For what it's worth at least two AR manufacturers that I'm familiar with recommend the use of a bore guide: Noveske and JP Rifles. I've been inclined to follow their advice, especially on AR's with stainless barrels intended for a precision role.
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For what it's worth at least two AR manufacturers that I'm familiar with recommend the use of a bore guide: Noveske and JP Rifles. I've been inclined to follow their advice, especially on AR's with stainless barrels intended for a precision role.
I have used bore guides since I started shooting Highpower. Look at the MK11 kit that KAC was selling and if I remember correct it has a bore guide. That should pretty much say it all if you use a solid cleaning rod.
Dan
Let's see: Carbon fiber rods flex, not good, and some of you DO use a bore guide, especially when use copper removing solvent as it keeps the solvent from getting on parts it shouldn't.
O.K. got it.
So, can anyone suggest a specific bore guide, name, model number, mfg, etc. and same for a plastic rod that's not just a coating over steel?
Thanks!
JP makes a good quality bore guide: http://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=JPRG-1
I like the Dewey cleaning rods. The flex of the rod is a non-issue for me. While cleaning any precision rifle, I pull the brush through the barrel from chamber to muzzle, remove it, push the rod back through the muzzle end of the barrel, re-attach the brush, repeat as often as necessary. With a patch jag all you have to do is remove the patch before inserting the rod back in from the muzzle end.
I use the same technique for my match AR or any rifle that is built like a M1A, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, etc.
When using a cleaning rod, wipe it off frequently. Rub a drop of clean oil on the bore guide o-ring before inserting it into the receiver.
Log into the Brownell's website and you will find everything you need to clean a rifle.
Do not own but some info here.
http://www.6mmbr.com/catalog/item/1433308/954882.htm
Before I knew better, I wrecked the muzzle crown on my M-14 with a steel cleaning rod. When I went after the dirt inside the barrel it looked like I was operating a bicycle pump or churning butter.
It really pissed off the Chief Gunner's Mate. After he pulled the flash hider and recut the muzzle crown, he explained the finer points of cleaning a semi-automatic rifle.
Ive got these:
http://www.brownells.com/gun-cleanin...prod25927.aspx
http://www.brownells.com/gun-cleanin...-prod5641.aspx
Had them for well over a decade.Take care of them and they will last you a lifetime.
Like I said previously,I primarily use a OTIS 3-Gun kit nowadays for all weapons general PM.The bore guide and Dewey rods are only for use at home,especially with solvents and detailed cleaning as I mentioned.
742s ruined by improper cleaning? Oh hell yeah. I bought one ruined by both improper cleaning and corrosive 30-06 ammo and had it bored out to 35 Whelen. It worked real good too. It hit hard with a 250 grain bullet. I wore it out. A Remington 742 was good for 2k or 3k shots then it was wore out, the action that is. No way to fix them either.