You may (or may not) be talking about me.
First let me explain, I got this bolt in a trade with some other parts. I'm kind of OCD with cleaning my weapons thanks to a few kind Drill Sergeants back in the 80's and I wouldn't ever let one of my bolts get like this. Before I cleaned the bolt it was caked in carbon. Sorry, no before pictures.
For cleaning my carrier I soak the bolt / bolt carrier group in a coffee can filled with mineral spirits while I'm cleaning the barrel, upper and lower receivers. While the barrel is soaking I then clean the bolt / bolt carrier group. For cleaning the inside of the carrier I find a 40 brush or old 45 brush wrapped with a 3x3 patch works well. For any persistent carbon a brass dowel rod with a chisel point on the end works great.
It's not that hard to get a rifle clean if you stick to a routine.







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