FYI: I forgot to show the metal tip on the chamber cleaning tool. But you use the metal tip first, then the cotton tip. Also the difference between the chamber and the barrel extension accidently got edited out on the UA-cam version of this video, but is explained in the video in the online course. *Full List & Codes Here:* bit.ly/43pWmnE *New Pew Pew Deals Here:* bit.ly/2OFAl23
is there any risk of lead being on the outside of the gun and surfaces it touches such as where you store it, would you be able to use d lead wipes on the outside of the gun once your finished cleaning it
What’s your opinion on sonic cleaners ? Dissemble the BCG put the parts in the cleaner then rinse, inspect, and then remove any carbon that’s left. The simple green is a good cleaner.
@@Diggi556 when you shoot, lead is on the gun and your clothes and when I (or anyone) shoots suppressed, you'll get more gas blowback which in turn blows more lead back at your face and can be inhaled very easily. I have a few friends who are dealing with lead poisoning and going through treatment. I shoot about 1k rounds a month and mostly suppressed and dont have any issues. So I've never wiped my guns with my de-lead wipes but I suppose you could and then oil your gun afterwards to protect them. But I don't see a reason to. Are you going to wipe your hands every time you touch ammo? Probably not. If you're really that worried about it just clean your face and hands after shooting or wipe hands after playing with ammo. It may not help much but I often wear a balaclava to cover my mouth and nose.
Thanks for including the Otis Technology Star Chamber Cleaning Tool, Ripcord and our AP Brush in your video! 💯 We proudly make all of these items right here in upstate NY.
@@emcg5112 For one, most gun care products commonly sold in the USA are produced in China. It does suck manufacturing in a state as unfriendly to business and to gun owners as New York is; but our roots are here and we have a great facility and awesome people working for us in a very small community that we've been a huge part of since we were founded in 1985
The top "lead removing" disposable towelette for hands and skin is basically an alcohol swab. You can also use an antiseptic towelette, which is alcohol with BZK as the antiseptic. All basically alcohol wipes, as are some eyeglass cleaners. No magic, the alcohol cleans and the towelette absorbs the lead dust.
One point where people can screw things up with cleaning is being over aggressive with removing carbon. The tail of the bolt fits as part of the internal piston of the bolt carrier/bolt system. Sometimes people will aggressively scrape or even sand down the bolt tail in attempt to clean it. Over time that will remove enough material opening up the fitment and producing a under gassed system. Nylon brushes help to reduce the chance of wearing down the bolt tail.
Cleaning does seem basic but also complicated too. I would have to clean my AR while watching you clean yours at the same time to make sure I do it correctly. Great video as I was looking for a video on how to clean my AR. Thank you.
Apparently, my rifle had a few hiccups recently and the gunsmith at the range said that I should probably clean her. Yeah I was using some dirty remanufacutred ammo, but still was surprised by just how grimy a relatively new rifle was after only 250-300 rds. Hoping it's all good now because this should be a good to go upper (BCM BFH 14.5 ELW), never really had this issue prior to getting a suppressor (OSS can really shouldn't cause issues). As for the issue, was working height over bore ready up drills and was having rounds feed in and then get stuck, couldn't put it on safe and couldn't pull the round out without mortaring it.
Always clean new rifles because they come with thick oil designed for sitting in boxes to prevent rust. Not the best for shooting especially suppressed
Perfect video timing for me as I just purchased my first AR-15. Your explanations and demonstration is clear and concise; you don't waste the viewers time at all. Thank you.
I highly recommend a hard chromed bolt and carrier. Makes cleaning much easier. You literally can just wipe the majority of stuff off with a microfiber cloth!
@@TacticalToolbox nickel boron is nice but I think the durability and longevity of the hard Chrome particularly as it relates to the lubricity is better. I have heard many stories that after it wears in the nickel boron starts to get tacky or at least lose its lubricity
Buddy I know this is an old one, and that's not your DD, but there's one thing you might add for a future video. Installing the bolt cam pin in the same orientation for the life of the bolt will make it last a lot longer, and reduce the chance of causing issues down the road. Some companies are putting a dimple on that pin, or you can take a punch and make a dot on that little guy so you always know which way it came out, and ensure it goes back in the same way. Love that OTIS tool, I'm going to pick one up this weekend!
I agree with you wholeheartedly there's no true right way, nor is there a wrong way of gping a oit cleaning a gun. I basically go by the manual and at times I've watch different videos. I enjoy your videos and the contents are always educational, thanks 🙏
I'm sure i lose zero when i do this but, i remove the handguard and barrel to clean the lugs on the barrel. a polishing tip on a dremel is about my favorite way to do it.
Just ordered otis cleaner in 5.56 and 7.62 have ar s in both so far you have not lead me astray on tools have all the others from other videos even the mitter box bench amazon was kind enough to send 2 for price of 1 keep the luck running and thanks
The tool shown at 9:25 is an alternative to the AR15/M16/M4 chamber brush. Based on previous experience with Otis products, I imagine it's more expensive than a chamber brush, too.
@@FullSendPrecision - Except that it DOES do jack to the chamber...hence the name "chamber brush". Also, a proper AR15/M16/M4 chamber brush won't fit in any "barrel extension" ( I assume you mean items like compensators).
Am I the only one who enjoys cleaning their weapons? It's like a car guy who keeps his modded vehicle to top spec and spotless. Why wouldn't you want something you're potentially depending your life on to be in the best condition possible? I never really understood why people go so long between cleanings other than to test long term reliability. Don't get me wrong I don't clean the bore every time but I clean, grease and lube religiously until at least the first 1,000 rounds or so.
I guess I have a different mindset. I clean my stuff every 1000 rounds. Why would I depend my life on something needs to be clean in order to function?
@@mezrre4630 it's the same mindset as car guys who bring their cars to the track. While they don't have to keep their cars immaculate, it usually allows them to understand how their entire system works, which parts need attention, and it possibly gives them an advantage to someone who doesn't. It's all subjective. It's just how I view my maintenance on my weapon's systems. You could argue the guy who never thinks about racing his car and does basic preventative maintenance on a generally reliable car that never has an issue and gets 500k miles out of it with little work. Two viewpoints that aren't wrong.
Clearly It was only bait to catch views and you and I took the bait lol😂 oh well these guys are doing us a favor by doing cleaning overviews so thumbs up 👍
Buffer tube? He forgot… that could be it😂 I usually put a little lube in there to make it a little quiet, I’ve heard some people use white grease. I’d clean that out and reapply every so often.
Very well done and presented 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I come from the US Army infantry indoctrination: keep your rifle well cleaned and lubricated to function properly and deliver effective performance. So. My firearms are clean and wet, and they work better, flawlessly, and also take less beating from the wear and tear caused by the friction of metals. Hence, I like the way you wet your rifle with top quality oil. My platoon sargeant would've been proud of you. Good stuff!
Thank you for a great video on cleaning the AR. I will save this video and use it when cleaning my AR to make sure I do the job that you do. I'm also going to try and find some of the tools that you use.
Just a heads up for you. I bought shooter lube based on your recommendation. It has been 36 days and it still hasn't shown up. I have called and left multiple messages as well as tried to send them a message in Facebook. No response at all. I have to deny the charge on my credit card now. I'm not upset at you at all, but something to keep in mind for your other viewers. Sadly there was message after message on Facebook where the same thing was happening. Thank you for your videos though. Love your channel!
sahweet, I got my first ar (a DD v7 pro @ a solid discount from the LGS, was going to get a pistol that actually fits my hand, but they asked if I needed a AR rifle and that DDv7 hadn't moved since they also have BCM, knights, HK, Centurions, and Suga Weasels ... got used to my glock . . . but got the AR instead to go along with the Mossberg 590 ), def diff than cleaning my 22 LR SA revolvers and lever rifles . . . i like the angles you have to show how to take apart the BCG .
When I was in basic training, before graduation we used Gunk and then took them to the showers and rinsed them out.... The were spotless... I do not recommend doing that to a personally owned rifle.... SFC Retired
One of the reasons I migrated to the ak platform after my service. These things suck to clean unless you are going to run shaving cream and a shower!!!! Going to the board (deployed)!!! Den5al pick sets come in real handy also!
Take off upper, remove BCG and CH. Disassemble BCG and spray it and CH with cleaner let sit. Take the upper outside, use gun scrubber or brake cleaner and spray out the inside of the upper and the barrel extension. You can use a blue shop towel to wipe out the inside. Use a nylon coated dewey brush and run a couple of patches of solvent using a jag down the barrel. Chase with a clean patch then an oiled patch Clean the BCG that's been sitting, usually just requires it to be wiped down with a shop cloth. Lube and reassemble the gun Lead wipes on the outside of the gun
Did you clean the gas tube out? I have 18 inch pipe cleaners that I can soak in Hoppes and run it down into the gas tube to clean out some of the buildup or just spend the time to clean it thoroughly.
I use nitrile gloves always when working on my guns and D-Lead on my hands after a range trip. If you don't thoroughly get the lead off your hands you can also run the risk of having TSA swab your hands before boarding if within a couple of days of prior range time. Believe me, they'll detain you and you'll probably miss your flight.
True story, I had a gun cloth I kept in my bag and just moving that when packing was enough to trigger a warning when my bag went through so they swabbed my hands. I failed 2/3 and would have been rejected if I failed all 3. The last one I think was the explosives category.
Bizarre that you posted this today. I literally just started looking for videos on this exact subject yesterday. Matter of fact, I just bought your courses too in anticipation of certain legal changes sure to be coming soon!
I just cracked mine open and throw it in the dishwasher! After which of course I spray it down with Boe Shield. Boe Shield is a penetrating lubricant that was designed by Boeing for use with aircraft and the many different alloys and metals they are constructed from. I have been doing this for 25 years now and have found it to be the best thing since sliced bread.
Oh my God I hope this is a joke. Please don't ever do that. You are contaminating your dishwasher with lead, unnecessarily removing protectants from the surfaces of internals, and you can damage/rust your gun.
I always clean the chamber Using a chamber brush and those Star chamber pads. One thing I learned about using the chamber brush is you have to spin it in and spin it out Since it's not made to pass through the barrel, 1st time I did it I just tried to push it in and pull it out and it ended up breaking.
Its funny that i’m seeing this now. I didn’t clean my chamber well enough before shooting this past weekend and the bolt got stuck and snapped. Screwed ip my barrel, and bcg
Wow, it's so weird that I've been doing it wrong all these years with the standard AR chamber brush. I mean, my chamber gets really clean the old way, but...who knew?
Great video… I’m sure you’ve tested one, but in case you haven’t, I have 2 CMMG ARs… the latest versions, a 2022 8” Banshee Mk4 chambered in 9mm & my 2023 Resolute Mk4, 16.1” chambered in 5.56… My favorite ARs…❤
An aluminum or brass pick is a good option instead of a steel flathead for cleaning that stubborn carbon on the bolt and firing pin. A lot of cleaning kits do actually come with one.
Thanks for the video! It's always good to put your cam pin back in the same orientation that it was before you removed it. FCD and some other companies have great cam pins with a witness mark so you don't have to worry about flipping it 180°.
@@mrgrump2534 I'm being serious. Look it up. For the average Joe who may shoot a couple hundred rounds a month, they probably won't even notice the wearing on the cam pin. For those of us who shoot every weekend and sometimes 1k in a weekend if it's a class, the wear becomes noticeable and fast. Replacing the cam pin in the same orientation can make a big difference.
I use a fine grit glass blaster to remove any and all foiling blast down the barrel shoot a non coated lead bullet for first 3 shots to lead it and use it to make leaded gasoline
10:07 it bugs me that i can see little brass wedged inside the chamber that i cant reach with a pick or anything :D ( and when i clean my BCG i like to use a cut up 2liter bottom and spray some of the bcg over it so it can catch some cleaner spray and make a good tub of it and let the firing pin and other small stuff from BCG to sit in)
Thank you for this video I have been cleaning ARs for several years, but I have never seen the Otis Chamber tool or that particular AVID tool. This was very helpful.
Why is it bad to put some drops of oil onto your gas ports on the carrier? I’ve done it for years on the same rifle? Just wondering what problems it could cause as I’ve had none.
A lot of folks would be disgusted by the sheer volume of clp that infantrymen us on ARs. I cannot tell you how common it is to just dump like a quarter cup into the ejection port, charge the weapon a few times, and get right back to business. Recommended by probably no one, but it sure does work.
FYI: I forgot to show the metal tip on the chamber cleaning tool. But you use the metal tip first, then the cotton tip.
Also the difference between the chamber and the barrel extension accidently got edited out on the UA-cam version of this video, but is explained in the video in the online course.
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is there any risk of lead being on the outside of the gun and surfaces it touches such as where you store it, would you be able to use d lead wipes on the outside of the gun once your finished cleaning it
You are making a review for the SI slide?
What’s your opinion on sonic cleaners ?
Dissemble the BCG put the parts in the cleaner then rinse, inspect, and then remove any carbon that’s left.
The simple green is a good cleaner.
@@Diggi556 when you shoot, lead is on the gun and your clothes and when I (or anyone) shoots suppressed, you'll get more gas blowback which in turn blows more lead back at your face and can be inhaled very easily. I have a few friends who are dealing with lead poisoning and going through treatment. I shoot about 1k rounds a month and mostly suppressed and dont have any issues. So I've never wiped my guns with my de-lead wipes but I suppose you could and then oil your gun afterwards to protect them. But I don't see a reason to. Are you going to wipe your hands every time you touch ammo? Probably not. If you're really that worried about it just clean your face and hands after shooting or wipe hands after playing with ammo.
It may not help much but I often wear a balaclava to cover my mouth and nose.
Thanks for including the Otis Technology Star Chamber Cleaning Tool, Ripcord and our AP Brush in your video! 💯 We proudly make all of these items right here in upstate NY.
Why are you proud to manufacture gun products in one of the least gun friendly states in the US?
@@emcg5112 For one, most gun care products commonly sold in the USA are produced in China. It does suck manufacturing in a state as unfriendly to business and to gun owners as New York is; but our roots are here and we have a great facility and awesome people working for us in a very small community that we've been a huge part of since we were founded in 1985
Otis as in Otis Elevators as well?
@@richiev63 No that is a different company but we get that all the time.
i was so happy when we got otis kits when i was in iraq. they made our lives just that much nicer
The top "lead removing" disposable towelette for hands and skin is basically an alcohol swab. You can also use an antiseptic towelette, which is alcohol with BZK as the antiseptic. All basically alcohol wipes, as are some eyeglass cleaners. No magic, the alcohol cleans and the towelette absorbs the lead dust.
Just wear gloves.
One point where people can screw things up with cleaning is being over aggressive with removing carbon. The tail of the bolt fits as part of the internal piston of the bolt carrier/bolt system. Sometimes people will aggressively scrape or even sand down the bolt tail in attempt to clean it. Over time that will remove enough material opening up the fitment and producing a under gassed system. Nylon brushes help to reduce the chance of wearing down the bolt tail.
true
I saw a vid about this last night. It makes me change my thoughts and just go Nylon on everything. A little carbon and lots of lube should be fine
Cleaning does seem basic but also complicated too. I would have to clean my AR while watching you clean yours at the same time to make sure I do it correctly. Great video as I was looking for a video on how to clean my AR. Thank you.
I'm the same way...I typically clean while watching gun videos
@@TacticalToolbox same haha
You're supposed to clean these?
Apparently, my rifle had a few hiccups recently and the gunsmith at the range said that I should probably clean her. Yeah I was using some dirty remanufacutred ammo, but still was surprised by just how grimy a relatively new rifle was after only 250-300 rds. Hoping it's all good now because this should be a good to go upper (BCM BFH 14.5 ELW), never really had this issue prior to getting a suppressor (OSS can really shouldn't cause issues). As for the issue, was working height over bore ready up drills and was having rounds feed in and then get stuck, couldn't put it on safe and couldn't pull the round out without mortaring it.
Always clean new rifles because they come with thick oil designed for sitting in boxes to prevent rust. Not the best for shooting especially suppressed
No
@@Osprey1994 I didn't clean my ar for 9 years and it was fine
@@Lucas-yg2hy I am sure you didn’t shoot it for 9 years either.
Perfect video timing for me as I just purchased my first AR-15. Your explanations and demonstration is clear and concise; you don't waste the viewers time at all. Thank you.
I highly recommend a hard chromed bolt and carrier. Makes cleaning much easier. You literally can just wipe the majority of stuff off with a microfiber cloth!
True story, that and Nickel Boron
@@TacticalToolbox nickel boron is nice but I think the durability and longevity of the hard Chrome particularly as it relates to the lubricity is better. I have heard many stories that after it wears in the nickel boron starts to get tacky or at least lose its lubricity
Phosphate for life!
@@TerminalM193 yuck 😆
@@TacticalToolbox definitely Nickel Boron!
Buddy I know this is an old one, and that's not your DD, but there's one thing you might add for a future video. Installing the bolt cam pin in the same orientation for the life of the bolt will make it last a lot longer, and reduce the chance of causing issues down the road. Some companies are putting a dimple on that pin, or you can take a punch and make a dot on that little guy so you always know which way it came out, and ensure it goes back in the same way. Love that OTIS tool, I'm going to pick one up this weekend!
An excellent display of step by step and thoroughly describing each aspect of the weapon. Thank you
Must think you for all the content over the years has been very helpful.
It’s been a while since your last upload. I hope everything’s fine. Thank you for your good work!
I never get bored in your large videos 20 minutes plus so informative
The star chamber was the FIRST place a Drill Sergeant would check when inspecting a rifle. Many push-ups were doled out that way lol.
I agree with you wholeheartedly there's no true right way, nor is there a wrong way of gping a oit cleaning a gun. I basically go by the manual and at times I've watch different videos. I enjoy your videos and the contents are always educational, thanks 🙏
Really good cleaning video, especially for the new guy. Very thorough, no doubt. I'm liking that Real Avid vice block with the receiver tilt assembly.
Military guy here. For new guys is a ok cleaning that will not fail you. When I clean my rifle it need to be spotless.
This is the video equivalent of those cooking recipe articles that tell you the author's life story before it gets to the actual recipe. 😂
I'm sure i lose zero when i do this but, i remove the handguard and barrel to clean the lugs on the barrel. a polishing tip on a dremel is about my favorite way to do it.
Waaay overkill but every 300 rds its good to do
Just ordered otis cleaner in 5.56 and 7.62 have ar s in both so far you have not lead me astray on tools have all the others from other videos even the mitter box bench amazon was kind enough to send 2 for price of 1 keep the luck running and thanks
As a first time AR owner (the .22 doesn’t count 😬) this video was very helpful. Thank you.
you are awesome Mr. Great job, just finished cleaning my first Ar dd4 7, thanks to you! great videos .
The tool shown at 9:25 is an alternative to the AR15/M16/M4 chamber brush. Based on previous experience with Otis products, I imagine it's more expensive than a chamber brush, too.
That tool doesn't do jack to the chamber. it's to clean the barrel extension.
@@FullSendPrecision - Except that it DOES do jack to the chamber...hence the name "chamber brush". Also, a proper AR15/M16/M4 chamber brush won't fit in any "barrel extension" ( I assume you mean items like compensators).
Am I the only one who enjoys cleaning their weapons? It's like a car guy who keeps his modded vehicle to top spec and spotless. Why wouldn't you want something you're potentially depending your life on to be in the best condition possible?
I never really understood why people go so long between cleanings other than to test long term reliability. Don't get me wrong I don't clean the bore every time but I clean, grease and lube religiously until at least the first 1,000 rounds or so.
I guess I have a different mindset. I clean my stuff every 1000 rounds. Why would I depend my life on something needs to be clean in order to function?
It's because we have 10,000 other things going on in our lives... hope to some day have more time for it!
i clean them every time i shoot
They say, "Time flies when you're having fun." I must be having fun, because time sure seems to fly when I clean mine.
@@mezrre4630 it's the same mindset as car guys who bring their cars to the track. While they don't have to keep their cars immaculate, it usually allows them to understand how their entire system works, which parts need attention, and it possibly gives them an advantage to someone who doesn't. It's all subjective. It's just how I view my maintenance on my weapon's systems.
You could argue the guy who never thinks about racing his car and does basic preventative maintenance on a generally reliable car that never has an issue and gets 500k miles out of it with little work. Two viewpoints that aren't wrong.
Having just watched the entire video I have to ask , what exactly is the surprising A15 cleaning step that everyone misses ?
Clearly It was only bait to catch views and you and I took the bait lol😂 oh well these guys are doing us a favor by doing cleaning overviews so thumbs up 👍
Taking apart the bolt carrier group and cleaning it obviously
Buffer tube? He forgot… that could be it😂 I usually put a little lube in there to make it a little quiet, I’ve heard some people use white grease. I’d clean that out and reapply every so often.
too many gizmos!
Was literally thinking the same thing.
Well dang, good tip about the lead! I’ve always just washed my hands thoroughly with dish soap after shooting and/or cleaning. Oops!
Very well done and presented 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I come from the US Army infantry indoctrination: keep your rifle well cleaned and lubricated to function properly and deliver effective performance. So. My firearms are clean and wet, and they work better, flawlessly, and also take less beating from the wear and tear caused by the friction of metals. Hence, I like the way you wet your rifle with top quality oil. My platoon sargeant would've been proud of you. Good stuff!
Thank you for a great video on cleaning the AR. I will save this video and use it when cleaning my AR
to make sure I do the job that you do. I'm also going to try and find some of the tools that you use.
Just a heads up for you. I bought shooter lube based on your recommendation. It has been 36 days and it still hasn't shown up. I have called and left multiple messages as well as tried to send them a message in Facebook. No response at all. I have to deny the charge on my credit card now.
I'm not upset at you at all, but something to keep in mind for your other viewers. Sadly there was message after message on Facebook where the same thing was happening.
Thank you for your videos though. Love your channel!
Your content is amazing. Thank you for your dedication to your channel. God bless.
Thank you so much Clifton
sahweet, I got my first ar (a DD v7 pro @ a solid discount from the LGS, was going to get a pistol that actually fits my hand, but they asked if I needed a AR rifle and that DDv7 hadn't moved since they also have BCM, knights, HK, Centurions, and Suga Weasels ... got used to my glock . . . but got the AR instead to go along with the Mossberg 590 ), def diff than cleaning my 22 LR SA revolvers and lever rifles . . . i like the angles you have to show how to take apart the BCG .
When I was in basic training, before graduation we used Gunk and then took them to the showers and rinsed them out.... The were spotless... I do not recommend doing that to a personally owned rifle.... SFC Retired
I like the snake over rodes because it pulls the lead out. Not pushing it down into the bolt
One of the reasons I migrated to the ak platform after my service. These things suck to clean unless you are going to run shaving cream and a shower!!!! Going to the board (deployed)!!! Den5al pick sets come in real handy also!
Oh dang I need that chamber cleaning tool, my fingers will be so grateful 😂
You forgot to inspect/lube the buffer tube and spring..
I was just looking up yesterday if you had an AR cleaning video!
He was reading your mind.
Take off upper, remove BCG and CH. Disassemble BCG and spray it and CH with cleaner let sit.
Take the upper outside, use gun scrubber or brake cleaner and spray out the inside of the upper and the barrel extension. You can use a blue shop towel to wipe out the inside.
Use a nylon coated dewey brush and run a couple of patches of solvent using a jag down the barrel. Chase with a clean patch then an oiled patch
Clean the BCG that's been sitting, usually just requires it to be wiped down with a shop cloth. Lube and reassemble the gun
Lead wipes on the outside of the gun
Did you clean the gas tube out? I have 18 inch pipe cleaners that I can soak in Hoppes and run it down into the gas tube to clean out some of the buildup or just spend the time to clean it thoroughly.
Awesome video next time do a gas ring retention test
Great video. Still havent started the tutorials but super excited to find the time to sit down so I can focus.
On the OTIS chamber cleaning tool you're supposed to use the metal star attachment first to loosen the carbon, then run the cotton piece after it.
Yeah for some reason I accidentally cut that part during the editing. Unfortunately I didn't notice it until the video was uploaded
I added a ball pump,to blow out any particles before cleaning and a barrel light
I use nitrile gloves always when working on my guns and D-Lead on my hands after a range trip. If you don't thoroughly get the lead off your hands you can also run the risk of having TSA swab your hands before boarding if within a couple of days of prior range time. Believe me, they'll detain you and you'll probably miss your flight.
True story, I had a gun cloth I kept in my bag and just moving that when packing was enough to trigger a warning when my bag went through so they swabbed my hands. I failed 2/3 and would have been rejected if I failed all 3. The last one I think was the explosives category.
For the chamber area I use a chamber brush on a cleaning rod and then put it in my dril. Quick and easy tip
My very 1st AR was an FN and it never gave me problems even after 1000 rounds. Finally cleaned it around 1,500 rounds
Bizarre that you posted this today. I literally just started looking for videos on this exact subject yesterday. Matter of fact, I just bought your courses too in anticipation of certain legal changes sure to be coming soon!
That's crazy timing Louis! I hope you enjoy the course brother
Very cool cleaning tips! Thank you!
Thats why i love piston driven rifles
Review the canik tp9 sc or combat
One thing to not forget when cleaning… have a spare one handy 😎
Never have to many 😂
This!
I only have 1 AR. So I guess the 12 gauge would do.
@@brianfischer5609 thats the good thing about them they very rarely need cleaning 🤣
yup. just bought a built a backup to my backup rifle, but went over budget somehow and it became my #1
This was a good review. Love that triangle multi tool!
I just cracked mine open and throw it in the dishwasher! After which of course I spray it down with Boe Shield. Boe Shield is a penetrating lubricant that was designed by Boeing for use with aircraft and the many different alloys and metals they are constructed from. I have been doing this for 25 years now and have found it to be the best thing since sliced bread.
Oh my God I hope this is a joke. Please don't ever do that. You are contaminating your dishwasher with lead, unnecessarily removing protectants from the surfaces of internals, and you can damage/rust your gun.
Why didn't you clean the hole that the firing goes in also lube the firing pin..Or clean inside the gas port on the carriage bolt assembly...
That's weird I just started looking into buying an AR lol, I have to get one now since I know how to clean it
Your excuse is valid😉
@@warrenharrison9490 lol thanks I thought so to, now I hope my wife feels the same way🤞
Sounds like a solid plan
I always clean the chamber Using a chamber brush and those Star chamber pads. One thing I learned about using the chamber brush is you have to spin it in and spin it out Since it's not made to pass through the barrel, 1st time I did it I just tried to push it in and pull it out and it ended up breaking.
You don't use a solvent trap? It would catch all that stuff running out the barrel.
This is sarcasm.
But that is what they are for....
Simple Green Pro HD (it’s purple) works great and won’t damage aluminum.
Awesome video, will improve my routine a lot, thanks!
Thank you
That is very thorough cleaning very!!!
Neat all in one cleaning tool.
You need a solvent trap! 😎
lol
@@TacticalToolbox Ayy Tee Eff, open up!
Its funny that i’m seeing this now. I didn’t clean my chamber well enough before shooting this past weekend and the bolt got stuck and snapped. Screwed ip my barrel, and bcg
Wow, it's so weird that I've been doing it wrong all these years with the standard AR chamber brush. I mean, my chamber gets really clean the old way, but...who knew?
you mean you dont have a specialty tool for literally cleaning your cam pin and firing pin? how do you even manage?
I use a 9mm brush.
Great video… I’m sure you’ve tested one, but in case you haven’t, I have 2 CMMG ARs… the latest versions, a 2022 8” Banshee Mk4 chambered in 9mm & my 2023 Resolute Mk4, 16.1” chambered in 5.56…
My favorite ARs…❤
In full video i noted that Your language so friendly As funny watching your videos so enjoyable
An aluminum or brass pick is a good option instead of a steel flathead for cleaning that stubborn carbon on the bolt and firing pin. A lot of cleaning kits do actually come with one.
I find myself clicking on your videos because of the thumbnails gun aesthetics 😅
Great video and just what I needed. Thanks 👍🏻🇺🇸
Thanks for the video!
It's always good to put your cam pin back in the same orientation that it was before you removed it. FCD and some other companies have great cam pins with a witness mark so you don't have to worry about flipping it 180°.
Come on bro seriously 😒
@@mrgrump2534 I'm being serious. Look it up. For the average Joe who may shoot a couple hundred rounds a month, they probably won't even notice the wearing on the cam pin. For those of us who shoot every weekend and sometimes 1k in a weekend if it's a class, the wear becomes noticeable and fast. Replacing the cam pin in the same orientation can make a big difference.
@@seang1032 this absolutely is not true. Both sides are identically symmetric.
i put mine in the washing machine with those little pods, cleans it and it smells terrific.
I use a fine grit glass blaster to remove any and all foiling blast down the barrel shoot a non coated lead bullet for first 3 shots to lead it and use it to make leaded gasoline
I have about 5k rounds of wolf on one of my ARs and never cleaned it...thanks for motivating me to do so
Thanks!!!
Bravo, once again, just Bravo!
I like this format. Good video!
I've been using Lucas gun grease for lube on all my guns as well as a little of the Lucas gun oil.
Great video! I think I need that tool now.
Real avid makes some quality tools. I’ve slowly been swapping over to all their stuff.
Do you ever use white lithium grease on metal to metal surfaces?
Diesel and motor oil or automatic transmission fluid is what I use that works best for me
Our of curiosity why didn't you take the extractor off of the bolt and clean in there? Liked the video
13:02 "Yeah boy! Gettin there nice and deep like!" 😂 If you can name that movie I love you!
Dogeball?
@@ahhhdfg2 Dip, duck, dive, dodge! 👍
@@threat2demoracy5454 🤣🤣
Show us on the doll where the lead hurt you.
hahaha
10:07 it bugs me that i can see little brass wedged inside the chamber that i cant reach with a pick or anything :D ( and when i clean my BCG i like to use a cut up 2liter bottom and spray some of the bcg over it so it can catch some cleaner spray and make a good tub of it and let the firing pin and other small stuff from BCG to sit in)
I prefer a bore guide and a coated cleaning rod with a brush and patches for cleaning the bore at home. I keep the bore snake for field use.
I like using a bore guide and rod when I work on rifles that have finicky muzzle brakes and I have to use a toothpick to guide the bore snake through.
Should stand the bcg up with the bolt extended to make sure your gas rings are good.
Thank you for this video I have been cleaning ARs for several years, but I have never seen the Otis Chamber tool or that particular AVID tool. This was very helpful.
this question has nothing to do with this video but did you ever get around to doing a follow up to the strike Industries Oppressor?
Thanks for the video.
Hi Stephen.
Gun Guy he can see the threads. LOL Rifling that would be a good word.
I dont use scrapers. Ever.
You had me with "more than one way to skin a cat". My dad used to tell me that.
Was that Blackout Defense thumbnail clickbait? Love their new DTL rifle you reviewed ;) Thanks for the great in-depth vids!!
I cringe every time a see someone take a steel scraper to their bolt and carrier
Same feelings
Best cleaning video I have ever seen...
Why is it bad to put some drops of oil onto your gas ports on the carrier? I’ve done it for years on the same rifle? Just wondering what problems it could cause as I’ve had none.
Have you ever tried the Otis B.O.N.E. tool?
DD and bona fide chamber flag. Fancy! I got a clearance rack PSA and a ziptie flag. :-) Looks really nice!
A lot of folks would be disgusted by the sheer volume of clp that infantrymen us on ARs.
I cannot tell you how common it is to just dump like a quarter cup into the ejection port, charge the weapon a few times, and get right back to business.
Recommended by probably no one, but it sure does work.