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Posted: 5/26/2011 1:39:40 AM EDT
| Is one necessary? I've just been using a boresnake on my AR but was thinking of getting a Tipton carbon fiber rod, would a AR specific bore guide be good or a universal bore guide? and what length rod 36" or 26"?......16" non chrome lined barrel, or just keep using the boresnake? Thanks |
| A bore guide will keep the jag and rod centered in the bore. Without it you run the risk of causing damage to the bore and to the cleaning rod. I'm a fan of Bore Tech products. The legnth of the rod would depend on how long your barrel is and any extra legnth needed for the guide. |
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Another reason for an AR-15 bore guide is that it keeps dirty solvent out of the action.
When you clean from the chamber, the rod tends to get crud into the receiver. A good AR type receiver bore guide also has a solvent port that allows you to apply solvent to the brush or patch while it's in the reciever and not get any excess in the action. When you buy a guide, also order some Accubore pipetts from Brownell's. These are small plastic bulbs that allow applying solvent without making a mess or contaminating the solvent in the bottle. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=9953/Product/ACCUBORE___ACCUBORE_PIPETTES |
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