got a old bushmaster ive never cleaned the buffer or the spring
I learned from a buddy of mine who was in the airborne rangers, and I'm thoroughly impressed at how much my friend DIDN"T tell me. Like I knew it was possible to remove the extractor.. but he said not to bother with it so I've never known how. Fortunately for me, I'm far more anal than he is, and I'm always looking for better ways to shoot / clean / etc. The best tip i can provide overall, is the Otis all in one cleaning kits are by far the best out of anything I've ever tried (alot). Great Vid!
do you clean your gas tube ever? I have heard both sides.. some say do it, some say don't. I figure there is enough pressure to expel anything right? but it's only a few bucks to replace it anyway. what would you recommend?
great tutorial by the way
Hey.
We have Troy, Mako Group, Samson, etc. You will definitely find something you like!
I just do mine every time I fire my AR. Last time I only fired 60 rounds and still cleaned off a bunch of gunk. I use PMC ammo 223. Maybe it is over kill but an AR-15 is a large chunk of money and a gun that should be kept perfect and ready to fire.
Very thorough job! Thanks!
Are you related to Ray Romano?
I thought the same exact thing!
Sounds like Mark Ruffalo
If you don't pull thge bolt out BEFORE you put in the firing pin, are you not running a high risk of putting in the firing pin retainer on the wrong side of the firing pin???
Very nice video on AR cleaning! Much appreciated.
Nice Watch. Speedy. Classy.
hmmm maybe I should buy this kit seems to have stuff mine doesn't.
I am looking into getting my first ar 15 so I am doing a lot of research. I keep reading and seeing on videos that it likes to "run wet" with lots of oil or at least more oil then a little bit. is this true?
I believe Colt designed the bolt carrier that way to make it more difficult for users to convert the rifle to full auto. There is no advantage that I am aware of.
I'm fairly new too ar's and I couldn't help but notice your bolt. Why isn't there any material on the bottom half of the rear of the bolt carrier?
Excellent video and I'm going to check out the company website. I'm going to start buying parts to build my first AR. Is there a list of all parts needed to build an AR on your website? Do you guys offer a military discount? I'm a 30 year Army retiree and I like to buy stuff from military friendly companies first.
Do a video with it favorite products and list it out💗💗
Great vid.tks for your service sir.
Every time I watch an AR cleaning video I remember why I stick to AK's...if I want to shoot 556 one day that bad...I'll save up for a Steyr Aug.
Just a little update on my comment... I ordered a OTIS and it's the best in my opinion hands down! The rod is tried tested and true, but not always the best choice until you run into one of those oh shit moments like I had with the Viper.
Mike Streams what happened I recently bought one. I'll toss it if it's crap. So far it has held up.
Chris Rambarran My Otis works great! But I purchased a Viper from Walmart and it got stuck inside my barrel. Maybe a quality issue or something? Anyhow the small string on the viper broke and I had to use a old cleaning rod to push it through! It didn’t damage anything but I took a look up the barrel just to make sure I didn’t cause any damage and while doing so a piece of copper or whatever they use slid down the barrel and into my eye! I’m fine but it could have been bad. Buy good stuff and respect those higher prices! I don’t cheap out no more on my stuff!
Mike Streams I highly doubt that snake could have done any damage too. Good your eye is fine. Picked up ottis today. Grew tired of being stressed about pushing that rod down the bore.
Chris Rambarran you’ll love the Otis! Really the only time I clean the barrel is when l plan on not using it for a while and I store it
Mike Streams I love the Otis. My anxiety about ruining my barrel with the rod disappeared. Otis was so smooth to work with. You were correct.
really need a cleaning tool for the bolt carrier kinda like a barrel snake but made to shape of the firing pin and main bolt housing, really surprised no one has came up with that instead of just shoving rags in the holes and calling it good -_-
no that didn't help. I mean after you clean all the carbon and get the gun all nice and clean you will then need to oil it. how much oil should you use, I know if you storing a gun you don't want much but from my research you want to oil it more then you did in the video. did you oil for storage or not?
Nice watch.
So no lube!? Not even on the bolt or contact rails of the bcg!? Certainly a different approach then mine!
He applied oil
Many say the four surfaces of the bolt carrier that rub other parts need heavy lubrication. That's the only thing that seemed different with this video.
What size wire brush did you use? I tried .22 and it seems as if it didn’t want to push through so I used a wire snake instead. Was a .22 wire brush the right size for an AR chambered in 556
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The army converted to ball ammo and chromed line the firearm. This solved the problem. Over cleaning can damage the bolt carrier and lessen the life of the rifle even though you may feel better.
over cleaning will never harm the rifle. Total myth. Chrome was added to increase rust, heat, and add lubrication protection in critical areas.
No chamber brush?
Man I'm digging those hand guards
its not the worst but its not great. Hardly any cleaning of the chamber in the video. Also Ive found the insode of the bolt carrier needs much more cleaning. Carbon really builds up there. Also nobody is cleaning the gas tube with pipe cleaners and solvent. Just waiting for the rifle to stop cycling I suppose.
You aren't supposed to ever put anything in the gas tube.
Great video. Thank you
Thank you!
Nice Speedmaster!
Thank you for watching.
I never spray that stuff down in the trigger area. JMO
My last comment I swear, but I use a bore snake because anytime I try to use the round otis patches they get stuck in the barrel and I end up having to tap them out back through the chamber using a cleaning rod.
How do I avoid that, cus the bore snake takes up more space and defeats the purpose of the otis all in one pack.
Michael Willis 4 years late. Maybe you figured it out. You need to feed the patch properly. Look at the instructions. If you just put it in any how it just gets stuck. Follow their instructions and it works so beautifully. First run today. Worked great.
Question how easy is it to clean with one hand?? I ask this question because I have Cerebral palsy I’m not able to use my right hand, but I can use my right arm.
I’m thinking of getting an AR and I’m just curious how much I’m able to clean it without asking for help.
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I just cleaned my new ar...lots of carbon in the barrel. However, the instructions told me to liberaly oil my bolt, but lightlty oil everything else. Any input?
what is that flash hider? looks awesome