Using A Bore Guide When Cleaning
Recently, I saw one of these gadgets on a television segment of Guns and Ammo.
They carefully installed it in the chamber of an AR and made noises about how good an idea it is to use a bore guide when using a cleaning rod.
The use of this item seems like overkill, but what do I know, I'm still learning about AR's.
Any of you use bore guides?
P.S. I started another thread asking about what AR magazines the members here read and would recommend.
When I went to thank those who responded, I wasn't allowed. Weird, since I'm the one that started the thread.
Anyone know why such a thing would happen?
Thanks
Using A Bore Guide When Cleaning
OP, since the 1970s, I've cleaned many, many firearms using a variety of methods. The Otis kit is great for light duty cleaning. The Dewey coated rods are excellent for everything else, although I use a Dewey brass rod for cleaning handgun barrels. I make sure to use a bore guide when cleaning my precision rifles, AR-10s, and M4 style carbines with stainless or match grade barrels. I generally don't use a bore guide for my ARs that have chrome-lined barrels. The only barrels that I have seen ruined through poor cleaning practices were on surplus rifles from the DCM/CMP.
I would recommend that you try a bore guide, at the least for peace of mind.
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