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Posted: 2/2/2010 10:00:37 AM EDT
Just got a Rock River Arms  NM A4 and want to know if it's really necessary to use a bore guide. I want to use a Otis cleaning kit because I've heard alot of good things about it. This is my first AR-15 and I just wanna take care of it. If anyone uses them what is a good brand? Thanks in advance !
Link Posted: 2/2/2010 10:49:29 AM EDT
[#1]
welcome!

for me, no on the otis. some do ok with it. i never bought into it because of all the stuck patches i have seen. my gunsmith had two rifles in at once from different guys that jammed patches in the bore. i would get a dewy coated rod and chamber guide. that's what i use and works great.
Link Posted: 2/2/2010 10:59:12 AM EDT
[#2]
Welcome to the site.



There is a section labeled "maintanance and cleaning" which has a wealth of information on the subject.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=3&f=7



Personally, I use a bore guide, from Brownells, a one piece Dewey delrin cleaning rod.



I keep an Otis in my range kit for cleaning if needed.
Link Posted: 2/2/2010 8:52:28 PM EDT
[#3]
Personally I run a Brownells bore guide.

Didn't get into the whole Otis kits. I just use a standard cleaning rod, works fine for me.
Link Posted: 2/3/2010 4:34:47 AM EDT
[#4]
Lucas Bore Guide
Link Posted: 2/3/2010 1:28:21 PM EDT
[#5]
Unnecessary.......
Link Posted: 2/3/2010 4:24:56 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
There is a section labeled "maintanance and cleaning" which has a wealth of information on the subject.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=3&f=7

Personally, I use a bore guide, from Brownells, a one piece Dewey delrin cleaning rod.

I keep an Otis in my range kit for cleaning if needed.


Uh, this IS the "Maintanance and Cleaning" section.  It wouldn't hurt to do a search here first, but unless you are quite familiar with this search engine, it could be a bit challenging to find what you're looking for.  Lucas makes excellent bore guides.  I think I'm going to get a JP aluminum bore guide though.
Link Posted: 2/4/2010 7:24:15 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Lucas Bore Guide


ditto. very good product.


Tipton CF rod
boresnake for the field
Link Posted: 2/4/2010 10:02:46 PM EDT
[#8]
Ok thanks guys I think I'am gonna get a Lucas bore guide. So I'am gonna use it with a one piece dewey rod, do I need a seperate cleaning system for the chamber?? whats the best way goin about that?
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