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    Quote Originally Posted by bkb0000 View Post
    which one were you using, and what didnt you like about it?
    The Midway one. It didn't get the BCG all the way clean, felt too tight in the wrong places, and solvent soaking worked better. Nowadays, I soak in Carbon cutter and finish with Montana Copper Cutter maybe every 2k rds or so.

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    I don't care how 'cool' anyone is, or 'how many rounds downrange without a problem' they have...NOBODY will ever convince me that a dirty firearm is better or more dependable than a clean one.

    While I don't rush to clean my training and range guns every time out, the ones that are used to protect my and others' lives, are kept very clean. Its a matter of preparedness and common sense.

    Properly cleaned, and with the correct tools/chemicals for the job, routine cleaning, IN NO WAY, causes damage to a rifle. Letting carbon pile up to unreasonable levels on defensive weapons is just lazy, and a gamble, in my opinion.

    Regarding the OP, I have and use the CAT-M4 tool. I like it. It causes ZERO damage to the bolt or carrier, is simple, small, and cuts cleaning time considerably. For those of us that take a few minutes a month to maintain our defensive gear, I would recommend it.
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    http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=933512

    Thanks for the replies and alternitives...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlelebowski View Post
    Waste of money and time. Not worth it. I gave mine away.
    I got mine for free- I use it when cleaning my heavy use AR's- makes life a little easier.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo45 View Post
    I don't care how 'cool' anyone is, or 'how many rounds downrange without a problem' they have...NOBODY will ever convince me that a dirty firearm is better or more dependable than a clean one.

    While I don't rush to clean my training and range guns every time out, the ones that are used to protect my and others' lives, are kept very clean. Its a matter of preparedness and common sense.

    Properly cleaned, and with the correct tools/chemicals for the job, routine cleaning, IN NO WAY, causes damage to a rifle. Letting carbon pile up to unreasonable levels on defensive weapons is just lazy, and a gamble, in my opinion.

    Regarding the OP, I have and use the CAT-M4 tool. I like it. It causes ZERO damage to the bolt or carrier, is simple, small, and cuts cleaning time considerably. For those of us that take a few minutes a month to maintain our defensive gear, I would recommend it.

    What really matters (and I've never seen carbon "pile up," it stays at one level and seems to self regulate) is doing your PM of perishable parts on schedule and lube. Not scraping carbon. No one is doing this to be "cool" but many of us enjoy other things in life like dry firing, family time, exercise, not being exposed to chemicals, etc.

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    Reading the tutorial, it mentions that the bore should be cleaned with a nylon or stainless steel brush. Is a bronze brush OK?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Belmont31R View Post
    Baked on carbon can absorb moisture, and moisture leads to pitting. There have been pics posted before of what baked on carbon fouling left uncleaned does.
    Even when generously kept lubed regularly???? I'm an anti clean guy and when I clean, I've never detected it, even after 3K+ rounds fired over a 3 or 4 month time frame. Been doing it for years.
    Last edited by RogerinTPA; 06-27-10 at 13:08.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mofeen View Post
    Reading the tutorial, it mentions that the bore should be cleaned with a nylon or stainless steel brush. Is a bronze brush OK?
    Bronze or nylon is fine. Avoid stainless steel or steel of any sort.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlelebowski View Post
    What really matters (and I've never seen carbon "pile up," it stays at one level and seems to self regulate) is doing your PM of perishable parts on schedule and lube. Not scraping carbon. No one is doing this to be "cool" but many of us enjoy other things in life like dry firing, family time, exercise, not being exposed to chemicals, etc.
    Well, I guess it depends on what kind of job you have, as to how much of the "other things in life" you are missing out on, when cleaning a gun. It is part of our job, for some of us, so no, I am not missing out on any other activities, while cleaning. I even get paid when doing it.

    If you read my post again, notice that I didn't say that I spend a lot of time cleaning my range guns. In fact, I said I only spend a few minutes a month on the ones that I use for duty. Done properly, it doesn't have to take much time.
    Last edited by Jimbo45; 06-27-10 at 13:32.

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    It was part of my job for 8 years in the Marine Corps so you're not the only one who's been paid to do stupid crap like that.

    I spend 10 minutes or less every 1k-2k rounds on my carbines.

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