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Posted: 3/27/2008 6:06:45 PM EDT
| I'm awaiting the arrival of my first AR. It's a RRA Entry Tactical. I'm a hunter so most of my rifles are bolt action and a few semi-autos as well. Other than a normal rifle cleaning kit is there any other tools or supplies I should get or have on hand? thanks |
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I favor Kleen-bore rods & brushes. Their field kits are similar to U.S. Government Issue kits. AR-15/M-16/5.56mm Field Pack Cleaning Kit Some of this may already be in your current inventory... AR-15 cleaning kit including the following The Owner's Manual for your rifle or the U.S. Army / U.S. Marines Operator's Manual Cleaning rod (either a one-piece type or several rod sections that screw together) M-16/AR-15 Chamber Brush .223 Caliber Bore Brush "General Purpose" double-ended cleaning brush Nylon Bristle Gun Brush Bore Patches (sized for .22 or .223/5.56NATO) Bottle of CLP, preferably BreakFree-CLP Q-Tip type cotton swabs Pipe Cleaners Paper Towels and/or Cloth rags Optional items .30 Caliber sized patches (to apply CLP to various surfaces and swab away dirt) Bathroom Towel (your choice of color) to act as a cleaning surface (on your lap, on your workbench or on your work table) Tool-box or Fishing Tackle-box to store cleaning supplies Bolt Carrier Carbon Scraper Good luck and enjoy your rifle. 
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Thanks QUIB. I have mostly everything listed. I'm a little curious about the forceps. I'll need to pick up a chamber brush. As for the CLP, I notice that is what most recommend. Is that supposed to be the best bore cleaning solution? |
Not a problem, glad to help.
The forceps come in handy for cleaning out the locking lug area. 
The best? I don’t know, opinions differ on that one. I personally get the results I’m looking for using BF BCF, CLP and LP and have no intent on changing. |
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Quib Thanks for the GREAT detail. Where did you get the #5 and #13 Chamber Brush and One piece Rod.? Thanks! I am also a new Bushy M4 A3 responsible civilian owner. I was curious on the clean kit fundamentals and did not want to get into a jihad over solutions etc. Muchos Gracias Tx |
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