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Thread: AR Maintenance, recommended cleaning products/tools?

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    Oh, I didn't even thinking about that!

    So the general consensus is a quality 1 piece rod? When they say it's 16", do they mean 16" usable, or the complete length of the rod assembly?

    Something like this? http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...82005#enalarge

    Otherwise what about the Otis style flexible cleaning rods? Yay or nay on those?
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    The 24" Dewey is perfect for 14.5" and shorter barrels.

    You might want to go with the 32". You can use that one on everything, but it's a pain for cleaning SBRs.
    "You people have too much time on your hands." - scottryan

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    Quote Originally Posted by demigod View Post
    The 24" Dewey is perfect for 14.5" and shorter barrels.

    You might want to go with the 32". You can use that one on everything, but it's a pain for cleaning SBRs.
    I layed a tape on my Dewey and it's 36" to the edge of the handle they may call it a 35".
    It's pretty long but I did not want to come up short if I needed a longer rod. And since I stand it on my rubber block and tap it softly through the bbl. it's right for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rifleshooter View Post
    I layed a tape on my Dewey and it's 36" to the edge of the handle they may call it a 35".
    It's pretty long but I did not want to come up short if I needed a longer rod. And since I stand it on my rubber block and tap it softly through the bbl. it's right for me.
    That would be the one. I was guesstimating off of my 24". I have one of each.
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    Excellent. That should be long enough to get my CZ452 as well. Granted I can't take it with me (to the range) due to its size, but that's what the boresnake is for!

    I'll assume things such as jags, brushes, etc. are self explanatory. Unless there's a good reason to go with a nylon set that is.
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    I went straight to Dewey and talked to them and they recommended a 30" which I bought. I have never seen these anywhere else but Dewey. I just got it and will use it tonight and comment. Great rod though.

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    Well I measured my CZ452 and it's a 28inch barrel. Thus I've decided to go with this (as previously recommended): http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=389149

    The question now is what heads? The Dewey takes 8x36 male, but MidwayUSA only offers 8x32. This is far more complicated than it needs to be.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 28_days View Post
    Well I measured my CZ452 and it's a 28inch barrel. Thus I've decided to go with this (as previously recommended): http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=389149

    The question now is what heads? The Dewey takes 8x36 male, but MidwayUSA only offers 8x32. This is far more complicated than it needs to be.
    You should get and adapter from the 8x32 to the 8x36 I got one with my Dewey Rod.

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    You're correct. I totally skipped over that. I've become overwhelmed by cleaning supplies. Fantastic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 28_days View Post
    You're correct. I totally skipped over that. I've become overwhelmed by cleaning supplies. Fantastic.
    You get what you have and start working then when you come to something that you need to do something you get it.

    I have made more trips to local firearm stores and hunted many hours on the Net. for special tools and cleaning items.

    It just takes time and I might add buying this book The AR-15 Complete Owners Guide by Walt Kuleck with Scott Duff is a really good investment at $20 if one wants a book with loads if quality AR INFO.

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