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Posted: 6/21/2003 7:05:36 PM EDT
Should i Worry about Lint on the bolt carrier?I have a quite a bit of lint on my bolt carrier when i was cleaning it not alot but juss enough that u see them on my bolt carier.

And if so it is a problem what is the proper way of cleaning the bolt carrier?Brush with clp and patches?Or brush and clp?or patches and clp?

Thnx
Link Posted: 6/21/2003 9:40:38 PM EDT
[#1]
Remember that this is a military rifle.  Lint is nothing to this rifle.  Now maybe a hand-full of sand dumped in the carrier might slow it down... but not lint. [rocket]
Link Posted: 6/22/2003 12:50:36 AM EDT
[#2]
Try using a small paint brush or acid brush to apply your lubricant rather than a cloth.That should cut back on the amount of lint your seeing.
You can also use a small paint brush etc. to remove dirt,dust and lint when cleaning.
Raymond
Link Posted: 6/22/2003 1:06:45 PM EDT
[#3]
Thnx fellas
Link Posted: 6/26/2003 1:59:43 PM EDT
[#4]
BTW After i scrub it with a toothbrush with clp what do i wipe all the crud off with?Patch will juss leave lint.Am i missing something in my cleaining kit?
Link Posted: 6/27/2003 12:40:18 PM EDT
[#5]
BuMp!
Link Posted: 6/27/2003 1:27:31 PM EDT
[#6]
I have one gun rag that is completely wet from FP-10. I've used the same rage for 3 years, after awhile it turns black and I never see lint.
As a matter of fact, it's starting to get worn out so I have to start over with a new one soon.
Or if you don't want to wait, get a black or dark blue cloth to wipe your firearms down.
Link Posted: 6/27/2003 3:08:12 PM EDT
[#7]
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Should i Worry about Lint on the bolt carrier?I have a quite a bit of lint on my bolt carrier when i was cleaning it not alot but juss enough that u see them on my bolt carier.

And if so it is a problem what is the proper way of cleaning the bolt carrier?Brush with clp and patches?Or brush and clp?or patches and clp?

Thnx
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The lint shouldn't hurt, unless it's an extrordinary ammount.

Cut up an old black t-shirt (100% cotton) and use it as a cleaning rag.  You may still have lint, but it won't show.  These are especially handy when wiping down the finish.
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