How To Clean Your AR-15 - OpticsPlanet How To
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
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In this video tutorial OpticsPlanet's Chase Bending shows you how to field strip, clean, oil and reassemble an AR-15. Featured in this video are some useful products for gun care which are available at OpticsPlanet.com. These products include:
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I know this is an older video, but man, it's still very informational. About to pick up my first AR style pistol and this helped a lot with getting to know the internals and the function of the weapon. Definitely excited to go pick it up tomorrow. Another thing this video was good for is it's relaxing as all hell! Laying in bed about to pass out trying to watch this. lol
Great video! Incredibly professional, close ups of each step was appreciated.
I still prefer cleaning the barrel with a bore snake rather than a rod. The video was awesome for someone like me who just got their first AR15. Great Job!!
Yeah, I had a guy tell me that bore snakes were worthless junk and he uses a rod. I was thinking, have you ever used a bore snake ? it takes just about everything you got to get it through the barrel if you put bore cleaner on it. I am convinced it has to clean it real good with all those brushes on it and the fact that it swells up in the barrel.
You don't really use a bore snake to do proper cleaning. A pull through or rod is the actual cleaning method. Bore snake is more when you just want a quick touchup.
I agree and good luck getting a decent one mine broke and I will never use a snake again! Complete garbage for a .223/5.56 rod is great for them. Snake is ok if the barrel is larger.
snakes are good for quick cleaning at the range but wont ever clean as well as a rod with a brush and multiple patches. dont ever use a multi piece rod.. and use a bore guide and a nice jag for your patches.
CSAKentucky2015 I’ve been using bore snakes on all m rifles and pistols, clean the chamber and use a bore snake if you prefer that. Anyone telling you they don’t clean well are morons or simply don’t understand what they do. It’s like running 20 patches and 2-3 brush strokes all at once and leaves the barrel glistening clean.
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Thanks so much! This was a very helpful demonstration. I have since purchased the Hoppe Elite cleaning kit for myself, makes the chore of cleaning my rifle, so much easier. And I was literally able to follow this guide step, by step.
Thanks for this. I'm new to AR-15s, and this is the most helpful and detailed cleaning video I've found.
well you ain't need by now 7 years later, alls you need is brake cleaner, break free, a hoppes tornado brush and chamber brush... and the chemicals, never have too many chemicals
OK, this video is 8 years old, but it's still great! Great detail, very clear audio. The young man has a very clear clear speaking/training voice. It sure takes the mystery out of cleaning the AR-15.
Thank you.
Really good job man!
Very simple yet very detailed instructions!
It's a bonus that you didn't come across as a "Gun Shop Commando" too!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
God bless and take care...
We appreciate your positive feedback and we're glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
Excellent job, clearly shows how to address each part involved in the mechanical actuation. Thanks for the training video.
Thanks so much Chase. Went with you step by step cleaning my ar for the first time. Much appreciated!
Very helpful video! I'm new to the AR world, and needed some guidance on the upkeep of my new rifle. Thanks for taking the time.
This is genuinely relaxing and informative. Great job!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you for the kind words. Glad we could help a future Marine!
Foamie cleaner in the lower? (@3:30) sure, but, I can get that clean in 30 seconds with brake cleaner and a toothbrush. Hose out the lower for a couple seconds, scrub the inside before the BC dries, then hose out again and wipe out with a cleaning patch and done. For normal cleaning (no soaking in water, sand, mud or anything extra filth) this does the trick fast and easy
Than do it that way? If you know how to clean your gun why are you watching this lol
@@adadaadada2786 Cause I'm always looking for something IDK already? For instance, Hoppes tornado brush can save you about a million strokes with the brush down the bore, cuts right through everything including lead. Also copper cleaning pads will get out lead, which you need if you own a revolver or shoot reloads. Otherwise i'd still just be scrubbing with hobbes like some troglodyte
Perfect detailed video to help anyone new to cleaning.
best ar-15 cleaning video i have seen yet thank you!
Thank you for the kind words!
Many cleaners like Break-Free CLP clean AND protect the bore. That said, if you’re going to store it, I'd run an oiled patch through the bore and then a dry patch before shooting. As for the outside, most barrels are parkerized with the manganese phosphate finish (Mil-Spec A-A-59267). Military specifications also state that the entire barrel surface is phosphate finished to create a porous surface to absorb oil. More than you ever wanted to know about parkerizing can be found on Wiki.
Hey Chase, your video is the BEST on youtube! Nothing comes close to the proper care and maintenance of an AR-15 than this video.
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Thank you thank you thank you. Your video was the best I've come across.
Welcome to the world of AR! Glad we could be of help.
We appreciate the kind words and we're glad you liked it. Thank you for watching.
great video. thank you for taking the time to explain everything.
I use an old tooth brush to scrub the bolt assembly and then wipe down with cotton t shirt,,,
Great video,,,
Very nice video on AR cleaning! Much appreciated.
Thanks for the comment! We really enjoyed it. Yes, we are based in Northbrook and many of our employees are Chicago natives.
Like your video. Great lighting, slow pace, and even subtitles! Awesome! Q, why not spray cleaner on parts and in barrel to soak ?
Very thorough job! Thanks!
Excellent. Simple and to the point. Thank you.
Glad you liked the video, and thanks for the comment!
Best ar cleaning vid i have seen.
this is a great video, i dont understand how anybody could dislike. thank you for posting
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Also, one thing I've picked up.. go to Walmart and pick up a pack of white silk handkerchiefs, wash and dry them once to get rid of lint and loose fibers and what not.. and they make great cleaning rags. 3 for $1 reusable super cheap to replace and you don't have to cut up your old shirts. Plus, in a pinch, you can easily cut them and use them in place of a patch.
Thank you! Hope, you will enjoy it!
Great video. I was instructed to never use the firing pin to disassemble the rifle. I guess in extenuating circumstances it'd be OK, otherwise invest in some small punches or screw drivers.
I use q tips and pipe cleaners. I use compressed air when I'm done to remove any cotton left on the surfaces and in the mechanisms, particularly in the trigger.
Great tutorial! The only thing I saw missed was a little oil in the upper receiver before putting the BCG and charging handle in and a little oil on those moving parts in the lower receiver.
Gracias OpticsPlanet.
Really good job on how to clean my AR15. I am a newbie and it takes a while to clean my rifle. I'm sure the speed will pickup with experience.
first operation - spray #9, bore cleaner or foam down the barrel and breech first and start it working
Nice video Chase!!
great video! thanks for your time!
thanks sweetie for taking the time to make this video.
Great vid.tks for your service sir.
I strongly recommend nitrile gloves and scotch brite pads to clean the bolt nozzle for the rapid accumulation of carbon. I use a teflon chisle to clean the bolt face. I also found a bristle brush kit for the bolt carrier.
Best AR cleaning video I've seen. Nice job.
Good video, thanks.
This guy reminds me of Adam Sandler for some reason.
Great job. Thank you
Great video. Thank you
Some of the cleaning tools and supplies are Chases’ own, some are sold at OpticsPlanet. Thanks for the kind words!
Great video thank you.
You can run a soaked patch through, but it makes a mess. The idea is to get the bore coated enough for the solvent to start breaking down the carbon. You can use a lot of solvent or a little. Although from my personal experience, I have found that you don't need a lot. Hope this helps.
Look at all the master gunsmiths in the comments criticizing him. Just for the record, people in general way over lube their guns. Modern guns can run relatively dry compared to the old days when tolerances were much looser. Plus, he’s a vet. He probably learned to maintain his rifle in Afghanistan or Iraq where they run guns extra dry so a dust storm doesn’t turn a wet rifle into a sludgy, gritty mess. Oil and grease trap dirt, stick, and cause failures. Yes, oil and grease your rifles a bit after cleaning but only a thin film. They shouldn’t be dripping. Especially in particularly hot or cold climates, where some people very effectively run them bone dry.
Here, don’t take my word. Take it from an actual Marine and Police armorer-
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ascetic43 Best comment I've read so far.
Typically you don’t need to clean the gas tube, for the reasons mentioned. However, if you shoot with a .22 conversion it can get pretty dirty. It’s true that they are cheap to replace, but with a pipe cleaner and wire it is easy to clean. Steve actually addressed this issue in his blog (riflescopeblog com) on February 27, 2012 in his post "Sampson Star-C Rail Installation, Range Day with Prototype Optics Testing, and HS Precision"
Nice Watch. Speedy. Classy.
That’s a hard call. It depends on where you shoot (indoors or out), the type of ammo you use (clean or dirty), a number of variables. It’s a relaxing thing to do, and a clean (and well-lubed) rifle is a happy rifle. Lubricants can migrate and evaporate - I like to annex the kitchen table every time I get the chance. If you see crap inside the gun, do it more often.
Great Video !
Great video 👍 Thanks
Great vid, thanks
Nice video. Well done.
Thank you!
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All barrels have microscopic holes in the crystalline structure of the steel. Over time, copper will accumulate until the fouling material is higher than the surface of the bore. This will begin to affect your accuracy. You can feel it when a tight patch is pushed through the barrel; it is sort of “rough”. Using copper solvent will smooth over the copper from the voids until they are almost closed. You end up with a barrel that fouls more slowly, and a smoother, more accurate barrel.
Use JB non embedding compound? That c hrome is pretty tough alright
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I use that AFTER I use copper solvent and bore cleaner. I use both grits of J-B too. They make an ultra fine grit. I only use J-B for SS barrels. I suppose you could use it for chrome lined and nitrided barrels too.
Everybody look up the term 'copper equilibrium". SOME copper is actually GOOD for the reasons stated above. Copper will fill in the mircro cracks. So, never try to remove 100% of copper when you use a copper cleaner. I use a copper cleaner every 600 rounds. I use regular bore solvent every 200 rounds.
REMEMBER: Never use a bronze brush with copper solvents. Use an aluminum/nylon brush or just a nylon jagg/cotton patch. SOAK your barrel copper with copper cleaner. That helps.
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On the position of the extractor pin, it is 11 o'clock if you have a LH eject. Far less common than RH, but the position of the extractor changes based on RL/LH models.
Man I'm digging those hand guards
great video
There are some people who won’t go more than 20 rounds without using copper solvent while others only do it when the groups start to open up. So it's up to you. Fouling is a cumulative problem and if it's not cleaned properly, the fouling becomes worse. Make sure to use a bronze brush. Nylon doesn't scrub as well and a stainless steel brush can gall and ruin a barrel. If you run patches through and see any traces of blue or green, you’re not done yet.
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We have Troy, Mako Group, Samson, etc. You will definitely find something you like!
Hi networkguyinphx, the design of that particular Colt bolt carrier makes it appear that the firing pin is not fully in place. The cut is deeper than most other carriers, so the firing pin is more exposed. When you look at the assembly from the top down as the firing pin retaining pin is installed you will notice it is fully in place.
great video what brand are the cover rails u have they are nice thanx
Nice watch bro
Nice watch.
Good vid
We're glad to hear you liked it!
Thanks !!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wow what a PITA. I own one of these now. That's why I came here but let me tell you, it's so much easier to take down my former SIG 550 Service Rifle and completely clean it. On an AR platform, how often do we have to clean the gas tube? How is this done? Taking down and fully clean my 550 took about 10-15min when fully trained. And that's after 1000+ rounds a day shot.
Listen, I have watched several videos before reaching this one. I am new to this and have zero experience. Using your video I felt confident enough to field strip the crap out of my AR! Great job on the hard work and the level of detail you put into this video. If I had to critique, I would say, improve on the volume, I could barely hear you on some parts of the video. Maybe it was my crappy computer. Again thanks!
From Chicago myself, and I know Optics Planet is based "dere". Couldn't help but notice the accent, my friend. Da' Bears!
I got my first AR, an LE6920, and used your video to do my first cleaning. Two questions I had though. Should I run an oil patch down the barrel after the solvent patches? Should I oil the outside of the barrel?
Maye a cooking video,this would be funny !! :D
I learned from a buddy of mine who was in the airborne rangers, and I'm thoroughly impressed at how much my friend DIDN"T tell me. Like I knew it was possible to remove the extractor.. but he said not to bother with it so I've never known how. Fortunately for me, I'm far more anal than he is, and I'm always looking for better ways to shoot / clean / etc. The best tip i can provide overall, is the Otis all in one cleaning kits are by far the best out of anything I've ever tried (alot). Great Vid!
Best AR-15 cleaning tutorial on UA-cam, fantastic, thanks. Needed it when I finally buy mine!
What about cleaning carbon off the the bolt with the bone tool that comes with that otis kit you have there?
hey is all your kit come with it and where you buy it, sorry if you already mention in the video i just scanned thru it...Nice video by the way..
Excellent video and I'm going to check out the company website. I'm going to start buying parts to build my first AR. Is there a list of all parts needed to build an AR on your website? Do you guys offer a military discount? I'm a 30 year Army retiree and I like to buy stuff from military friendly companies first.
what is that flash hider? looks awesome
@OpticsPlanet how often would you reccomend running a patch coated with copper solvent through the barrel?
do you clean your gas tube ever? I have heard both sides.. some say do it, some say don't. I figure there is enough pressure to expel anything right? but it's only a few bucks to replace it anyway. what would you recommend?
great tutorial by the way
The most challenging part is the barrel and bolt carrier or breach block
How often do u take up buffer and spring out and clean it i got a old bushmaster ive never cleaned the buffer or the spring
I am looking into getting my first ar 15 so I am doing a lot of research. I keep reading and seeing on videos that it likes to "run wet" with lots of oil or at least more oil then a little bit. is this true?
I’ve had good luck using old t-shirts. I would be concerned about using automotive shop rags. I wrecked the finish on a car door a few years ago, using tar remover on a shop rag. Turned out to have some tiny metal shavings embedded in it. I would just cut up some old t-shirts.
How about a new, clean automotive shop rag?
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hmmm maybe I should buy this kit seems to have stuff mine doesn't.
Every time I watch an AR cleaning video I remember why I stick to AK's...if I want to shoot 556 one day that bad...I'll save up for a Steyr Aug.
What size wire brush did you use? I tried .22 and it seems as if it didn’t want to push through so I used a wire snake instead. Was a .22 wire brush the right size for an AR chambered in 556
Where the bolt goes in the carrier carbon builds up inside on the face of the pin hole. Your rag will get most of it but not all. After about 300 rounds you should take the scraper that is in the otis kit and remove that carbon.
Hi ! Do you not wear gloves to avoid skin contact with cleaning products? It turned out that these chemicals are not at all good nor to inhale, let alone to touch ... By dint of using them (all brands, all products) regularly health could be affected ... I wish you all to stay healthy, the explanations on cleaning are very clear so well done for this video! Stay Safe !