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Thread: Upgrading the Cleaning Kit, Suggestions?

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    Here's what works for me: basic GI cleaning kit with cleaning rod guide for the breech to avoid rod flex; Ed's Red; Slip carbon killer; GI chamber brush. I currently use Slip 2000 for lube but if all I had was 3 in 1 I'd be ok with that...

    I like a pull-through for initial patches of bore cleaner in the field so it can work until I get home or if cleaning has to wait an hour or two; or to oil the bore when done. I use a length of .060 nylon weedwhacker line with a knot tied in the end. I sharpen the other end slightly and poke it through a GI patch, wet it, and pull it through from the muzzle end.

    Personally I think Otis and Bore Snakes are mostly marketing gimmicks. And the wild variety of cleaning products reminds me of the cosmetics industry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aaron_c View Post
    Thanks, guys. Yeah, it looks like my cleaning rod has sort of a swivel-bearing type deal on the handle so I don't think I can take the handle part off, making it impossible to pull through.
    Um just take the Jag, Brush off that end and slip the rod through the bore and reattach it and pull it through.

    I dont like sectional rods. If I need compact its a bore snake. If not compact its a full length Dewey rod.

    The lube is a debate that I dont enter but as another poster said the dechlorinated brake cleaner is efficient and cheap for parts that get crudded up and it works for me.

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    Have you bothered to read any of the stickies that talk about cleaning? In addition we have had dozens of threads on the subject.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Have you bothered to read any of the stickies that talk about cleaning? In addition we have had dozens of threads on the subject.
    Yeah I read through the sticky but couldn't gain access to the video that speaks on the topic of preferred lubes, tools, reference. It is password protected for me.

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    Bore Snake is a must add for your cleaning kit.

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    I use a bore snake for quick cleaning.

    I recently picked up an Otis Kit. I really like it.

    I like the way the patches work. It does an excellent job on my 12 ga.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aaron_c View Post
    ...Any other suggestions on things I should pick up?...
    I don't think I can clean an AR without using a pipe cleaner and/or a cotton swab or two.

    But I've been told I'm a bit anal.

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    +1 on the frog lube.
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    Weapon vs engine shield

    [QUOTE=Tiny86;1055751]For a lube I like Weapons Shield......./QUOTE]

    Out of curiousity., what makes weapons shield worth almost twice the price?

    According to the manufacture's own data sheet they appear to be the same product other than marketing/packaging?

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    I don't know why the third video requires a sign in.

    I threw those together and really need to do them again with more detail.

    Other than a tooth brush and cleaning rod, I think the two big additions and make your life easier are the Sinclair lug recess tool and the Dewey fixed rod with a chamber brush.

    If you are inclined to use a pull through-get the Otis or Dewey, they have a nice AR kit, Brownell's carries it. The Dewey is much better in my opinion since it has the chamber rod section.

    I also take along the G.I. kit for the range. I have the Dewey centerfire kit I take along hunting. For the G.I. kit, you can polish any sharp edges off it that's a concern.

    If you use the trimmer line--make sure you inspect the barb you create on the end. It's a chore to get patches out-especially on a brand new 10-22 match barrel!

    These work better for the .22's

    http://patchworm.com/patchworm.html


    http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2...LEANING_COMBOS

    http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2...H_CLEANING_KIT

    http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pi...ug_Recess_Tool
    GET IN YOUR BUBBLE!

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