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Posted: 3/11/2010 1:26:27 PM EDT
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I am sorry but posting this because I am sure there is something like it that I have not seen. I was wondering if you guys could let me know the best kit to buy for cleaning my AR. I am new to the ar and am just about the wrap up my first build and I need to break in the barrel. I was looking at the Otis or clean bore kit from Midway for 35$. Is this missing anything that I shoudl have?
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=543998 http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=697209 is there a best?? |
| Dewey is one of the better ones out there. I use a $15 rifle cleaning kit from Walmart it works fine with some hoppes #9 and hoppes gun oil.Sometimes I'll just use Breakfree CLP a boresnake a toothbrush and some rags That being said. IF you have a Chrome lined barrel I wouldn't do any special break in cleaning procedure just go out and shoot a couple hundered rounds and clean it when it gets dirty or you notice a drop in performance. |
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Cleaning an AR is fairly easy.
Best is a matter of opinion. This kit: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=543998 Is basically what I was issued when I was in the army. For the money, you should be able to score a USGI surplus kit for about $20. at a surplus store (near you or online) A lot of people do not like to use the steel rods as it may damage the bore or scratch the barrel. I can see this happening, however, I used this system for years and never found it to affect accuracy. (NOTE: I am not a competition shooter). This kit: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=697209 Is the civilian version of the USGI Otis kit. (The parts are brass colored and not subdued (black)). I have a couple of otis kits and I really like them. But to be honest, most of the time I still rely on BreakFree Powder Blast for the initial cleaning, then use Hoppes #9 for a good bore cleaning and run a mop down the barrel. I still use the USGI steel rods I have had for 20+ yrs., Hoppes #9 and a GI toothbrush on the bolt and still lube with Breakfree CLP. Boresnakes are also good, I have a few of those around. Most of the cleaning supplies are available at walmart. (If you want to use a mop with USGI cleaning rods, you need an adapter - threads are different) Otis has video clips about cleaning on their website - of course they believe their kits are the best. 
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