I am a Dutch shooter, owning a Colt Sporter H-bar and never dared to take it apart. Watching this video i learned how to take the boltcarrier apart and put it back together again. Thanks a lot!
The close-ups during the breakdown of the BCG are so helpful in this video, lots of others just mention what they’re doing but the camera doesn’t zoom in.
This is an excellent video Ray! I was a unit armorer my first 3 yrs in the Infantry and I loved showing all of the guys in my unit how to maintain everything from the M2 heavy barrel machine gun to the M1911A1 pistol. The only time the fellas in my unit didn’t like me was when I inspected their weapons on return from the range or training exercises and sent them back to clean it better. It was so awesome to go out and have everyone shoot good and not have major issues with their weapon. If they did have malfunctions I usually had it remedied right away or fixed it when we got back in garrison. So I really liked your video and your explanation for the reasons of why it is important to do the things involved to maintain your weapon properly.
Great job! Good recommendations on products too. It was good for me after I started building and shooting semi-auto sporting rifles again. Been 50 years since I carried an M-16 in the Marine Corps. Great to send to anyone you are introducing or even reintroducing to AR-Ownership.
This is well made video. From explanation to camera angles and view points of what's being done. And he is doing it on a DDM4V7 Tornado Grey, I love mine so much!
I would say one of the most comprehensive AR cleaning vids on YT. Clear, precise and fully explains all the proper procedures. I even learned a couple new tricks. Subbed. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Thank you so much again. I'm happy to report that I started my first cleaning today. I got all of the great cleaning tools from J. Dewey. They are top notch tools. I went with your CU2. Everything worked great except I almost had a heart attack. I had read a horror story on a forum about a guy that got his cotton patch stuck in his barrel and basically had to hammer it out with his rod. He damaged the barrel. I thought, great, that will be my luck because I wasn't really sure what patches would be correct. I bought all square Pro-Shot patches but Dewey sent some round ones so I used them first. As soon as it hit the barrel, it stuck. I pulled the jab out and the cotton was still in the barrel. Then I just pushed the jag back in a put a little more pressure on it and it went right through with a little elbow grease. Everything from that point was routine. It took quite a few patches to get all of the copper out and I'm still not sure it is spotless but good enough for right now. Tomorrow I will tackle the rest. Thanks again for a great video.
It never hurts me to see another well-made firearm (AR, bolt action, etc,) cleaning video and especially from a man who uses one in competition. No matter how many times I may have seen someone else's video covering the same subject, your's ends up being the best and most enjoyable. Thanks Ray.
From Sweden here and will probably never own a gun. Tried a few different guns at a range when I visited the US, but that's as far as my experience with firearms goes. Still enjoyed this video, and several of your other ones. Your content, quality and presentation is fantastic. Awesome work!
@@khann844 I dunno, Sweden has a lot of gun owners, like the people in the states who rely on their neighbors in crisis instead of having a gun, the swedes can probably rely more on their neighbors than we can.
As a new AR owner I sincerely appreciate this video. I enjoyed this clear, concise, and easy to follow video that most posters muck-up. I need to make up a shopping list though!
@marksini3598 took the words right out of my mouth. I'm a first time gun owner at 70 years old and I wish I would have seen this video first. I bought a Hoppe's cheap cleaning kit and it didn't have a lot of the stuff I wanted to clean my AR. Now I know what to buy. I also bought a couple of bore snakes but I am returning those. Now, hopefully you have a video on cleaning a 9mm pistol because I bought one of those to compliment my AR-15. I appreciate your detail and I really like the magazine jig you use to hold the rifle in the vise. I cleaned mine thoroughly yesterday for the first time but I still need to clean the barrel. It was pretty awkward. I was so excited, I wrote this half way through the video. Hopefully you also show how to lube it and if I need a chamber brush. THANK YOU!
Well done....everything one needs to know and nothing we don't. Clean your guns like this and when you need them to perform at the range,in competition or ANY other time...they will. Great video!!
Watching 3 years later (according to youtube date) and appreciating the hell out of this. I'm former military and learned a new trick or two from this. Thank you!
I watched this video over a year when I bought my AR 15. Unfortunately, I suffered a shoulder injury and needed shoulder replacement. I finally got the opportunity to use the AR 15 yesterday. I remembered this video from last year and found it again. An extremely well done video that I followed to do my cleaning. It took me a few hours but well worth it as I learned more about the gun and a great way to clean it!
First time I’ve watched your videos and I needed this info in a bad way. I’ve had a few AR’s but have always sold them not knowing much about them. Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I’m definitely subscribing and sharing your video to my friends.
Outstanding content for any AR 15 owner. I perform almost the same identical cleaning tasks. My exception is the I use Birtchwood Casey Lead Remover cloth to to clean the bolt tail and remove the carbon build up. I have not been cleaning off the copper, but will incorporate it into my cleaning routine. I always walk away smarter after watching your videos.
After struggling with other tutorials, you had the most straightforward and easy to understand tutorial for my first time cleaning. Love the video and will be watching more of yours to come!
I must say that this video is very informative especially to those who have never done it I have been a .22LR bench shooter for many years all to familiar with that process. Recently purchased my first AR-15 and didn't know where to look for the take down of the rifle I'm certainly satisfied with the video on the how to's thank you for your time in bringing it to me I certainly do appreciate it
Holy cow! Shout out to your cameraman. I thought this was tripod mounted or steady-cammed until I saw your buddy holding the cellphone in the reflection. Now THAT is a good example of natural point of aim!
I love how thorough you are with the cleaning process you use and it also being under 20 minutes... way too many videos are short and only cover the bare minimum that you can pretty much guess to be standard (ie: oiling the rails) or the video is waaayyyyy too long and convoluted. I actually downloaded this to have a backup and to make sure it's mirrored offline.
Greetings, this is the best AR cleaning video! Thank you for taking your time and showing us your way on cleaning your own AR. It has been a very educated video on disassembly and assembly the internal parts before and after cleaning. Thank you very much!
Before I commented. I read other statements. I agree, your demonstration, explaining, and visualizing helped me throughly clean my M4. And it bench checked out perfectly! Thank you!
Darn, I spent 20 min watching how to clean an AR, and that is something I have never seen and not even allowed over here, but one can always learn regardless and that is what one does watching and getting info from you - thx for sharing :)
BrianOnTheGo Eah, he was pretty clear this was his way. Leaving a thin coat of corrosive solvent without being neutralized all over everything and putting oil in the exhaust ports are where I differ.
Met this guy at the range, he helped me zero a red dot. Nicest got you'll meet. Stopped what he was doing while making one of his videos to help to clueless newcomers🤣. I use this video every time I clean my rifle
Great video..I was outting a drop of oil in the gas ports on BCG until Larry Potterfield of Midway said to NEVER put oil in it....It just made no sense to me for piston rings to run dry.I agree with your method just like an engine..Rings need a little lubrication.
If they _were_ actually piston rings, you'd have a point - they're not. Putting oil in those vents just gets blown out and carboned up worse adding to your cleaning job. See Brownell's Smyth Busters episode with Caleb Savage for details.
thank's for the very informative video man .... I've been using bolt action's my whole life for deer hunting and just recently decided to buy a ar 15 223 for hunting deer... your cleaning video is very informative for me cause this is my 1st ar I've ever owned ... thank's and keep up the good work .
Good info..Just purchased my first AR and was really puzzled on how to clean it.Now I see your video and see that I have to purchase another cleaning kit..All good..Thanks for shooting this video 👍🏾
A well descript video on maintenance... Wish everybody did this good of a job. Great work!! a lot of videos out there just running through to get exposure but this guy gets to the details which is much needed 👍😎
Yeah I agree. I have tried every brand of oil and grease you can imagine. I have came to the conclusion that Lucas Extreme products are really good products. I really like their grease too. I like Slip 2000 oil as well.
Great video, loved it. Specially that squeaky sound. I was scared when I heard that sound for the first time cleaning my ar15 barrel. But now I know it's ok.
Keep the instructional videos coming Sir. My leaf blower just refuses to blow the carbon off. For some strange reason, you look trustworthy. Besides my AR is past due cleaning and I ran across this and it must be a good omen!!! Thanks.
Also, I was relieved when I saw you use the razor knife to scrape the carbon off of the bolt. I noticed the build up but didn't know what to use. I grabbed the only thing I could think of which was a nail with teeth on the shank and used them to scrape. I still wasn't able to get it all and I was more concerned that I was scratching it and had no idea if that would affect its operation.
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Just got my first AR. Watched 4 million vids. Wish this was first, I would have been done. Thank you for a great instruction.
Congrats on the AR! I appreciate you watching the channel. 👍🏼
This is my second video just got mine very thankful
Bruh!! I am getting mine tomorrow 🔥🔥 and guess what?? 🤣🤣🤣 this is my first video 😎😎🤣🤣
Are you concerned it may be prohibited to possess soon?
I just got my first one to I was scared that that crazy lady was going to win the election thank God she didn't
As a newcomer to ARs , this is the video to watch. 100% THANK YOU, especially with the bolt assembly!!!!
My pleasure Dwayne and thanks for watching.
@@XRING what size and length Tipton rod are you using for 223556?
Are you concerned about the ban passing? I'm surprised how quiet everyone is and has been despite it being on our doorstep.
Best, most thorough, straightforward AR-cleaning video I've seen yet. Very well done.
I am a Dutch shooter, owning a Colt Sporter H-bar and never dared to take it apart. Watching this video i learned how to take the boltcarrier apart and put it back together again. Thanks a lot!
My pleasure and thanks for watching!
Best, most straightforward AR cleaning video I’ve seen to date. Thanks. 👍🏻
Thanks John !
Been messing with and shooting guns for well over 40 years, hands down best video I've ever watched on AR cleaning. Great Job!
The close-ups during the breakdown of the BCG are so helpful in this video, lots of others just mention what they’re doing but the camera doesn’t zoom in.
This is an excellent video Ray! I was a unit armorer my first 3 yrs in the Infantry and I loved showing all of the guys in my unit how to maintain everything from the M2 heavy barrel machine gun to the M1911A1 pistol. The only time the fellas in my unit didn’t like me was when I inspected their weapons on return from the range or training exercises and sent them back to clean it better. It was so awesome to go out and have everyone shoot good and not have major issues with their weapon. If they did have malfunctions I usually had it remedied right away or fixed it when we got back in garrison. So I really liked your video and your explanation for the reasons of why it is important to do the things involved to maintain your weapon properly.
Thank you Winn and thanks for your service! 👍🏼
Great job! Good recommendations on products too. It was good for me after I started building and shooting semi-auto sporting rifles again. Been 50 years since I carried an M-16 in the Marine Corps. Great to send to anyone you are introducing or even reintroducing to AR-Ownership.
I’ve watched many AR15 cleaning videos. This is one of the best!
this is the "how to clean your AR" period video.
This is well made video. From explanation to camera angles and view points of what's being done. And he is doing it on a DDM4V7 Tornado Grey, I love mine so much!
Good info and filmed so we can see everything! So many others share great information but fail to clearly show what they are doing.👍
I would say one of the most comprehensive AR cleaning vids on YT. Clear, precise and fully explains all the proper procedures. I even learned a couple new tricks. Subbed. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Thank you so much again. I'm happy to report that I started my first cleaning today. I got all of the great cleaning tools from J. Dewey. They are top notch tools. I went with your CU2. Everything worked great except I almost had a heart attack. I had read a horror story on a forum about a guy that got his cotton patch stuck in his barrel and basically had to hammer it out with his rod. He damaged the barrel. I thought, great, that will be my luck because I wasn't really sure what patches would be correct. I bought all square Pro-Shot patches but Dewey sent some round ones so I used them first. As soon as it hit the barrel, it stuck. I pulled the jab out and the cotton was still in the barrel. Then I just pushed the jag back in a put a little more pressure on it and it went right through with a little elbow grease. Everything from that point was routine. It took quite a few patches to get all of the copper out and I'm still not sure it is spotless but good enough for right now. Tomorrow I will tackle the rest. Thanks again for a great video.
It never hurts me to see another well-made firearm (AR, bolt action, etc,) cleaning video and especially from a man who uses one in competition. No matter how many times I may have seen someone else's video covering the same subject, your's ends up being the best and most enjoyable. Thanks Ray.
From Sweden here and will probably never own a gun. Tried a few different guns at a range when I visited the US, but that's as far as my experience with firearms goes. Still enjoyed this video, and several of your other ones. Your content, quality and presentation is fantastic. Awesome work!
It shock's me when people have this kind of false sense of security
@@khann844 Could you elaborate?
@@khann844 lol ok we’ll see how you do when life comes & bites you in your ass & you’re defenseless
@@khann844 I dunno, Sweden has a lot of gun owners, like the people in the states who rely on their neighbors in crisis instead of having a gun, the swedes can probably rely more on their neighbors than we can.
@@daltongarrett7117 as reinsuring as that sounds I’d rather be a armed citizen as opposed to unarmed victim relying on my neighbor
Very easy to follow and detailed instruction. This will be a “ favorite” as it is a trustworthy tutorial. Thank you!
As a new AR owner I sincerely appreciate this video. I enjoyed this clear, concise, and easy to follow video that most posters muck-up. I need to make up a shopping list though!
@marksini3598 took the words right out of my mouth. I'm a first time gun owner at 70 years old and I wish I would have seen this video first. I bought a Hoppe's cheap cleaning kit and it didn't have a lot of the stuff I wanted to clean my AR. Now I know what to buy. I also bought a couple of bore snakes but I am returning those. Now, hopefully you have a video on cleaning a 9mm pistol because I bought one of those to compliment my AR-15. I appreciate your detail and I really like the magazine jig you use to hold the rifle in the vise. I cleaned mine thoroughly yesterday for the first time but I still need to clean the barrel. It was pretty awkward. I was so excited, I wrote this half way through the video. Hopefully you also show how to lube it and if I need a chamber brush. THANK YOU!
My pleasure, sir and thank you for watching the channel.
One of the BEST videos on cleaning the AR-15!! Simple to the point. Great.
Well done....everything one needs to know and nothing we don't. Clean your guns like this and when you need them to perform at the range,in competition or ANY other time...they will. Great video!!
Watching 3 years later (according to youtube date) and appreciating the hell out of this. I'm former military and learned a new trick or two from this. Thank you!
I appreciate it and thanks for watching
I watched this video over a year when I bought my AR 15. Unfortunately, I suffered a shoulder injury and needed shoulder replacement. I finally got the opportunity to use the AR 15 yesterday. I remembered this video from last year and found it again. An extremely well done video that I followed to do my cleaning. It took me a few hours but well worth it as I learned more about the gun and a great way to clean it!
First time I’ve watched your videos and I needed this info in a bad way. I’ve had a few AR’s but have always sold them not knowing much about them. Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I’m definitely subscribing and sharing your video to my friends.
The best video on AR cleaning so far on RUclips. Thank you
This covered everything I wanted to know.and the process you follow is outstanding.
This is by far the best cleaning video on an AR!
I love your attention to detail and the fact that the camera man zooms in nice and close. Great work Thanks!
Outstanding content for any AR 15 owner. I perform almost the same identical cleaning tasks. My exception is the I use Birtchwood Casey Lead Remover cloth to to clean the bolt tail and remove the carbon build up. I have not been cleaning off the copper, but will incorporate it into my cleaning routine. I always walk away smarter after watching your videos.
You will rarely ever need too. He uses proof research barrels for competition shooting so he shoots a lot.
After struggling with other tutorials, you had the most straightforward and easy to understand tutorial for my first time cleaning. Love the video and will be watching more of yours to come!
Same just picked up my 1st AR and luckily I found yours as the 2nd video I ran across. Great instruction from start to finish. I appreciate you sir
I appreciate you watching! Have a great week.
I must say that this video is very informative especially to those who have never done it I have been a .22LR bench shooter for many years all to familiar with that process. Recently purchased my first AR-15 and didn't know where to look for the take down of the rifle I'm certainly satisfied with the video on the how to's thank you for your time in bringing it to me I certainly do appreciate it
Absolutely the best AR rifle cleaning video out there 💯👍
Holy cow! Shout out to your cameraman. I thought this was tripod mounted or steady-cammed until I saw your buddy holding the cellphone in the reflection. Now THAT is a good example of natural point of aim!
Text book, plain and simple ... fantastic job as always Ray. Thanks for sharing😉👊🇺🇸👍
Thanks JerrBear!
Loved this, learned some new things like that scope is half the price of my used mini-van, but seriously a great cleaning video
Probably the best vid I’ve seen on this subject in all my years. Well done sir.
Thank you, my first time coming up. Best class I've seen.
I'm a new AR owner and just found your video.. WOW. I'm glad I did.. I really learned how to break down and clean my AR.. thanks soo much...
Glad to help! Thanks for watching
@@XRING I'm trying to find that device you put into your vice.. what is it exactly and where can I find one??
Very well done, my friend. Love the step by steps, and the close up of parts removal and replacement. BIG thumbs up!
I am new to the platform and have watched a bunch of cleaning videos. This is by far the best one. Thanks so much for making this.
You're right...most of these assholes on here do not know what the fuck! They are doing..it's scary
I love how thorough you are with the cleaning process you use and it also being under 20 minutes... way too many videos are short and only cover the bare minimum that you can pretty much guess to be standard (ie: oiling the rails) or the video is waaayyyyy too long and convoluted. I actually downloaded this to have a backup and to make sure it's mirrored offline.
Glad it was helpful and thank you for watching the channel.
@@XRING it was, thank you I immediately subscribed right after.
Greetings, this is the best AR cleaning video! Thank you for taking your time and showing us your way on cleaning your own AR. It has been a very educated video on disassembly and assembly the internal parts before and after cleaning. Thank you very much!
Best AR cleaning video I've seen yet!
Great info for new Stoner rifle owners. Always a fantastic source of information on firearms & shooting.👍🏽
Great video! Straight to the point with clear info. Much appreciated!
Before I commented. I read other statements. I agree, your demonstration, explaining, and visualizing helped me throughly clean my M4. And it bench checked out perfectly! Thank you!
Darn, I spent 20 min watching how to clean an AR, and that is something I have never seen and not even allowed over here, but one can always learn regardless and that is what one does watching and getting info from you - thx for sharing :)
Excellent video and it makes the process very simple. Thanks for a GREAT video !!!
Ray, I always enjoy the tips and tricks videos.
Now I know everything I've been doing wrong cleaning my AR....Everything. Thanks so much for teaching the correct way.
BrianOnTheGo Eah, he was pretty clear this was his way. Leaving a thin coat of corrosive solvent without being neutralized all over everything and putting oil in the exhaust ports are where I differ.
Met this guy at the range, he helped me zero a red dot. Nicest got you'll meet. Stopped what he was doing while making one of his videos to help to clueless newcomers🤣. I use this video every time I clean my rifle
Thank you Jim. I appreciate the kind words and I appreciate you watching the channel. 👍🏼
Your portion on BCG cleaning was VERY useful. Thank you. I wasted a LOT of oil misunderstanding how to run my rifle WET
Thanks for keeping me company while I clean my bits and parts.
So, apparently I've been way over lubing my guns.
Glad I found this video.
Thanks
Great video..I was outting a drop of oil in the gas ports on BCG until Larry Potterfield of Midway said to NEVER put oil in it....It just made no sense to me for piston rings to run dry.I agree with your method just like an engine..Rings need a little lubrication.
If they _were_ actually piston rings, you'd have a point - they're not. Putting oil in those vents just gets blown out and carboned up worse adding to your cleaning job. See Brownell's Smyth Busters episode with Caleb Savage for details.
I love watching someone else clean guns. I watched this a second time to take notes.
Excellent video sir. Best I’ve seen. You’re a great teacher! Well presented
Quick and thorough cleaning. Thank you!
Best AR cleaning video on RUclips. Nice work!!!
This is the way a “how to” video is done! Very informative, great demonstration, and explanation. Thanks and subscriber gained. 👊
Thanks for making my OCD a little calmer.
Got my first AR a while ago, really informal video. Thankyou.
thank's for the very informative video man .... I've been using bolt action's my whole life for deer hunting and just recently decided to buy a ar 15 223 for hunting deer... your cleaning video is very informative for me cause this is my 1st ar I've ever owned ... thank's and keep up the good work .
Good info..Just purchased my first AR and was really puzzled on how to clean it.Now I see your video and see that I have to purchase another cleaning kit..All good..Thanks for shooting this video 👍🏾
Best cleaning video I've seen so far. Thanks.
Great video, I learn a better way (oftentimes much better) of doing it every time you cover a topic. Thanks Ray!
This is the best video I have seen yet. You really exceed that of other videos. Well done sir!
Excellent video - easy to follow narration and good clear visuals!
Great video. Thanks for taking the time and the great close ups of the process and the detailed explanations.
A well descript video on maintenance... Wish everybody did this good of a job. Great work!!
a lot of videos out there just running through to get exposure but this guy gets to the details which is much needed 👍😎
You are a wealth of knowledge good sir, thank you very much. I have no military exp or anything so its so nice to see someone break it down easily
I picked up a few pointers but for the most part I have been doing the same process. Nice informative video.👍
Great video and very thorough explanation on what and how to do it and what not to do. Greatly appreciated.
Great video! Super set-up!
Awesome video! Very informational was exactly what I was looking for! A lot more confident now! Thank you 💪
Super professional job. The real way to do a cleaning. Thanks.
A very nice presentation, great job doing it in one go.
Best one of these I’ve seen. Thank you.
You hit it out the park. 👌👏👊🏿
Best cleaning video I have seen !
Strangely satisfying viewing. Great looking gun.
I'm also a big fan of Lucas Extreme Duty Gun Oil. High viscosity, high anti-wear properties, and it stays put
Yeah I agree. I have tried every brand of oil and grease you can imagine. I have came to the conclusion that Lucas Extreme products are really good products. I really like their grease too. I like Slip 2000 oil as well.
Same here. I used several brands and Lucas is my favorite.
Even knowing how to do all of this, these videos feed my addiction. I cannot turn it off. Great video.
Great video, loved it. Specially that squeaky sound. I was scared when I heard that sound for the first time cleaning my ar15 barrel. But now I know it's ok.
Best AR Cleaning video ever for sure!
Ever since you posted the first video on this I follow this process 100% and my rifles always run and my life is much less stressful!
Keep the instructional videos coming Sir. My leaf blower just refuses to blow the carbon off. For some strange reason, you look trustworthy. Besides my AR is past due cleaning and I ran across this and it must be a good omen!!! Thanks.
I just found your site, and I'm glad I did.. I appreciate the content.. God bless you, and your family.. Matt, KY.
Top notch video. This should be the standard for proper cleaning/maintaining.
Thank you Jose.
Buddy. Definitely one of the best I’ve seen.
Best cleaning AR-15 rifle ever on RUclips! 👍
Great video. Thanks for sharing your method of cleaning the AR rifle. Have a great week sir.
You too sir! Thank you again.
No Fluff. LOVE IT! Thanks for a great video! God Bless!
Also, I was relieved when I saw you use the razor knife to scrape the carbon off of the bolt. I noticed the build up but didn't know what to use. I grabbed the only thing I could think of which was a nail with teeth on the shank and used them to scrape. I still wasn't able to get it all and I was more concerned that I was scratching it and had no idea if that would affect its operation.
Thanks for this, I appreciated the concise nature of the process.
Thanks for making such an informative and easy to understand video. I really appreciate it! TC
Short, direct and no b.s. Perfect!
Just subscribed - you've got a really nice format and delivery, and your content is spot on. Nice video.
Thank you Patrick!
Well done! Thanks for sharing!