I know this is an older video, but man, it's still very informational. About to pick up my first AR style pistol and this helped a lot with getting to know the internals and the function of the weapon. Definitely excited to go pick it up tomorrow. Another thing this video was good for is it's relaxing as all hell! Laying in bed about to pass out trying to watch this. lol
well you ain't need by now 7 years later, alls you need is brake cleaner, break free, a hoppes tornado brush and chamber brush... and the chemicals, never have too many chemicals
OK, this video is 8 years old, but it's still great! Great detail, very clear audio. The young man has a very clear clear speaking/training voice. It sure takes the mystery out of cleaning the AR-15. Thank you.
Also, one thing I've picked up.. go to Walmart and pick up a pack of white silk handkerchiefs, wash and dry them once to get rid of lint and loose fibers and what not.. and they make great cleaning rags. 3 for $1 reusable super cheap to replace and you don't have to cut up your old shirts. Plus, in a pinch, you can easily cut them and use them in place of a patch.
I still prefer cleaning the barrel with a bore snake rather than a rod. The video was awesome for someone like me who just got their first AR15. Great Job!!
Yeah, I had a guy tell me that bore snakes were worthless junk and he uses a rod. I was thinking, have you ever used a bore snake ? it takes just about everything you got to get it through the barrel if you put bore cleaner on it. I am convinced it has to clean it real good with all those brushes on it and the fact that it swells up in the barrel.
You don't really use a bore snake to do proper cleaning. A pull through or rod is the actual cleaning method. Bore snake is more when you just want a quick touchup.
I agree and good luck getting a decent one mine broke and I will never use a snake again! Complete garbage for a .223/5.56 rod is great for them. Snake is ok if the barrel is larger.
snakes are good for quick cleaning at the range but wont ever clean as well as a rod with a brush and multiple patches. dont ever use a multi piece rod.. and use a bore guide and a nice jag for your patches.
CSAKentucky2015 I’ve been using bore snakes on all m rifles and pistols, clean the chamber and use a bore snake if you prefer that. Anyone telling you they don’t clean well are morons or simply don’t understand what they do. It’s like running 20 patches and 2-3 brush strokes all at once and leaves the barrel glistening clean.
Many cleaners like Break-Free CLP clean AND protect the bore. That said, if you’re going to store it, I'd run an oiled patch through the bore and then a dry patch before shooting. As for the outside, most barrels are parkerized with the manganese phosphate finish (Mil-Spec A-A-59267). Military specifications also state that the entire barrel surface is phosphate finished to create a porous surface to absorb oil. More than you ever wanted to know about parkerizing can be found on Wiki.
Great tutorial! The only thing I saw missed was a little oil in the upper receiver before putting the BCG and charging handle in and a little oil on those moving parts in the lower receiver.
Thanks so much! This was a very helpful demonstration. I have since purchased the Hoppe Elite cleaning kit for myself, makes the chore of cleaning my rifle, so much easier. And I was literally able to follow this guide step, by step.
Great video. I was instructed to never use the firing pin to disassemble the rifle. I guess in extenuating circumstances it'd be OK, otherwise invest in some small punches or screw drivers.
Really good job man! Very simple yet very detailed instructions! It's a bonus that you didn't come across as a "Gun Shop Commando" too! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! God bless and take care...
Foamie cleaner in the lower? (@3:30) sure, but, I can get that clean in 30 seconds with brake cleaner and a toothbrush. Hose out the lower for a couple seconds, scrub the inside before the BC dries, then hose out again and wipe out with a cleaning patch and done. For normal cleaning (no soaking in water, sand, mud or anything extra filth) this does the trick fast and easy
@@adadaadada2786 Cause I'm always looking for something IDK already? For instance, Hoppes tornado brush can save you about a million strokes with the brush down the bore, cuts right through everything including lead. Also copper cleaning pads will get out lead, which you need if you own a revolver or shoot reloads. Otherwise i'd still just be scrubbing with hobbes like some troglodyte
I use q tips and pipe cleaners. I use compressed air when I'm done to remove any cotton left on the surfaces and in the mechanisms, particularly in the trigger.
All barrels have microscopic holes in the crystalline structure of the steel. Over time, copper will accumulate until the fouling material is higher than the surface of the bore. This will begin to affect your accuracy. You can feel it when a tight patch is pushed through the barrel; it is sort of “rough”. Using copper solvent will smooth over the copper from the voids until they are almost closed. You end up with a barrel that fouls more slowly, and a smoother, more accurate barrel.
@@jessiepinkman7736 I use that AFTER I use copper solvent and bore cleaner. I use both grits of J-B too. They make an ultra fine grit. I only use J-B for SS barrels. I suppose you could use it for chrome lined and nitrided barrels too.
Everybody look up the term 'copper equilibrium". SOME copper is actually GOOD for the reasons stated above. Copper will fill in the mircro cracks. So, never try to remove 100% of copper when you use a copper cleaner. I use a copper cleaner every 600 rounds. I use regular bore solvent every 200 rounds. REMEMBER: Never use a bronze brush with copper solvents. Use an aluminum/nylon brush or just a nylon jagg/cotton patch. SOAK your barrel copper with copper cleaner. That helps.
Typically you don’t need to clean the gas tube, for the reasons mentioned. However, if you shoot with a .22 conversion it can get pretty dirty. It’s true that they are cheap to replace, but with a pipe cleaner and wire it is easy to clean. Steve actually addressed this issue in his blog (riflescopeblog com) on February 27, 2012 in his post "Sampson Star-C Rail Installation, Range Day with Prototype Optics Testing, and HS Precision"
You can run a soaked patch through, but it makes a mess. The idea is to get the bore coated enough for the solvent to start breaking down the carbon. You can use a lot of solvent or a little. Although from my personal experience, I have found that you don't need a lot. Hope this helps.
Listen, I have watched several videos before reaching this one. I am new to this and have zero experience. Using your video I felt confident enough to field strip the crap out of my AR! Great job on the hard work and the level of detail you put into this video. If I had to critique, I would say, improve on the volume, I could barely hear you on some parts of the video. Maybe it was my crappy computer. Again thanks!
There are some people who won’t go more than 20 rounds without using copper solvent while others only do it when the groups start to open up. So it's up to you. Fouling is a cumulative problem and if it's not cleaned properly, the fouling becomes worse. Make sure to use a bronze brush. Nylon doesn't scrub as well and a stainless steel brush can gall and ruin a barrel. If you run patches through and see any traces of blue or green, you’re not done yet.
That’s a hard call. It depends on where you shoot (indoors or out), the type of ammo you use (clean or dirty), a number of variables. It’s a relaxing thing to do, and a clean (and well-lubed) rifle is a happy rifle. Lubricants can migrate and evaporate - I like to annex the kitchen table every time I get the chance. If you see crap inside the gun, do it more often.
I strongly recommend nitrile gloves and scotch brite pads to clean the bolt nozzle for the rapid accumulation of carbon. I use a teflon chisle to clean the bolt face. I also found a bristle brush kit for the bolt carrier.
Hi networkguyinphx, the design of that particular Colt bolt carrier makes it appear that the firing pin is not fully in place. The cut is deeper than most other carriers, so the firing pin is more exposed. When you look at the assembly from the top down as the firing pin retaining pin is installed you will notice it is fully in place.
I got my first AR, an LE6920, and used your video to do my first cleaning. Two questions I had though. Should I run an oil patch down the barrel after the solvent patches? Should I oil the outside of the barrel?
do you clean your gas tube ever? I have heard both sides.. some say do it, some say don't. I figure there is enough pressure to expel anything right? but it's only a few bucks to replace it anyway. what would you recommend? great tutorial by the way
On the position of the extractor pin, it is 11 o'clock if you have a LH eject. Far less common than RH, but the position of the extractor changes based on RL/LH models.
Wow what a PITA. I own one of these now. That's why I came here but let me tell you, it's so much easier to take down my former SIG 550 Service Rifle and completely clean it. On an AR platform, how often do we have to clean the gas tube? How is this done? Taking down and fully clean my 550 took about 10-15min when fully trained. And that's after 1000+ rounds a day shot.
I learned from a buddy of mine who was in the airborne rangers, and I'm thoroughly impressed at how much my friend DIDN"T tell me. Like I knew it was possible to remove the extractor.. but he said not to bother with it so I've never known how. Fortunately for me, I'm far more anal than he is, and I'm always looking for better ways to shoot / clean / etc. The best tip i can provide overall, is the Otis all in one cleaning kits are by far the best out of anything I've ever tried (alot). Great Vid!
I am looking into getting my first ar 15 so I am doing a lot of research. I keep reading and seeing on videos that it likes to "run wet" with lots of oil or at least more oil then a little bit. is this true?
I’ve had good luck using old t-shirts. I would be concerned about using automotive shop rags. I wrecked the finish on a car door a few years ago, using tar remover on a shop rag. Turned out to have some tiny metal shavings embedded in it. I would just cut up some old t-shirts.
My last comment I swear, but I use a bore snake because anytime I try to use the round otis patches they get stuck in the barrel and I end up having to tap them out back through the chamber using a cleaning rod. How do I avoid that, cus the bore snake takes up more space and defeats the purpose of the otis all in one pack.
Michael Willis 4 years late. Maybe you figured it out. You need to feed the patch properly. Look at the instructions. If you just put it in any how it just gets stuck. Follow their instructions and it works so beautifully. First run today. Worked great.
Where the bolt goes in the carrier carbon builds up inside on the face of the pin hole. Your rag will get most of it but not all. After about 300 rounds you should take the scraper that is in the otis kit and remove that carbon.
Hi ! Do you not wear gloves to avoid skin contact with cleaning products? It turned out that these chemicals are not at all good nor to inhale, let alone to touch ... By dint of using them (all brands, all products) regularly health could be affected ... I wish you all to stay healthy, the explanations on cleaning are very clear so well done for this video! Stay Safe !
I just cleaned my new ar...lots of carbon in the barrel. However, the instructions told me to liberaly oil my bolt, but lightlty oil everything else. Any input?
Many say the four surfaces of the bolt carrier that rub other parts need heavy lubrication. That's the only thing that seemed different with this video.
Greetings! Thank you for the comment. It would depend on your local gun shop and whether or not they offer those services. There are most definitely places that offer those services, but whether or not they are located near you is something you will need to verify. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us!
Just a little update on my comment... I ordered a OTIS and it's the best in my opinion hands down! The rod is tried tested and true, but not always the best choice until you run into one of those oh shit moments like I had with the Viper.
Chris Rambarran My Otis works great! But I purchased a Viper from Walmart and it got stuck inside my barrel. Maybe a quality issue or something? Anyhow the small string on the viper broke and I had to use a old cleaning rod to push it through! It didn’t damage anything but I took a look up the barrel just to make sure I didn’t cause any damage and while doing so a piece of copper or whatever they use slid down the barrel and into my eye! I’m fine but it could have been bad. Buy good stuff and respect those higher prices! I don’t cheap out no more on my stuff!
Mike Streams I highly doubt that snake could have done any damage too. Good your eye is fine. Picked up ottis today. Grew tired of being stressed about pushing that rod down the bore.
People think if they don't clean the bolt every time they go to the range the ar will jam. This comes from experiences in Vietnam when the m 16 had jamming problems. The jamming was caused by the army using stick powder and the rifles were not chromed line.
I just do mine every time I fire my AR. Last time I only fired 60 rounds and still cleaned off a bunch of gunk. I use PMC ammo 223. Maybe it is over kill but an AR-15 is a large chunk of money and a gun that should be kept perfect and ready to fire.
If you don't pull thge bolt out BEFORE you put in the firing pin, are you not running a high risk of putting in the firing pin retainer on the wrong side of the firing pin???
I believe Colt designed the bolt carrier that way to make it more difficult for users to convert the rifle to full auto. There is no advantage that I am aware of.
Excellent video and I'm going to check out the company website. I'm going to start buying parts to build my first AR. Is there a list of all parts needed to build an AR on your website? Do you guys offer a military discount? I'm a 30 year Army retiree and I like to buy stuff from military friendly companies first.
I'm a newbie to ARs and I have a question that has me alittle concerned! Mine is an .223, 5.56 AP4 carbine with chrome lined barrel. No rules on the kit I had which is a( GunMaster AR .223 5.56 cleaning kit) or on the riffle manual. After 700 rounds I decided to go ahead and do some barrel cleaning. Was told by an individual who builds ARs it would be ok first pull the cleaning brush through which is a phosphor bronze bore brush. I pulled from chamber to muzzle with the pull cord then go back with cleaning cleaning patches. The brush was a super tight fight. Any chance of barrel damage by doing this? I'm extremely concerned cause this is the first AR I've ever owned and don't want it ruined because of bad advice! It's not like I "oh well" I can just go buy another one.
Greetings, There should not be a chance of damage. Brass is a fairly soft metal comparatively, which is why it's used for most brushes. The brush metal will give long before the metal of the barrel, especially with the forging processes used on barrels these days. They are designed to be a tight fit so that they remove as much dirt, debris, and residue as possible from the barrel.
OpticsPlanet it said on the box it's a phosphor bronze bore brush and the barrel was not pre lubricated or oiled. It was a dry pull. So brass or bronze brush won't be an issue even though it was a bronze brush?
OpticsPlanet thank y'all very much gentleman! I can relax alittle now. Their for awhile I thought I done ruined the accuracy permanently before my new scope came in to replace the carrying handle.
What size wire brush did you use? I tried .22 and it seems as if it didn’t want to push through so I used a wire snake instead. Was a .22 wire brush the right size for an AR chambered in 556
Excellent video, didn't waste time on over cleaning or over explaining. Good choice by OP for picking Chase. To the over sensitive guys complaining about using the firing pin to gently start the extractor pin, what did it hurt? The answer, nothing. :) Where are the safety nazis? No one complaining on the lack of safety glasses, face shield, long sleeve shirt, respirator, gloves, ballistic vest, steel toe boots, full suit of armor or chainmail etc. LOL
Hi Brandon, Depends on what you are trying to clean. Great for wiping down receivers from oil, sweat, moisture, etc I wouldn’t try to clean the barrel or internals with a microfiber towel. Hope that helps!
Question how easy is it to clean with one hand?? I ask this question because I have Cerebral palsy I’m not able to use my right hand, but I can use my right arm. I’m thinking of getting an AR and I’m just curious how much I’m able to clean it without asking for help.
Hi There! We recommend reaching out to our Product Experts for this inquiry. To contact them, please send an email to techsales@opticsplanet.com and they'll be happy to assist you.
I know this is an older video, but man, it's still very informational. About to pick up my first AR style pistol and this helped a lot with getting to know the internals and the function of the weapon. Definitely excited to go pick it up tomorrow. Another thing this video was good for is it's relaxing as all hell! Laying in bed about to pass out trying to watch this. lol
Thanks for this. I'm new to AR-15s, and this is the most helpful and detailed cleaning video I've found.
well you ain't need by now 7 years later, alls you need is brake cleaner, break free, a hoppes tornado brush and chamber brush... and the chemicals, never have too many chemicals
OK, this video is 8 years old, but it's still great! Great detail, very clear audio. The young man has a very clear clear speaking/training voice. It sure takes the mystery out of cleaning the AR-15.
Thank you.
Also, one thing I've picked up.. go to Walmart and pick up a pack of white silk handkerchiefs, wash and dry them once to get rid of lint and loose fibers and what not.. and they make great cleaning rags. 3 for $1 reusable super cheap to replace and you don't have to cut up your old shirts. Plus, in a pinch, you can easily cut them and use them in place of a patch.
I still prefer cleaning the barrel with a bore snake rather than a rod. The video was awesome for someone like me who just got their first AR15. Great Job!!
Yeah, I had a guy tell me that bore snakes were worthless junk and he uses a rod. I was thinking, have you ever used a bore snake ? it takes just about everything you got to get it through the barrel if you put bore cleaner on it. I am convinced it has to clean it real good with all those brushes on it and the fact that it swells up in the barrel.
You don't really use a bore snake to do proper cleaning. A pull through or rod is the actual cleaning method. Bore snake is more when you just want a quick touchup.
I agree and good luck getting a decent one mine broke and I will never use a snake again! Complete garbage for a .223/5.56 rod is great for them. Snake is ok if the barrel is larger.
snakes are good for quick cleaning at the range but wont ever clean as well as a rod with a brush and multiple patches. dont ever use a multi piece rod.. and use a bore guide and a nice jag for your patches.
CSAKentucky2015 I’ve been using bore snakes on all m rifles and pistols, clean the chamber and use a bore snake if you prefer that. Anyone telling you they don’t clean well are morons or simply don’t understand what they do. It’s like running 20 patches and 2-3 brush strokes all at once and leaves the barrel glistening clean.
Great video! Incredibly professional, close ups of each step was appreciated.
Many cleaners like Break-Free CLP clean AND protect the bore. That said, if you’re going to store it, I'd run an oiled patch through the bore and then a dry patch before shooting. As for the outside, most barrels are parkerized with the manganese phosphate finish (Mil-Spec A-A-59267). Military specifications also state that the entire barrel surface is phosphate finished to create a porous surface to absorb oil. More than you ever wanted to know about parkerizing can be found on Wiki.
Great tutorial! The only thing I saw missed was a little oil in the upper receiver before putting the BCG and charging handle in and a little oil on those moving parts in the lower receiver.
Thanks so much! This was a very helpful demonstration. I have since purchased the Hoppe Elite cleaning kit for myself, makes the chore of cleaning my rifle, so much easier. And I was literally able to follow this guide step, by step.
Hey Chase, your video is the BEST on youtube! Nothing comes close to the proper care and maintenance of an AR-15 than this video.
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Great video. I was instructed to never use the firing pin to disassemble the rifle. I guess in extenuating circumstances it'd be OK, otherwise invest in some small punches or screw drivers.
Really good job man!
Very simple yet very detailed instructions!
It's a bonus that you didn't come across as a "Gun Shop Commando" too!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
God bless and take care...
We appreciate your positive feedback and we're glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
Foamie cleaner in the lower? (@3:30) sure, but, I can get that clean in 30 seconds with brake cleaner and a toothbrush. Hose out the lower for a couple seconds, scrub the inside before the BC dries, then hose out again and wipe out with a cleaning patch and done. For normal cleaning (no soaking in water, sand, mud or anything extra filth) this does the trick fast and easy
Than do it that way? If you know how to clean your gun why are you watching this lol
@@adadaadada2786 Cause I'm always looking for something IDK already? For instance, Hoppes tornado brush can save you about a million strokes with the brush down the bore, cuts right through everything including lead. Also copper cleaning pads will get out lead, which you need if you own a revolver or shoot reloads. Otherwise i'd still just be scrubbing with hobbes like some troglodyte
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this is a great video, i dont understand how anybody could dislike. thank you for posting
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I use an old tooth brush to scrub the bolt assembly and then wipe down with cotton t shirt,,,
Great video,,,
I use q tips and pipe cleaners. I use compressed air when I'm done to remove any cotton left on the surfaces and in the mechanisms, particularly in the trigger.
All barrels have microscopic holes in the crystalline structure of the steel. Over time, copper will accumulate until the fouling material is higher than the surface of the bore. This will begin to affect your accuracy. You can feel it when a tight patch is pushed through the barrel; it is sort of “rough”. Using copper solvent will smooth over the copper from the voids until they are almost closed. You end up with a barrel that fouls more slowly, and a smoother, more accurate barrel.
Use JB non embedding compound? That c hrome is pretty tough alright
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I use that AFTER I use copper solvent and bore cleaner. I use both grits of J-B too. They make an ultra fine grit. I only use J-B for SS barrels. I suppose you could use it for chrome lined and nitrided barrels too.
Everybody look up the term 'copper equilibrium". SOME copper is actually GOOD for the reasons stated above. Copper will fill in the mircro cracks. So, never try to remove 100% of copper when you use a copper cleaner. I use a copper cleaner every 600 rounds. I use regular bore solvent every 200 rounds.
REMEMBER: Never use a bronze brush with copper solvents. Use an aluminum/nylon brush or just a nylon jagg/cotton patch. SOAK your barrel copper with copper cleaner. That helps.
Typically you don’t need to clean the gas tube, for the reasons mentioned. However, if you shoot with a .22 conversion it can get pretty dirty. It’s true that they are cheap to replace, but with a pipe cleaner and wire it is easy to clean. Steve actually addressed this issue in his blog (riflescopeblog com) on February 27, 2012 in his post "Sampson Star-C Rail Installation, Range Day with Prototype Optics Testing, and HS Precision"
You can run a soaked patch through, but it makes a mess. The idea is to get the bore coated enough for the solvent to start breaking down the carbon. You can use a lot of solvent or a little. Although from my personal experience, I have found that you don't need a lot. Hope this helps.
Listen, I have watched several videos before reaching this one. I am new to this and have zero experience. Using your video I felt confident enough to field strip the crap out of my AR! Great job on the hard work and the level of detail you put into this video. If I had to critique, I would say, improve on the volume, I could barely hear you on some parts of the video. Maybe it was my crappy computer. Again thanks!
Excellent job, clearly shows how to address each part involved in the mechanical actuation. Thanks for the training video.
Perfect detailed video to help anyone new to cleaning.
There are some people who won’t go more than 20 rounds without using copper solvent while others only do it when the groups start to open up. So it's up to you. Fouling is a cumulative problem and if it's not cleaned properly, the fouling becomes worse. Make sure to use a bronze brush. Nylon doesn't scrub as well and a stainless steel brush can gall and ruin a barrel. If you run patches through and see any traces of blue or green, you’re not done yet.
Really good job on how to clean my AR15. I am a newbie and it takes a while to clean my rifle. I'm sure the speed will pickup with experience.
Thanks so much Chase. Went with you step by step cleaning my ar for the first time. Much appreciated!
first operation - spray #9, bore cleaner or foam down the barrel and breech first and start it working
That’s a hard call. It depends on where you shoot (indoors or out), the type of ammo you use (clean or dirty), a number of variables. It’s a relaxing thing to do, and a clean (and well-lubed) rifle is a happy rifle. Lubricants can migrate and evaporate - I like to annex the kitchen table every time I get the chance. If you see crap inside the gun, do it more often.
Very helpful video! I'm new to the AR world, and needed some guidance on the upkeep of my new rifle. Thanks for taking the time.
I strongly recommend nitrile gloves and scotch brite pads to clean the bolt nozzle for the rapid accumulation of carbon. I use a teflon chisle to clean the bolt face. I also found a bristle brush kit for the bolt carrier.
Hi networkguyinphx, the design of that particular Colt bolt carrier makes it appear that the firing pin is not fully in place. The cut is deeper than most other carriers, so the firing pin is more exposed. When you look at the assembly from the top down as the firing pin retaining pin is installed you will notice it is fully in place.
This is genuinely relaxing and informative. Great job!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
best ar-15 cleaning video i have seen yet thank you!
Welcome to the world of AR! Glad we could be of help.
Some of the cleaning tools and supplies are Chases’ own, some are sold at OpticsPlanet. Thanks for the kind words!
Thank you thank you thank you. Your video was the best I've come across.
From Chicago myself, and I know Optics Planet is based "dere". Couldn't help but notice the accent, my friend. Da' Bears!
Are you related to Ray Romano?
I thought the same exact thing!
Sounds like Mark Ruffalo
I got my first AR, an LE6920, and used your video to do my first cleaning. Two questions I had though. Should I run an oil patch down the barrel after the solvent patches? Should I oil the outside of the barrel?
Best AR cleaning video I've seen. Nice job.
do you clean your gas tube ever? I have heard both sides.. some say do it, some say don't. I figure there is enough pressure to expel anything right? but it's only a few bucks to replace it anyway. what would you recommend?
great tutorial by the way
Thanks for the comment! We really enjoyed it. Yes, we are based in Northbrook and many of our employees are Chicago natives.
On the position of the extractor pin, it is 11 o'clock if you have a LH eject. Far less common than RH, but the position of the extractor changes based on RL/LH models.
Best ar cleaning vid i have seen.
Like your video. Great lighting, slow pace, and even subtitles! Awesome! Q, why not spray cleaner on parts and in barrel to soak ?
Wow what a PITA. I own one of these now. That's why I came here but let me tell you, it's so much easier to take down my former SIG 550 Service Rifle and completely clean it. On an AR platform, how often do we have to clean the gas tube? How is this done? Taking down and fully clean my 550 took about 10-15min when fully trained. And that's after 1000+ rounds a day shot.
I learned from a buddy of mine who was in the airborne rangers, and I'm thoroughly impressed at how much my friend DIDN"T tell me. Like I knew it was possible to remove the extractor.. but he said not to bother with it so I've never known how. Fortunately for me, I'm far more anal than he is, and I'm always looking for better ways to shoot / clean / etc. The best tip i can provide overall, is the Otis all in one cleaning kits are by far the best out of anything I've ever tried (alot). Great Vid!
Good video, thanks.
This guy reminds me of Adam Sandler for some reason.
Best AR-15 cleaning tutorial on TH-cam, fantastic, thanks. Needed it when I finally buy mine!
Thank you for the kind words!
We appreciate the kind words and we're glad you liked it. Thank you for watching.
Thank you for the kind words. Glad we could help a future Marine!
hey is all your kit come with it and where you buy it, sorry if you already mention in the video i just scanned thru it...Nice video by the way..
Excellent. Simple and to the point. Thank you.
Glad you liked the video, and thanks for the comment!
I am looking into getting my first ar 15 so I am doing a lot of research. I keep reading and seeing on videos that it likes to "run wet" with lots of oil or at least more oil then a little bit. is this true?
I'm fairly new too ar's and I couldn't help but notice your bolt. Why isn't there any material on the bottom half of the rear of the bolt carrier?
I’ve had good luck using old t-shirts. I would be concerned about using automotive shop rags. I wrecked the finish on a car door a few years ago, using tar remover on a shop rag. Turned out to have some tiny metal shavings embedded in it. I would just cut up some old t-shirts.
How about a new, clean automotive shop rag?
The most challenging part is the barrel and bolt carrier or breach block
No chamber brush?
My last comment I swear, but I use a bore snake because anytime I try to use the round otis patches they get stuck in the barrel and I end up having to tap them out back through the chamber using a cleaning rod.
How do I avoid that, cus the bore snake takes up more space and defeats the purpose of the otis all in one pack.
Michael Willis 4 years late. Maybe you figured it out. You need to feed the patch properly. Look at the instructions. If you just put it in any how it just gets stuck. Follow their instructions and it works so beautifully. First run today. Worked great.
Thank you! Hope, you will enjoy it!
What about cleaning carbon off the the bolt with the bone tool that comes with that otis kit you have there?
great video what brand are the cover rails u have they are nice thanx
Where the bolt goes in the carrier carbon builds up inside on the face of the pin hole. Your rag will get most of it but not all. After about 300 rounds you should take the scraper that is in the otis kit and remove that carbon.
Hi ! Do you not wear gloves to avoid skin contact with cleaning products? It turned out that these chemicals are not at all good nor to inhale, let alone to touch ... By dint of using them (all brands, all products) regularly health could be affected ... I wish you all to stay healthy, the explanations on cleaning are very clear so well done for this video! Stay Safe !
great video. thank you for taking the time to explain everything.
How often should you break down your firearm for cleaning. New gun @ 70 rounds for sighting.
Very nice video on AR cleaning! Much appreciated.
Very thorough job! Thanks!
no oil through the barrel ?
Not necessary, especially on mil-spec firearms, as the barrels are chrome lined. I do it anyway but just a really, really light coat.
If ttey're truly Mil Spec they have chrome lined barrels. But, I agree, not all AR15s have Chrome lined barrels.
I don't disagree. Are you ok now?
what is that flash hider? looks awesome
I just cleaned my new ar...lots of carbon in the barrel. However, the instructions told me to liberaly oil my bolt, but lightlty oil everything else. Any input?
How often do u take up buffer and spring out and clean it i got a old bushmaster ive never cleaned the buffer or the spring
So no lube!? Not even on the bolt or contact rails of the bcg!? Certainly a different approach then mine!
He applied oil
Many say the four surfaces of the bolt carrier that rub other parts need heavy lubrication. That's the only thing that seemed different with this video.
How often should you clean your gun
hmmm maybe I should buy this kit seems to have stuff mine doesn't.
Man I'm digging those hand guards
Do gun shops provide these cleaning services ?
Greetings!
Thank you for the comment. It would depend on your local gun shop and whether or not they offer those services. There are most definitely places that offer those services, but whether or not they are located near you is something you will need to verify. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us!
Victor Da Silva learn to do it yourself is a better option.
thanks sweetie for taking the time to make this video.
Just a little update on my comment... I ordered a OTIS and it's the best in my opinion hands down! The rod is tried tested and true, but not always the best choice until you run into one of those oh shit moments like I had with the Viper.
Mike Streams what happened I recently bought one. I'll toss it if it's crap. So far it has held up.
Chris Rambarran My Otis works great! But I purchased a Viper from Walmart and it got stuck inside my barrel. Maybe a quality issue or something? Anyhow the small string on the viper broke and I had to use a old cleaning rod to push it through! It didn’t damage anything but I took a look up the barrel just to make sure I didn’t cause any damage and while doing so a piece of copper or whatever they use slid down the barrel and into my eye! I’m fine but it could have been bad. Buy good stuff and respect those higher prices! I don’t cheap out no more on my stuff!
Mike Streams I highly doubt that snake could have done any damage too. Good your eye is fine. Picked up ottis today. Grew tired of being stressed about pushing that rod down the bore.
Chris Rambarran you’ll love the Otis! Really the only time I clean the barrel is when l plan on not using it for a while and I store it
Mike Streams I love the Otis. My anxiety about ruining my barrel with the rod disappeared. Otis was so smooth to work with. You were correct.
What brand shirt are you wearing in this video?
People think if they don't clean the bolt every time they go to the range the ar will jam. This comes from experiences in Vietnam when the m 16 had jamming problems. The jamming was caused by the army using stick powder and the rifles were not chromed line.
I just do mine every time I fire my AR. Last time I only fired 60 rounds and still cleaned off a bunch of gunk. I use PMC ammo 223. Maybe it is over kill but an AR-15 is a large chunk of money and a gun that should be kept perfect and ready to fire.
If you don't pull thge bolt out BEFORE you put in the firing pin, are you not running a high risk of putting in the firing pin retainer on the wrong side of the firing pin???
I believe Colt designed the bolt carrier that way to make it more difficult for users to convert the rifle to full auto. There is no advantage that I am aware of.
Excellent video and I'm going to check out the company website. I'm going to start buying parts to build my first AR. Is there a list of all parts needed to build an AR on your website? Do you guys offer a military discount? I'm a 30 year Army retiree and I like to buy stuff from military friendly companies first.
I'm a newbie to ARs and I have a question that has me alittle concerned! Mine is an .223, 5.56 AP4 carbine with chrome lined barrel. No rules on the kit I had which is a( GunMaster AR .223 5.56 cleaning kit) or on the riffle manual. After 700 rounds I decided to go ahead and do some barrel cleaning. Was told by an individual who builds ARs it would be ok first pull the cleaning brush through which is a phosphor bronze bore brush. I pulled from chamber to muzzle with the pull cord then go back with cleaning cleaning patches. The brush was a super tight fight. Any chance of barrel damage by doing this? I'm extremely concerned cause this is the first AR I've ever owned and don't want it ruined because of bad advice! It's not like I "oh well" I can just go buy another one.
Greetings,
There should not be a chance of damage. Brass is a fairly soft metal comparatively, which is why it's used for most brushes. The brush metal will give long before the metal of the barrel, especially with the forging processes used on barrels these days. They are designed to be a tight fit so that they remove as much dirt, debris, and residue as possible from the barrel.
OpticsPlanet it said on the box it's a phosphor bronze bore brush and the barrel was not pre lubricated or oiled. It was a dry pull. So brass or bronze brush won't be an issue even though it was a bronze brush?
We apologize, there shouldn't be an issue for a bronze brush either.
OpticsPlanet thank y'all very much gentleman! I can relax alittle now. Their for awhile I thought I done ruined the accuracy permanently before my new scope came in to replace the carrying handle.
We're happy to help! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions or concerns.
No oil on the bolt carrier??
Nice Speedmaster!
Nice video Chase!!
Nice Watch. Speedy. Classy.
What size wire brush did you use? I tried .22 and it seems as if it didn’t want to push through so I used a wire snake instead. Was a .22 wire brush the right size for an AR chambered in 556
Excellent video, didn't waste time on over cleaning or over explaining. Good choice by OP for picking Chase.
To the over sensitive guys complaining about using the firing pin to gently start the extractor pin, what did it hurt?
The answer, nothing. :)
Where are the safety nazis? No one complaining on the lack of safety glasses, face shield, long sleeve shirt, respirator, gloves, ballistic vest, steel toe boots, full suit of armor or chainmail etc. LOL
hey, do you recommend microfiber towels for cleaning?
Hi Brandon,
Depends on what you are trying to clean. Great for wiping down receivers from oil, sweat, moisture, etc
I wouldn’t try to clean the barrel or internals with a microfiber towel.
Hope that helps!
What brand are those handguards?
+Alan Avila its a quad rail with the rubber attachments that cover the rails
Knights Armament
Great video 👍 Thanks
Hey.
We have Troy, Mako Group, Samson, etc. You will definitely find something you like!
Gracias OpticsPlanet.
Question how easy is it to clean with one hand?? I ask this question because I have Cerebral palsy I’m not able to use my right hand, but I can use my right arm.
I’m thinking of getting an AR and I’m just curious how much I’m able to clean it without asking for help.
Hi There!
We recommend reaching out to our Product Experts for this inquiry. To contact them, please send an email to techsales@opticsplanet.com and they'll be happy to assist you.
Great vid.tks for your service sir.