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Posted: 10/16/2005 8:57:51 AM EDT

I was attempting my 1st cleaning of my RRA M4 and I went to run my otis flex rod with a patch through the barrel. It is now stuck in the barrel and I can't get it out. I've tried reversing it, and twisting the rod about 200 times to try and free it up. Any ideas? God forbid a gunsmith answers their phone on a Sunday.

Posted: 10/16/2005 9:04:40 AM EDT

[#1]

Stuck at the chamber end or muzzle end? IOW which way did you insert it?

Posted: 10/16/2005 9:06:13 AM EDT

[#2]

Breech to muzzle and it's stuck at the beginning of the barrel by the breech, but too far in to reach it.

Posted: 10/16/2005 10:25:27 AM EDT

[#3]

Squirt a small amount of CLP or oil in the chamber and firmly press the stuck brush out ( from chamber to muzzle ) with a conventional metal rod.

Posted: 10/16/2005 10:40:21 AM EDT

[#4]

Yup I put a bunch of CLP in the barrel and I was able to pull it through. That cleaning kit will be going in the trash. Thanks for the help.

Posted: 10/16/2005 10:43:55 AM EDT

[#5]

WOW!I guess I'll have to stay clear of the Otis flex rod.I hope you can get that sucker out.

Posted: 10/16/2005 11:53:46 AM EDT

[#6]

Are you talking about one of the cable type flex rods? If you don't want it, I do! What you take for it?

Posted: 10/16/2005 1:32:43 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Are you talking about one of the cable type flex rods? If you don't want it, I do! What you take for it?

I basically destroyed it getting it out. I threw it away. The rest of the kit is very handy, but I'll be sticking to the standard rods from now on.

Posted: 10/16/2005 9:24:54 PM EDT

[#8]

Otis is not all it is made out to be. A good rod will clean MUCH MUCH better. Otis is good for a quick field cleaning like a bore snake. When you get home use a rod, jag, brush for a good cleaning.

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