Thread: AR15 - Cleaning regime question

If you can find it, 3-in-1 do a "tool cleaner" spray can. This is the number one best carbon remover I have ever used for cleaning ARs. Mitre 10 used to stock it but I don't think it was a big seller. I tried to buy a case of it but can't get it.
CRC Contact cleaner is the next best but poorer substitute. I bought a case of this and use it as a post barrel scrub flush to waste for the barrel and gas tube, then air blow the gas tube and oil the barrel. It's not as harsh as break cleaner.

Same process for the BCG.

Once a year I throw all my bolts into the ultrasonic cleaner, bolt actions as well.

Thanks for the great advice team.

It sounds like the perfect rifle... just shoot it and don't worry about cleaning it until it gives trouble. A bit like my Ruger 10/22.

And I need to buy some N320 powder? Is this any cleaner than the likes of 2206 or similar? And on the subject of reloading for this calibre, do people just go for standard weights and measures or do people go tweaking things to suit? I note a lack of room in the magazine so I can't see any room for altering the seating depth and I imagine there's not much point in mucking about with custom powder loads... correct? Just load 'em and shoot 'em??

I can't believe I've waited so long to build one of these, they're so much fun. And its brought out the inner-Rambo in my teenage daughter... who has been getting great results at 100m with 7 shots almost touching.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzVr7JXVxH4

Originally Posted by Dublin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzVr7JXVxH4

He wouldn't shut up but that was a good video

Originally Posted by planenutz

And I need to buy some N320 powder? Is this any cleaner than the likes of 2206 or similar?

No no no no the N320 he's talking about is PISTOL powder! However, try the CFE223, it's very nice and clean, but also goes through a thrower so much better than 2206h

Think about using ADI Benchmark 2 for a powder. Seems to burn clean.

I oil mine more than clean it
Mobil no1 synthetic

Mobil No 1 Synthetic?

Hmmm. Maybe I could use some Mobil Jet II or Mobil 254 turbine oil. Hmmmm.

Originally Posted by planenutz

Mobil No 1 Synthetic?

Hmmm. Maybe I could use some Mobil Jet II or Mobil 254 turbine oil. Hmmmm.

I use 254 and 2197 for all my semi autos ha, works mint, can usually find plenty left in the can if someone hasn't stabbed a big enough hole

That short NEA15 I sold you @R93 would of done around 2-2.5K worth of rounds when I had it with very little to no cleaning being done. Ran like a trooper.

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

That short NEA15 I sold you @R93 would of done around 2-2.5K worth of rounds when I had it with very little to no cleaning being done. Ran like a trooper.

It still does

I gave it some love the other day tho. Managed to sort the gas block and tickled up the trigger.
Cleaned everything that would fit in my sonic cleaner and she come out looking new.
The bore is in excellent condition as well.
Shot a stage with it on Sunday and she ran perfectly.


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Glad to hear - Does all right for a 12.5" SBR

Originally Posted by R93

... Shot a stage with it on Sunday and she ran perfectly...

So you were at Rhythm & Vines then, shooting hippies? Good man.

Actually the ultrasonic cleaner was what I had in mind for some of the harder items to clean out but judging by recommendations on here I won't be needing to do that more than once a year or so. Was thinking it would also be perfect for cleaning suppresors.

Originally Posted by planenutz

Actually the ultrasonic cleaner was what I had in mind for some of the harder items to .Was thinking it would also be perfect for cleaning suppresors.

Mine took an A-tec suppressor Back to bare metal. So if you do use an ultrasonic cleaner,bear my result in mind.

crc brake cleaner and wheel bearing grease, not oil, works great and cheap. oil burns off to quick