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Posted: 12/19/2006 2:49:11 AM EDT
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Some use Al or Brass scrapers. I use the brass brush or my fingernail. Others dont even bother cleaning the rear of the bolt. As long as your not using a Stainless steel brush you have nothing to worry about.
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Posted: 12/19/2006 2:57:48 AM EDT
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<--------- Cleaning bolts with brass brushes for 27 years.
 Don't use screwdrivers, awls, or anything that will actually damage the bolt and you will be fine. |
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Posted: 12/19/2006 3:06:56 AM EDT
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Brass brush is fine, I use one a lot for the stubborn stuff. The brass is much softer than the steel you're scrubbing.
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Posted: 12/19/2006 4:01:42 AM EDT
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While I attend to the rest of the rifle I soak my bolt, the associated bolt parts and carrier in a mixture of Hoppes #9 and mineral spirits. Then hit the bolt with a worn out bore brush or brass brush. I also picked up a brass brush identical to the GI nylon brush that works great.
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Posted: 12/19/2006 1:06:49 PM EDT
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.308 or 30/06 case , some even cut the neck off , makes a great scraper
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Posted: 12/21/2006 10:23:51 AM EDT
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I have been using the Slip 2000 carbon Killer. Makes cleaning so much easier. I thought it was a little over priced until I started using it. Just drop my bolt and carrier into the handy plastic container it comes in, go about the rest of my cleaning, come back in 15 minutes, pull the parts out and hit them with a tooth brush. Carbon wipes right off! I have never seen anything like this before. The thing is, this stuff lasts for ever. A Marine buddy of mine has been using his product for at least 2 years he tells me. He said that everyone in the theater has been ordering it and using the heck out of it. After trying the Carbon Killer with great sucess, I have started using the new Slip EWL also. Been reading and hearing a lot about it also. Sounds like it keeps carbon from sticking. Anyway, sorry for the rant, not a commercial here, just had to pass this on because it has stopped me from spending so much time scrapping the carbon off.
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Posted: 12/21/2006 10:29:30 AM EDT
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Welcome!  |
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Posted: 12/21/2006 10:29:53 AM EDT
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 I've been using the same Stainless steel tool brush for over 10 years on ALL my AR bolts. Doesn't even hurt the finish, let alone the metal. Good Grief, Charlie Brown. |
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Posted: 12/21/2006 10:34:05 AM EDT
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I have used SS fine bristled brushes before on my bolt with no adverse effects. You just can’t go crazy if you enjoy having any parkerizing left on your bolt.  |
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Posted: 12/21/2006 5:39:33 PM EDT
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Some would consider that a negtive effect.
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Posted: 12/22/2006 6:41:37 AM EDT
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The only finish wear on the tail of my bolts is from the carrier contacting it. And I go APE SHIT on the bolt tail with my steel brush. Any carbon left over I have to scrape off with a sharp instrument.
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Posted: 12/22/2006 7:49:45 AM EDT
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If we are talking about the tail end of the bolt, where carbon builds up around the bell...
I just use my charging handle to scrape the gunk off.  |
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Posted: 12/22/2006 8:23:39 AM EDT
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I use a small dental pick to scrape the carbon off mine
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Posted: 12/22/2006 9:10:14 AM EDT
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Same here. That dental pick is worth its weight in gold. |
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Posted: 12/25/2006 2:59:24 AM EDT
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I use old bore brushes to clean mine or the front edge of an empty case it it needs a little scraping.
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Posted: 12/25/2006 6:03:41 PM EDT
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I soak the built up carbon with hoppes and scrub with a brass bristle brush.
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Posted: 12/25/2006 7:16:20 PM EDT
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The brass part from a stripper clip works great for carbon scraping.
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Posted: 12/27/2006 1:54:31 AM EDT
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Edited. Keep it on topic please.
Quib |
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Posted: 12/27/2006 4:22:15 AM EDT
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Same goes for you.
Quib |
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Posted: 12/29/2006 3:07:21 PM EDT
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This is what I use. I smash the end of some flat and keep some round. They work great. |
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Posted: 1/1/2007 6:51:55 PM EDT
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If you use the right oil, the carbon is prevented from sticking. If you use the right cleaner, all you need is a cloth or maybe an old toothbrush. Most of the time FP-10 fills both roles for me. If stronger cleaning is needed, I use bore cleaner.
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