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Posted: 2/14/2010 8:36:33 AM EDT
| What size cleaning brush would I need for a 5.45X39? And when should I use it? I'm oleo confused on how much oil I should be putting on the parts after I clean them. Or do I need to oil the parts if I'm using Breakfree LPS. |
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A 5.56mm or .223 will work fine.
Pretty much a light coat of oil on all the steel will keep everything going. Manual here: http://www.box.net/shared/cu2djae1zb BSW |
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Use a standard 5.56/.223 brush. You can use commercial brushes or military M16 brushes, depending on whatever cleaning rod you're using.
Assuming you're shooting surplus corrosive 5.45x39 ammo, first you use hot water to flush out the corrosive salts from everywhere the fumes have contacted the metal. Then, use the brush and a good bore solvent to make 10 to 15 passes done the bore. I put the rod down the bore with a muzzle guide screw the brush on, use a plastic solvent bulb to apply solvent, and PULL the brush out the muzzle. After that I pull a couple of solvent soaked patches and let soak for 15 minutes or so. Then I pull a clean solvent soaked patch straight through the bore. If I see green or blue stains, indicating copper fouling, I let it soak some more. After the rifle is clean, apply a thin coat of lube to everything to prevent rust and to lubricate. |
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