The Surprising AR-15 Cleaning Step That Everyone Misses
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2022
- MOST People Forget This When Cleaning AR 15's.... Let's go through my Simple Formula for How-To Clean an AR 15 FAST.
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Welcome to the Tactical Toolbox RUclips Channel. Today we're going over How To Clean an AR 15 and the Fastest Way to Clean an AR 15
Proper maintenance is essential to keeping your AR-15 in top condition, and cleaning and lubrication are key components of that maintenance. In this article, we will go over step-by-step instructions on how to clean and lube an AR-15.
Materials Needed:
AR-15 cleaning kit (includes bore brush, cleaning rod, cleaning patches, and lubricant)
Cleaning solvent
Gun oil or lubricant
Step 1: Safety Check
Before beginning any cleaning or maintenance on your AR-15, it is essential to ensure that the firearm is unloaded and that there is no ammunition in the immediate vicinity.
Step 2: Disassemble Your AR-15
Remove the upper and lower receivers, and separate the bolt carrier group from the upper receiver. Remove the charging handle and the buffer assembly from the lower receiver.
Step 3: Clean the Barrel
Attach the bore brush to the cleaning rod and apply cleaning solvent to the brush. Run the bore brush through the barrel several times to loosen any dirt, carbon buildup, or residue. Next, attach a cleaning patch to the cleaning rod and run it through the barrel to remove any remaining debris. Continue this process until the cleaning patch comes out clean.
Step 4: Clean the Bolt Carrier Group
Use a cleaning brush and solvent to clean the bolt carrier group, paying close attention to the bolt face, the firing pin, and the inside of the bolt carrier. Wipe down the bolt carrier group with a cleaning patch until it is clean.
Step 5: Clean the Upper and Lower Receivers
Use a cleaning brush and solvent to clean the upper and lower receivers, paying close attention to the trigger group and the chamber. Wipe down the receivers with a cleaning patch until they are clean.
Step 6: Lubricate the AR-15
Apply a few drops of gun oil or lubricant to the bolt carrier group, the charging handle, and the inside of the upper receiver. Apply a few drops of lubricant to the buffer assembly and the trigger group of the lower receiver.
Step 7: Reassemble Your AR-15
Reassemble your AR-15 by reversing the steps you took during disassembly.
Step 8: Function Check
Before taking your AR-15 out to the range, perform a function check to ensure that all parts are working properly.
In conclusion, cleaning and lubricating your AR-15 is an essential aspect of proper maintenance. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your AR-15 functions reliably and remains in top condition.
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FYI: I forgot to show the metal tip on the chamber cleaning tool. But you use the metal tip first, then the cotton tip.
Also the difference between the chamber and the barrel extension accidently got edited out on the RUclips version of this video, but is explained in the video in the online course.
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is there any risk of lead being on the outside of the gun and surfaces it touches such as where you store it, would you be able to use d lead wipes on the outside of the gun once your finished cleaning it
You are making a review for the SI slide?
What’s your opinion on sonic cleaners ?
Dissemble the BCG put the parts in the cleaner then rinse, inspect, and then remove any carbon that’s left.
The simple green is a good cleaner.
@@leetreys_lab7027 when you shoot, lead is on the gun and your clothes and when I (or anyone) shoots suppressed, you'll get more gas blowback which in turn blows more lead back at your face and can be inhaled very easily. I have a few friends who are dealing with lead poisoning and going through treatment. I shoot about 1k rounds a month and mostly suppressed and dont have any issues. So I've never wiped my guns with my de-lead wipes but I suppose you could and then oil your gun afterwards to protect them. But I don't see a reason to. Are you going to wipe your hands every time you touch ammo? Probably not. If you're really that worried about it just clean your face and hands after shooting or wipe hands after playing with ammo.
It may not help much but I often wear a balaclava to cover my mouth and nose.
One point where people can screw things up with cleaning is being over aggressive with removing carbon. The tail of the bolt fits as part of the internal piston of the bolt carrier/bolt system. Sometimes people will aggressively scrape or even sand down the bolt tail in attempt to clean it. Over time that will remove enough material opening up the fitment and producing a under gassed system. Nylon brushes help to reduce the chance of wearing down the bolt tail.
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I saw a vid about this last night. It makes me change my thoughts and just go Nylon on everything. A little carbon and lots of lube should be fine
Thanks for including the Otis Technology Star Chamber Cleaning Tool, Ripcord and our AP Brush in your video! 💯 We proudly make all of these items right here in upstate NY.
Why are you proud to manufacture gun products in one of the least gun friendly states in the US?
@@emcg5112 For one, most gun care products commonly sold in the USA are produced in China. It does suck manufacturing in a state as unfriendly to business and to gun owners as New York is; but our roots are here and we have a great facility and awesome people working for us in a very small community that we've been a huge part of since we were founded in 1985
Otis as in Otis Elevators as well?
@@richiev63 No that is a different company but we get that all the time.
i was so happy when we got otis kits when i was in iraq. they made our lives just that much nicer
The top "lead removing" disposable towelette for hands and skin is basically an alcohol swab. You can also use an antiseptic towelette, which is alcohol with BZK as the antiseptic. All basically alcohol wipes, as are some eyeglass cleaners. No magic, the alcohol cleans and the towelette absorbs the lead dust.
You're supposed to clean these?
Apparently, my rifle had a few hiccups recently and the gunsmith at the range said that I should probably clean her. Yeah I was using some dirty remanufacutred ammo, but still was surprised by just how grimy a relatively new rifle was after only 250-300 rds. Hoping it's all good now because this should be a good to go upper (BCM BFH 14.5 ELW), never really had this issue prior to getting a suppressor (OSS can really shouldn't cause issues). As for the issue, was working height over bore ready up drills and was having rounds feed in and then get stuck, couldn't put it on safe and couldn't pull the round out without mortaring it.
Always clean new rifles because they come with thick oil designed for sitting in boxes to prevent rust. Not the best for shooting especially suppressed
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@@Osprey1994 I didn't clean my ar for 9 years and it was fine
@@Lucas-yg2hy I am sure you didn’t shoot it for 9 years either.
I never get bored in your large videos 20 minutes plus so informative
Oh dang I need that chamber cleaning tool, my fingers will be so grateful 😂
Cleaning does seem basic but also complicated too. I would have to clean my AR while watching you clean yours at the same time to make sure I do it correctly. Great video as I was looking for a video on how to clean my AR. Thank you.
I'm the same way...I typically clean while watching gun videos
@@TacticalToolbox same haha
I highly recommend a hard chromed bolt and carrier. Makes cleaning much easier. You literally can just wipe the majority of stuff off with a microfiber cloth!
True story, that and Nickel Boron
@@TacticalToolbox nickel boron is nice but I think the durability and longevity of the hard Chrome particularly as it relates to the lubricity is better. I have heard many stories that after it wears in the nickel boron starts to get tacky or at least lose its lubricity
Phosphate for life!
@@TerminalM193 yuck 😆
@@TacticalToolbox definitely Nickel Boron!
Perfect video timing for me as I just purchased my first AR-15. Your explanations and demonstration is clear and concise; you don't waste the viewers time at all. Thank you.
I'm sure i lose zero when i do this but, i remove the handguard and barrel to clean the lugs on the barrel. a polishing tip on a dremel is about my favorite way to do it.
Waaay overkill but every 300 rds its good to do
An excellent display of step by step and thoroughly describing each aspect of the weapon. Thank you
Great video and just what I needed. Thanks 👍🏻🇺🇸
Just a heads up for you. I bought shooter lube based on your recommendation. It has been 36 days and it still hasn't shown up. I have called and left multiple messages as well as tried to send them a message in Facebook. No response at all. I have to deny the charge on my credit card now.
I'm not upset at you at all, but something to keep in mind for your other viewers. Sadly there was message after message on Facebook where the same thing was happening.
Thank you for your videos though. Love your channel!
you are awesome Mr. Great job, just finished cleaning my first Ar dd4 7, thanks to you! great videos .
I agree with you wholeheartedly there's no true right way, nor is there a wrong way of gping a oit cleaning a gun. I basically go by the manual and at times I've watch different videos. I enjoy your videos and the contents are always educational, thanks 🙏
Buddy I know this is an old one, and that's not your DD, but there's one thing you might add for a future video. Installing the bolt cam pin in the same orientation for the life of the bolt will make it last a lot longer, and reduce the chance of causing issues down the road. Some companies are putting a dimple on that pin, or you can take a punch and make a dot on that little guy so you always know which way it came out, and ensure it goes back in the same way. Love that OTIS tool, I'm going to pick one up this weekend!
Really good cleaning video, especially for the new guy. Very thorough, no doubt. I'm liking that Real Avid vice block with the receiver tilt assembly.
Military guy here. For new guys is a ok cleaning that will not fail you. When I clean my rifle it need to be spotless.
Just ordered otis cleaner in 5.56 and 7.62 have ar s in both so far you have not lead me astray on tools have all the others from other videos even the mitter box bench amazon was kind enough to send 2 for price of 1 keep the luck running and thanks
Thank you for a great video on cleaning the AR. I will save this video and use it when cleaning my AR
to make sure I do the job that you do. I'm also going to try and find some of the tools that you use.
This is the video equivalent of those cooking recipe articles that tell you the author's life story before it gets to the actual recipe. 😂
Awesome video, will improve my routine a lot, thanks!
Must think you for all the content over the years has been very helpful.
Very well done and presented 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I come from the US Army infantry indoctrination: keep your rifle well cleaned and lubricated to function properly and deliver effective performance. So. My firearms are clean and wet, and they work better, flawlessly, and also take less beating from the wear and tear caused by the friction of metals. Hence, I like the way you wet your rifle with top quality oil. My platoon sargeant would've been proud of you. Good stuff!
Great video. Still havent started the tutorials but super excited to find the time to sit down so I can focus.
This was a good review. Love that triangle multi tool!
When I was in basic training, before graduation we used Gunk and then took them to the showers and rinsed them out.... The were spotless... I do not recommend doing that to a personally owned rifle.... SFC Retired
Thanks again dude
Well dang, good tip about the lead! I’ve always just washed my hands thoroughly with dish soap after shooting and/or cleaning. Oops!
As a first time AR owner (the .22 doesn’t count 😬) this video was very helpful. Thank you.
The tool shown at 9:25 is an alternative to the AR15/M16/M4 chamber brush. Based on previous experience with Otis products, I imagine it's more expensive than a chamber brush, too.
That tool doesn't do jack to the chamber. it's to clean the barrel extension.
@@FullSendPrecision - Except that it DOES do jack to the chamber...hence the name "chamber brush". Also, a proper AR15/M16/M4 chamber brush won't fit in any "barrel extension" ( I assume you mean items like compensators).
I like this format. Good video!
Your content is amazing. Thank you for your dedication to your channel. God bless.
Thank you so much Clifton
Thanks for the video!
One of the reasons I migrated to the ak platform after my service. These things suck to clean unless you are going to run shaving cream and a shower!!!! Going to the board (deployed)!!! Den5al pick sets come in real handy also!
sahweet, I got my first ar (a DD v7 pro @ a solid discount from the LGS, was going to get a pistol that actually fits my hand, but they asked if I needed a AR rifle and that DDv7 hadn't moved since they also have BCM, knights, HK, Centurions, and Suga Weasels ... got used to my glock . . . but got the AR instead to go along with the Mossberg 590 ), def diff than cleaning my 22 LR SA revolvers and lever rifles . . . i like the angles you have to show how to take apart the BCG .
Great video Thank you 🙏🏻
I use nitrile gloves always when working on my guns and D-Lead on my hands after a range trip. If you don't thoroughly get the lead off your hands you can also run the risk of having TSA swab your hands before boarding if within a couple of days of prior range time. Believe me, they'll detain you and you'll probably miss your flight.
True story, I had a gun cloth I kept in my bag and just moving that when packing was enough to trigger a warning when my bag went through so they swabbed my hands. I failed 2/3 and would have been rejected if I failed all 3. The last one I think was the explosives category.
Excellent video! Thx!!
Great video! I think I need that tool now.
Am I the only one who enjoys cleaning their weapons? It's like a car guy who keeps his modded vehicle to top spec and spotless. Why wouldn't you want something you're potentially depending your life on to be in the best condition possible?
I never really understood why people go so long between cleanings other than to test long term reliability. Don't get me wrong I don't clean the bore every time but I clean, grease and lube religiously until at least the first 1,000 rounds or so.
I guess I have a different mindset. I clean my stuff every 1000 rounds. Why would I depend my life on something needs to be clean in order to function?
It's because we have 10,000 other things going on in our lives... hope to some day have more time for it!
i clean them every time i shoot
They say, "Time flies when you're having fun." I must be having fun, because time sure seems to fly when I clean mine.
@@mezrre4630 it's the same mindset as car guys who bring their cars to the track. While they don't have to keep their cars immaculate, it usually allows them to understand how their entire system works, which parts need attention, and it possibly gives them an advantage to someone who doesn't. It's all subjective. It's just how I view my maintenance on my weapon's systems.
You could argue the guy who never thinks about racing his car and does basic preventative maintenance on a generally reliable car that never has an issue and gets 500k miles out of it with little work. Two viewpoints that aren't wrong.
The star chamber was the FIRST place a Drill Sergeant would check when inspecting a rifle. Many push-ups were doled out that way lol.
Thank you Sir
It’s been a while since your last upload. I hope everything’s fine. Thank you for your good work!
Bravo, once again, just Bravo!
Looking forward to see your thoughts on the SLW, I just picked it up as my first AR. Finally got it (almost)fully kitted out and its still lighter than the 16" counterpart. Every time I shoot I am sublimely pleased afterward. Not mad about the cost whatsoever.
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Got a dead air sierra 5 on the way. Planning on swapping out for a superlative arms bleed off adjustable gas block, liberty precision eclipse pin and weld muzzle device and rearden mfg atlas plan b mount.
Let me know if you have any input on my planned suppressor set up!
I just grabbed a ddm4v7 slw new out of the box, I love it I’m very happy everything about it is magical. My spear mcx LT is still and will always be my favorite because I can switch out bolt heads and barrel for multiple other calibers but having a dedicated 2.23 5.56 has been amazing and I’m so pleased with this one specially
I was just looking up yesterday if you had an AR cleaning video!
He was reading your mind.
Did you clean the gas tube out? I have 18 inch pipe cleaners that I can soak in Hoppes and run it down into the gas tube to clean out some of the buildup or just spend the time to clean it thoroughly.
That is very thorough cleaning very!!!
Neat all in one cleaning tool.
I just cracked mine open and throw it in the dishwasher! After which of course I spray it down with Boe Shield. Boe Shield is a penetrating lubricant that was designed by Boeing for use with aircraft and the many different alloys and metals they are constructed from. I have been doing this for 25 years now and have found it to be the best thing since sliced bread.
Oh my God I hope this is a joke. Please don't ever do that. You are contaminating your dishwasher with lead, unnecessarily removing protectants from the surfaces of internals, and you can damage/rust your gun.
Great content thank you for your videos I love them.
Thats why i love piston driven rifles
Thanks for the video.
Hi Stephen.
Awesome video next time do a gas ring retention test
I like the snake over rodes because it pulls the lead out. Not pushing it down into the bolt
My very 1st AR was an FN and it never gave me problems even after 1000 rounds. Finally cleaned it around 1,500 rounds
Take off upper, remove BCG and CH. Disassemble BCG and spray it and CH with cleaner let sit.
Take the upper outside, use gun scrubber or brake cleaner and spray out the inside of the upper and the barrel extension. You can use a blue shop towel to wipe out the inside.
Use a nylon coated dewey brush and run a couple of patches of solvent using a jag down the barrel. Chase with a clean patch then an oiled patch
Clean the BCG that's been sitting, usually just requires it to be wiped down with a shop cloth. Lube and reassemble the gun
Lead wipes on the outside of the gun
Having just watched the entire video I have to ask , what exactly is the surprising A15 cleaning step that everyone misses ?
Clearly It was only bait to catch views and you and I took the bait lol😂 oh well these guys are doing us a favor by doing cleaning overviews so thumbs up 👍
Taking apart the bolt carrier group and cleaning it obviously
Buffer tube? He forgot… that could be it😂 I usually put a little lube in there to make it a little quiet, I’ve heard some people use white grease. I’d clean that out and reapply every so often.
too many gizmos!
Was literally thinking the same thing.
I always clean the chamber Using a chamber brush and those Star chamber pads. One thing I learned about using the chamber brush is you have to spin it in and spin it out Since it's not made to pass through the barrel, 1st time I did it I just tried to push it in and pull it out and it ended up breaking.
Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Do you ever clean the gas tube?
when i was in the army, i always cleaned the part of the gas tube that mets up with the carrier key since carbon can build up quite a bit there. also i'd clean the carrier key it's self as well. not sure why he didn't mention this...
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Very good video sir thank you
Thanks!!!
For the chamber area I use a chamber brush on a cleaning rod and then put it in my dril. Quick and easy tip
Its funny that i’m seeing this now. I didn’t clean my chamber well enough before shooting this past weekend and the bolt got stuck and snapped. Screwed ip my barrel, and bcg
Fantastic
I really appreciate your videos bro, they’re very informative. I thought I knew a lot but you’ve made me much more knowledgeable. Keep up the good work!
What an awesome job
Honest question is it 13.5 P&W consider a pistol? Where from what point do you measure? Or is that Daniel defense consider a full length, because the stock I’m asking
Simple Green Pro HD (it’s purple) works great and won’t damage aluminum.
Great video… I’m sure you’ve tested one, but in case you haven’t, I have 2 CMMG ARs… the latest versions, a 2022 8” Banshee Mk4 chambered in 9mm & my 2023 Resolute Mk4, 16.1” chambered in 5.56…
My favorite ARs…❤
On the OTIS chamber cleaning tool you're supposed to use the metal star attachment first to loosen the carbon, then run the cotton piece after it.
Yeah for some reason I accidentally cut that part during the editing. Unfortunately I didn't notice it until the video was uploaded
An aluminum or brass pick is a good option instead of a steel flathead for cleaning that stubborn carbon on the bolt and firing pin. A lot of cleaning kits do actually come with one.
Great video!
Best cleaning video I have ever seen...
I have about 5k rounds of wolf on one of my ARs and never cleaned it...thanks for motivating me to do so
Awesome video buddy.
13:02 "Yeah boy! Gettin there nice and deep like!" 😂 If you can name that movie I love you!
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I've been using Lucas gun grease for lube on all my guns as well as a little of the Lucas gun oil.
You do a good job.I like your stuff.
10:07 it bugs me that i can see little brass wedged inside the chamber that i cant reach with a pick or anything :D ( and when i clean my BCG i like to use a cut up 2liter bottom and spray some of the bcg over it so it can catch some cleaner spray and make a good tub of it and let the firing pin and other small stuff from BCG to sit in)
Thanks
Nice job.
Gun Guy he can see the threads. LOL Rifling that would be a good word.
I use a fine grit glass blaster to remove any and all foiling blast down the barrel shoot a non coated lead bullet for first 3 shots to lead it and use it to make leaded gasoline
You don't use a solvent trap? It would catch all that stuff running out the barrel.
This is sarcasm.
But that is what they are for....
Have thought about using Remington dry lube for the bolt and action as opposed to "wet" methods. Have you or anyone here used it for their ar? Thanks.
I really like your channel
Our of curiosity why didn't you take the extractor off of the bolt and clean in there? Liked the video
Why didn't you clean the hole that the firing goes in also lube the firing pin..Or clean inside the gas port on the carriage bolt assembly...
You need a solvent trap! 😎
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@@TacticalToolbox Ayy Tee Eff, open up!
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I don’t think I could forget to clean the star chamber. I have nightmares about our armorer with his tiny pinky finger that can always find something.
So i have a CA compliant ar15 pistol...since its not a gas system will the carbon build up be worse?
Why is it bad to put some drops of oil onto your gas ports on the carrier? I’ve done it for years on the same rifle? Just wondering what problems it could cause as I’ve had none.
Hey Jonathan, are the fees for your courses an one-time payment, or a monthly subscription?
Very good👍👍👍
Diesel and motor oil or automatic transmission fluid is what I use that works best for me
What is the recommended torque specification for handguard screws? Has anyone noticed a difference in manufacturer recommended torque specification for handguard screws from one manufacturer to another? Thanks.