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John A. · 03-02-2008, 09:56 PM

By feed ramps, I'm assuming you're asking about cleaning the area around the chamber.

That would be a chamber brush. I use an Otis brush for that.

Boresnake and q-tips and old nylon toothbrush for the rest.

As for cleaning the firing pin hole, correct method requires dissassembly of the bolt (and dental floss

mint flavoring optional)

**AZXD** · 03-02-2008, 10:31 PM

I bought a Dewey rod, jag and all that other stuff that goes with it when I bought my AR. After freaking out as the Jag got stuck in the first inch of barrel, I trashed it off on someone I hate and now use a snake.

OK, not really,
I still use it with a mop if I have a lead/copper build-up, but that jag was intentionally lost.

I should have known better, because I use a snake on everything else, but my service time did not include rifles, so that weapon was a new experience and I let excitement get the better of me.

KEVWYO · 03-03-2008, 01:15 AM

These are very handy!

jbrodsky · 03-03-2008, 08:09 AM

I heard that you are NOT supposed to get solvent inside the upper because it can ruin the coating that's in there that protects and lubes against the bolt carrier.. I heard you are just supposed to use it in the chamber / bore...

Is this true?

If so what do you clean the inside of the upper with... CLP?

KEVWYO · 03-03-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrodsky

I heard that you are NOT supposed to get solvent inside the upper because it can ruin the coating that's in there that protects and lubes against the bolt carrier.. I heard you are just supposed to use it in the chamber / bore...

Is this true?

If so what do you clean the inside of the upper with... CLP?

I'll be interested in what others have to say as well on this. I've been spraying the upper with breakfree to get the major crud out and then I clean with CLP and lastly finish with some FP10.

darkvibe · 03-03-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEVWYO

I'll be interested in what others have to say as well on this. I've been spraying the upper with breakfree to get the major crud out and then I clean with CLP and lastly finish with some FP10.

I wouldn't call break-free a solvent. It seems like pretty mild stuff.

EricCartmann · 03-03-2008, 04:55 PM

I have been using non-chlorinated brake cleaner for a long time. It is even safe on plastic so I don't see why you could not use it on the reciever. It does leave like some kind of stain sometimes, like dry skin kinda look but this easily goes away with a little break free or motor oil. After a good spray and wipe down, I lube liberally. For the most part I like run all my weapons really wet.

bakestein · 03-03-2008, 08:16 PM

I have cleaned my gun twice...so no real info here...I use what I use on my other guns...Hoppes #9.

Has anyone run into a problem with it and Bushmasters?

**hobocircus** · 03-06-2008, 12:10 PM

I found some good cosmetic foam wedges and make up removing pads in the womens make up section. They can be cut to shape or used as is to clean various areas of both rifles and pistols. They work well and are pretty cheap. Don't be embarrassed to shop that section of the store

scalce · 03-06-2008, 02:03 PM

I bought a little pump spray bottle at Target and I fill it with Hoppes #9.

I spray the chamber, parts, or whatever else with it and then blast some non chlorinated break cleaner to clear it out.

Never had any issues on pistols or my AR.

You do need a good chamber brush though.

03-02-2008, 09:56 PM	#31
John A. XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: KY Posts: 675	By feed ramps, I'm assuming you're asking about cleaning the area around the chamber. That would be a chamber brush. I use an Otis brush for that. Boresnake and q-tips and old nylon toothbrush for the rest. As for cleaning the firing pin hole, correct method requires dissassembly of the bolt (and dental floss mint flavoring optional) __________________ "The 2nd Amendment wasn't adopted into the Constitution because the authors liked guns or the destruction they could cause, but to give ordinary citizens the ability to protect themselves and their family and to take up arms against anyone in a governmental position who tried to deny those fundamental and God given rights." Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 Last edited by John A.; 03-02-2008 at 10:00 PM.

03-02-2008, 10:31 PM	#32
AZXD XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 17,128	I bought a Dewey rod, jag and all that other stuff that goes with it when I bought my AR. After freaking out as the Jag got stuck in the first inch of barrel, I trashed it off on someone I hate and now use a snake. OK, not really, I still use it with a mop if I have a lead/copper build-up, but that jag was intentionally lost. I should have known better, because I use a snake on everything else, but my service time did not include rifles, so that weapon was a new experience and I let excitement get the better of me. __________________ . . The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all. John F. Kennedy The very word 'secrecy' is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths, and to secret proceedings. John F. Kennedy *Birth Certificates are a "Reasonable"* Secret** So-called "reasonable gun control" measures will take us all to the day when the last single-shot shotgun that grandpa owned is cut into pieces.

03-06-2008, 12:10 PM	#39
hobocircus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Nevada Desert on a Dry Lakebed. Living in a trailer with thunderstorms looming in the distance. Posts: 3,380	I found some good cosmetic foam wedges and make up removing pads in the womens make up section. They can be cut to shape or used as is to clean various areas of both rifles and pistols. They work well and are pretty cheap. Don't be embarrassed to shop that section of the store __________________ Ported V-10 XD9 Service SOLD Tactical XD9 in Basic Black I like to shoot Wolf ammo out of my Hi-Point pistol and rifle.

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03-03-2008, 01:15 AM	#33
KEVWYO XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,404	These are very handy!

03-03-2008, 08:09 AM	#34
jbrodsky XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 78	I heard that you are NOT supposed to get solvent inside the upper because it can ruin the coating that's in there that protects and lubes against the bolt carrier.. I heard you are just supposed to use it in the chamber / bore... Is this true? If so what do you clean the inside of the upper with... CLP?

03-03-2008, 04:55 PM	#37
EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My Mom's Basement Posts: 1,398	I have been using non-chlorinated brake cleaner for a long time. It is even safe on plastic so I don't see why you could not use it on the reciever. It does leave like some kind of stain sometimes, like dry skin kinda look but this easily goes away with a little break free or motor oil. After a good spray and wipe down, I lube liberally. For the most part I like run all my weapons really wet.

03-03-2008, 08:16 PM	#38
bakestein XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 70	I have cleaned my gun twice...so no real info here...I use what I use on my other guns...Hoppes #9. Has anyone run into a problem with it and Bushmasters?

03-06-2008, 02:03 PM	#40
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	I bought a little pump spray bottle at Target and I fill it with Hoppes #9. I spray the chamber, parts, or whatever else with it and then blast some non chlorinated break cleaner to clear it out. Never had any issues on pistols or my AR. You do need a good chamber brush though.