I like that you are just showing your evolution of learning with the AR, to show others that they're not alone. I think some people may be afraid to approach the AR because of the bad press given. Keep at it, we all learned as we went. Eventually you will be doing things with the rifle with your eyes closed, and that's the idea. I eventually came to the point where I started building my own AR rifles doing 80% lowers, and that's where I am at now. It is a very fun hobby in general. Keep doing your thing bub! I like it, and I like your attitude.
Cool video! I like to clean after every time practicing or at 500. You can pop out the front pin and it's easier to clean both receivers. I like to only brush going down the barrel the same direction the bullet goes but I don't think it matters much. I like using the rods too. And bores snakes after. Then take the BCG apart and clean the bolt tail with brash brush or scraper tools. The at 500 tap out the extractor pin and clean the whole bolt and extractor. Check the extractor plunger pin . Then scrape the inside of carrier with botech BCG bolt scraper tool. The reassemble
Never use scrapers on the bolt or the inside of the carrier..It will remove metal and change the tolerances that can effect the gas efficiency..The carbon will act like an abrasive.. The carbon on the bolt and inside the carrier hurts nothing as long as you keep it lubed.. I will soak it in carbon cleaner if I want to remove it..
I will not be critical as I understand it still a learning curve and you are still learning and have an open mind which is great, as you continue there are videos or if you have someone with real experience with AR15 BCG's (Bolt Carrier Groups) they can show you how to disassemble them for a through cleaning, to include the firing pin as it will require cleaning. Also view other videos or ask the gun store gunsmith how to totally remove the upper from the lower receiver, as complete disassembly can give you access to the chamber and barrel. Note your don't have to always separate the upper from the lower, it just makes it easy for cleaning, you can get a cleaning kit with rods and the proper brass head brush to remove carbon buildup in the barrel, first then use the patch attachment like you would on your pistol to make use it is clean, then run an oil patch to lube the barrel, or ask about a bore snake and how to use it. You are doing great just remember to have backup parts to include an extra BCG, and springs.
With much respect, you are doing it wrong..This reminds me of me when I first bought my AR15 back in the 1970's..Never clean the barrel from the muzzle if possible as it can mess up the barrel crown and destroy accuracy..Always clean from the chamber..You need to get a solid 22 caliber cleaning rod (like a Dewey) with and AR chamber brush and jag..You use the patches you were wiping the outside of the carrier with for the bore..You need some barrel solvent like Hops number 9 bore solvent (not gun oil) to soak the patches before using..Always put a clean patch in the bottle, never anything dirty or it will get contaminated..Follow up with dry patches..You need to take the carrier apart and clean the bolt, be careful not to hit the gas rings..Just use a paper towel and wipe the carrier down after rubbing the carbon off with a little solvent (not oil)..Oil the cam track in the carrier and put some oil in the exhaust ports..I find Q tips work great for cleaning inside the lower receiver around the fire control group (hammer/trigger)..There are great videos on RUclips showing this process..
Thank you, I appreciate all the help I can get. I will get some solvent and work from the chamber end. I am learning and know that others know more than me. lol.
I like that you are just showing your evolution of learning with the AR, to show others that they're not alone. I think some people may be afraid to approach the AR because of the bad press given. Keep at it, we all learned as we went. Eventually you will be doing things with the rifle with your eyes closed, and that's the idea. I eventually came to the point where I started building my own AR rifles doing 80% lowers, and that's where I am at now. It is a very fun hobby in general. Keep doing your thing bub! I like it, and I like your attitude.
Cool video! I like to clean after every time practicing or at 500. You can pop out the front pin and it's easier to clean both receivers. I like to only brush going down the barrel the same direction the bullet goes but I don't think it matters much. I like using the rods too. And bores snakes after. Then take the BCG apart and clean the bolt tail with brash brush or scraper tools. The at 500 tap out the extractor pin and clean the whole bolt and extractor. Check the extractor plunger pin . Then scrape the inside of carrier with botech BCG bolt scraper tool. The reassemble
Never use scrapers on the bolt or the inside of the carrier..It will remove metal and change the tolerances that can effect the gas efficiency..The carbon will act like an abrasive.. The carbon on the bolt and inside the carrier hurts nothing as long as you keep it lubed.. I will soak it in carbon cleaner if I want to remove it..
Thank you. I will do that during the next cleaning.
I have a radical 47 upper and it's nice!!! Runs flawless there a good company
I think so too. Thank you for watching.
I will not be critical as I understand it still a learning curve and you are still learning and have an open mind which is great, as you continue there are videos or if you have someone with real experience with AR15 BCG's (Bolt Carrier Groups) they can show you how to disassemble them for a through cleaning, to include the firing pin as it will require cleaning. Also view other videos or ask the gun store gunsmith how to totally remove the upper from the lower receiver, as complete disassembly can give you access to the chamber and barrel. Note your don't have to always separate the upper from the lower, it just makes it easy for cleaning, you can get a cleaning kit with rods and the proper brass head brush to remove carbon buildup in the barrel, first then use the patch attachment like you would on your pistol to make use it is clean, then run an oil patch to lube the barrel, or ask about a bore snake and how to use it. You are doing great just remember to have backup parts to include an extra BCG, and springs.
Thank you. All help is appreciated, I will get some.
With much respect, you are doing it wrong..This reminds me of me when I first bought my AR15 back in the 1970's..Never clean the barrel from the muzzle if possible as it can mess up the barrel crown and destroy accuracy..Always clean from the chamber..You need to get a solid 22 caliber cleaning rod (like a Dewey) with and AR chamber brush and jag..You use the patches you were wiping the outside of the carrier with for the bore..You need some barrel solvent like Hops number 9 bore solvent (not gun oil) to soak the patches before using..Always put a clean patch in the bottle, never anything dirty or it will get contaminated..Follow up with dry patches..You need to take the carrier apart and clean the bolt, be careful not to hit the gas rings..Just use a paper towel and wipe the carrier down after rubbing the carbon off with a little solvent (not oil)..Oil the cam track in the carrier and put some oil in the exhaust ports..I find Q tips work great for cleaning inside the lower receiver around the fire control group (hammer/trigger)..There are great videos on RUclips showing this process..
Thank you, I appreciate all the help I can get. I will get some solvent and work from the chamber end. I am learning and know that others know more than me. lol.