AR Cleaning Kits?

Bpurcg19 · #1 01-27-09, 20:32

Its time for me to get more cleaning tools for my AR because mine are either too old or gone.

Are there any specific set thats good for cleaning? Or should I just compile a bunch of tools again?

Whats tools have you guys found to be the best for cleaning? (Any part of the gun, just looking to accumulate some new supplies)

Thanks guys,
-B

Erocku · #2 01-27-09, 22:10

I just purchased an Otis cleaning kit. I like it alot and it is all contained in a small package.

Shihan · #3 01-27-09, 22:18

Plus one on the Otis and you dont need to worry about bore guides and all that jazz.

Bat Guano · #4 01-28-09, 01:19

IMHO the Otis is overrated. Just my HO, though. To the extent that I need or want a pullthrough a piece of weedwhacker line suffices. Boonie Packer makes a slightly more sophisticated version of that.

I still use the old GI steel rod, polished and smooth, with a Dewey guide. Tried a Dewey coated rod but found no advantage and the various tips were a nuisance with different thread sizes. GI brushes, chamber brushes, and a chamber mop; and I recently fell in love with Slip carbon cutter. And, or course, Ed's Red.

Frens · #5 01-28-09, 01:57

Otis and USGI kit for me.

Iraqgunz · #6 01-28-09, 02:34

Out of curiousity how does one properly clean the chamber with an Otis kit? I have yet to figure it out. Personally I like the USGI kits for when I am away from home and the Dewey rods for back at the house and here in the shop.

mark5pt56 · #7 01-28-09, 07:40

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Originally Posted by Iraqgunz

Out of curiousity how does one properly clean the chamber with an Otis kit? I have yet to figure it out. Personally I like the USGI kits for when I am away from home and the Dewey rods for back at the house and here in the shop.

They don't and that's why we see the "my gun won't work threads" like we do. The chamber and bolt are the heart of the rifle, it needs to be cleaned properly with the right tools.

Like you, I take the GI kit with me if I need it. The Dewey is at home. I also use the JP bore guide, Sinclair action kit which has the chamber brush and lug recess tool. Those make it a snap and the chamber/lug area gets cleaned right.

We could start a war about the bolt tail and carrier well.

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R1pper · #8 01-28-09, 10:25

Dont forget dental pics, a good set will go a long way.

-DM-

Frens · #9 01-28-09, 11:11

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Originally Posted by Iraqgunz

Out of curiousity how does one properly clean the chamber with an Otis kit? I have yet to figure it out.

there's a short rod for that

skipper49 · #10 01-28-09, 17:17

I've used the Otis kit for all rifle barrel cleaning for several years and will never go back to a rod for general cleaning, though I have a good selection of Dewey and Tipton rods. An exception to this is scrubbing out a REALLY filthy M1 bore as I spent MUCH time doing last night. For that, a rod and brush just can't be beat.
On my AR's however, I use the excellent Dewey chamber rod for cleaning chamber and lug area. That and the previously mentioned dental picks keep them squeaky clean.

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