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Posted: 10/11/2014 7:49:12 PM EDT
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NiB - Wipe off with CLP on a rag and lightly lube it up.
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Posted: 10/11/2014 7:53:34 PM EDT
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Brake cleaner and a brass brush, then wipe dry with a paper towel and lube points.
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Posted: 10/11/2014 7:58:13 PM EDT
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tooth brush and a cue-tip along with some remoil
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Posted: 10/11/2014 8:38:36 PM EDT
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15-20 minutes in a jewelers grade ultrasonic machine. Use hoppes #9 as cleaning solution. Couple passes with a qtip, scraper, and brush if needed. Cleans EVERYTHING inside and out.
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Posted: 10/11/2014 9:14:59 PM EDT
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tooth brush and a cue-tip along with some remoil same but I use hoppes 9 and then lube with mobil 1 |
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Posted: 10/11/2014 9:50:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: same but I use hoppes 9 and then lube with mobil 1 Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: tooth brush and a cue-tip along with some remoil same but I use hoppes 9 and then lube with mobil 1 I just have a shitton of remoil laying around.  |
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Posted: 10/11/2014 10:37:14 PM EDT
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I scrape the bolt and the inside of the carrier with a knife. The knife I use is a small kitchen paring knife of low quality steal so no chance of scratching the bolt or the carrier.
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Posted: 10/11/2014 10:38:40 PM EDT
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same but I use hoppes 9 and then lube with mobil 1 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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tooth brush and a cue-tip along with some remoil same but I use hoppes 9 and then lube with mobil 1 Same, but I use CLP, and then lube with CLP. 
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Posted: 10/11/2014 10:46:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Same, but I use CLP, and then lube with CLP. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: tooth brush and a cue-tip along with some remoil same but I use hoppes 9 and then lube with mobil 1 Same, but I use CLP, and then lube with CLP. |
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Posted: 10/11/2014 11:34:18 PM EDT
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Wipe down with a rag and a couple of qtips for the interior. It's just a regular ol bolt carrier. I use CLP to lube, after every trip the carbon isn't baked on it just wipes off.
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Posted: 10/12/2014 12:02:39 AM EDT
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I put it in the bubble bath with me once a month.
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Posted: 10/12/2014 12:15:38 AM EDT
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Ed's red minus the acetone.
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Posted: 10/12/2014 12:19:29 AM EDT
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Has anyone tried the scraper tool that Otis makes for the bolt? I'd like to find something better than the micro screwdriver I've been using. Otherwise I clean with clp then douche with frog lube or miltech.
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Posted: 10/12/2014 12:23:42 AM EDT
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I have a CAT m4 tool that works pretty well for scraping. I have soaked them in mineral spirits. I have tried Slip Carbon cutter. All work well and have their place.
But if you clean it with plain old CLP when you get back from the range it works pretty well. The trick is to let it soak with this stuff for at least 15 mins. |
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Posted: 10/12/2014 9:28:03 AM EDT
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Hose down with CLP. wipe down with rag on outside. I run a 12ga brass bore brush thru the inside real quick then wipe out with a rag. Lube points with wheel bearing grease.
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Posted: 10/12/2014 9:38:04 AM EDT
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Has anyone tried the scraper tool that Otis makes for the bolt? I'd like to find something better than the micro screwdriver I've been using. Otherwise I clean with clp then douche with frog lube or miltech. I've found the Real Avid scraper tool to be more useful than I thought: http://www.amazon.com/Real-Avid-AR-15-Scraper-Tool/dp/B00DPKZ1MO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413121016&sr=8-2&keywords=real+avid Tomac |
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Posted: 10/12/2014 9:44:48 AM EDT
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Has anyone tried the scraper tool that Otis makes for the bolt? I'd like to find something better than the micro screwdriver I've been using. Otherwise I clean with clp then douche with frog lube or miltech. Yes, it works pretty well. My BCG's are chrome, so I wipe down with rag, scrape a bit using the OTIS tool, Hoppes on a short cleaning rod with a patch on the inside of the carrier, blast with break free, lube with CLP, Rem Oil or whatever's close at hand. |
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Posted: 10/12/2014 10:14:26 AM EDT
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I clean with sea foam deep creep using and toothbrush and q tip. Followed by spraying clean with napa silicon lubricant and lubing with Mobil 1 full synthetic oil.
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Posted: 10/12/2014 10:31:48 AM EDT
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15-20 minutes in a jewelers grade ultrasonic machine. Use hoppes #9 as cleaning solution. Couple passes with a qtip, scraper, and brush if needed. Cleans EVERYTHING inside and out. Which one do you used? |
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Posted: 10/12/2014 10:34:43 AM EDT
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I scrub them in mineral spirits with a tooth brush, dry and lube with Red'n Tacky.
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Posted: 10/12/2014 10:42:18 AM EDT
[#21]
Spray with Gun Scrubber, dry with lint free cloth, lube.
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Posted: 10/12/2014 10:53:22 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/12/2014 11:54:28 AM EDT
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Mil-Comm products, enough said. They aren't cheap but quality seldom is.
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Posted: 10/12/2014 12:22:59 PM EDT
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Brake cleaner and a brass brush, then wipe dry with a paper towel and lube points. Chrome bolt |
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Posted: 10/12/2014 10:33:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/12/2014 10:57:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Same here......  Quote History |
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Posted: 10/13/2014 10:57:25 AM EDT
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Since you ask specifically bolt carrier all I do is wipe mine down pretty much and re-lube. Sometimes I have to do some very minor scraping with a brass scraper inside the carrier. My bolt is a different story.
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Posted: 10/14/2014 9:52:23 AM EDT
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Well... I usually wipe what can be removed easily and then spray it down with Breakfree and scrub with a tooth brush. Impala |
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Posted: 10/14/2014 10:04:35 AM EDT
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Same here...... Quote HistoryYour way has saved me a lot of time. |
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Posted: 10/14/2014 10:40:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Since you ask specifically bolt carrier all I do is wipe mine down pretty much and re-lube. Sometimes I have to do some very minor scraping with a brass scraper inside the carrier. My bolt is a different story. |
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Posted: 10/14/2014 12:05:54 PM EDT
[#31]
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Your way has saved me a lot of time. Quote HistoryThanks, that was my goal. Cut down on cleaning time, with a simplistic method that provides a throughout cleaning. |
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Posted: 10/14/2014 3:34:53 PM EDT
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CATM4
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Posted: 10/14/2014 9:05:55 PM EDT
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Lately I've been disassembling my BCG and dunking it in Slip 200 Carbon Killer for the prescribed amount of time, scrape off any left over bits of gunk, wipe clean and apply Slip 200 EWL. However I think at my next cleaning session I'm going to give Quid's OMS/CLP mixture a try.
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Posted: 10/16/2014 1:47:38 AM EDT
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Well... I made a video for you, although typically I will wipe under the extractor after removing it, as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TO6Mt4NOqI |
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Posted: 10/16/2014 5:41:32 AM EDT
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Powder solvent (Hoppe's or Black Off - a black powder bore cleaner I bought for my Russian surplus ammo shooting M&P) with patches and brushes.
If I see small/large patches of hard/dry crud I use a small dental pick to scrape/break it up then repeat with the solvent/patches/brushes. I slop the oil on and I think it helps some, but sometimes I still get some burnt on crud in spots. |
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Posted: 10/16/2014 2:16:18 PM EDT
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Most of the time just add oil and shoot it some more. Every now and then wipe it off with a rag. I have bolts coated in everything do the same for all of them.
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Posted: 10/16/2014 2:44:47 PM EDT
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Wipe it off.
Scrape off the carbon. Inspect. Wipe down with CLP. Reassemble. If you think there is more to it than that, you are just engaging in busy-work. |
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Posted: 10/16/2014 10:30:47 PM EDT
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The bolt face for me always seem to have a lot of carbon/brass streaks on it. I use Hoppes No 9 on it and just clean it off.
For other things, I use the Cat tool. http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/combination-tools/ar-15-m16-ar-style-308-cat-tool-prod31857.aspx That tool does wonder. I got it off the hickok45 video one day and I just love this thing. Never been one who likes tools, but this thing does wonder to scrap off the carbon build up on the bolt. Def recommended. |
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Posted: 10/19/2014 3:59:35 PM EDT
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I use a small ultra sonic cleaner and some Simple Green these days. Blow it dry with compressed air. Spray some Breakfree on it. Blast the excess off and then lube.
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Posted: 10/20/2014 2:59:20 PM EDT
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spray with carb cleaner and then wipe off with a cloth rag.
i've also used a stainless steel martini shaker full of hoppes 9 to soak, then hose with carb cleaner and wipe it. BUT i might just try some simple green next time. i use it on our mountain bike cassette and chain. works great there. cheap too. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 1:49:15 PM EDT
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I completely disassemble except for the ejector and just wipe everything off with a rag. Scrape off the carbon then re-lube with wheel bearing grease. The carbon just kind of sticks to the grease so all I have to do is wipe it off.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 2:14:43 PM EDT
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Wipe bearing surfaces off and re-lube. It doesn't have to be spotless.
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Posted: 10/22/2014 5:21:10 PM EDT
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Clean? I throw it away and buy a new one.
Actually, I take it outside and squirt a bunch of Rem Oil on it and wipe it with paper towels. If it stats to get bad, I take out the extractor and the firing pin and hit it with Hopp's #9 and a brush, spray with Rem Oil and wipe it down. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 5:46:56 PM EDT
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Soak in Ed's Red minus the acetone overnight.
Remove, allow to drip dry, wipe off excess, blow out, reassemble. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 6:07:38 PM EDT
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Disassemble
Quick spray all parts with brake parts cleaner to remove most all of the carbon Blow dry with compressed air wipe all surfaces in and out with CLP Blow again with compressed air to distribute CLP everywhere Reassemble. 2 drops on cam pin 2 drops on gas rings via gas vent hole 2 drops in gas key |
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Posted: 10/25/2014 4:06:28 AM EDT
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I am a retired Armament Specialist (Big Guns and Bombs on fighters)
I can't stand the smell of CLP. Hated it when I had to use it, hate it now. I clean my B/C and bolt with Hoppes #9 and lube with Mob1. I live in a warm environment so I am fine with a thicker oil than some of the other choices. If is really gets bad I will shoot it with gun scrubber or brake cleaner but that is only when the #9 won't cut it. |
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Posted: 10/25/2014 5:33:51 AM EDT
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Edit - Late night humor
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Posted: 10/25/2014 5:47:16 AM EDT
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Edit - Late night humor Sad I missed it. :-) |
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Posted: 10/26/2014 12:52:13 AM EDT
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NiB - Wipe off with CLP on a rag and lightly lube it up. This. +1 |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 10:33:55 PM EDT
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It's impossible to improve on previous comments, but...
1) After a range trip I will at least wipe everything off with CLP and a rag and re lube everything. 2) Every 3rd or 4th trip or 1000 rounds or so I will disassemble everything and clean with brushes, some sort of solvent/cleaner and hose down with brake fluid. Then lube well and reassemble. I usually use CLP as a lube, works good, but lots of other good lubes are out there as well. 3) If , on inspection, I see carbon build up I will take brushes and scrapers and really detail the bolt carrier assembly. Everything comes apart. Maybe every few thousand rounds but depends on a close visual inspection. PS I like Quib's method a lot as well, just don't have the space to do it consistently. |
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