How often do you clean your Black rifle!

I intend to start them out all with Froglube then see from there, i will keep the cleaning minimalist but enough for performance... JP.
 
I clean my ar once a month whether I've been to the range or not. I've only been to the range once in the last year due to an injury. Cleaning and oiling my rifle is the only fun I have.
 
So simply what is better to use? A bore snake or a cleaning rod with a guide? I just really don't want to crew up my bore, never knew they were that "easy" to damage. Also is it a must to lube your barrel after wards? Sorry for all the noobish questions haha.
 
Brappp306 said:
So simply what is better to use? A bore snake or a cleaning rod with a guide? I just really don't want to crew up my bore, never knew they were that "easy" to damage. Also is it a must to lube your barrel after wards? Sorry for all the noobish questions haha.
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The IDEAL setup for cleaning is to use a rod-guide and a one-piece coated rod. I use that setup on my precision rifle along with Wipe-Out (the best foaming cleaner) and patches only, no brush.

For my non-precision stuff I don't use a rod, guide, but it would be better if I did. I use the same Wipe-Out and patches only. No real need to lube the bore afterwards unless it's going to be in storage for a while, but a very light coat of oil isn't going to hurt it.
 
caramel said:
I intend to start them out all with Froglube then see from there, i will keep the cleaning minimalist but enough for performance... JP.
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I have also turned to FrogLube, makes cleaning easier. I'm degreasing and doing the FrogLube as I shoot and go through my collection.

I am interested to see how it works with my new DA556. Wondering how wet the bolt will need to be since the lubricant releases as the rifle heats up, also wonder if the hot gases will burn off the faster than its ability to provide lubrication.
 
I clean my AR at the end on the competition season. That said, if we get poured on at a match, I will take the barrel off (LMT MRP) and put a light coat of oil on it to minimize rust. I use compressed air to get water out of the nooks and crannies.

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Haha sorry sometimes I get a little worked up. But yes I still have lots to learn on the AR platform. Could some one answer this question, thank. "Is there anything against using the bore snake? I do clean my bore snake every so often in the washing machine."
 
Nothing wrong with using a bore snake. I use one in all my rifles and handguns. I also use rods and patches as necessary our when I want to take my time and do a real drop cleaning.
 
Brappp306 said:
Haha sorry sometimes I get a little worked up. But yes I still have lots to learn on the AR platform. Could some one answer this question, thank. "Is there anything against using the bore snake? I do clean my bore snake every so often in the washing machine."
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When they come apart they are entertaining to get out of the bore, and they do come apart, and there is usually lots of swearing and buying of beer for weapons techs. Also feel free to drag a filthy cord repeatedly through your bore and across the crown, not my rifle, I need my rifle to keep grouping well.

FMJ will pretty much eliminate coppering of the bore as the exposed lead base leaves behind a layer that copper won't stick to. That is why powder fouling is the only issue the military concerns itself with.
 
I hate cleaning long guns, handguns aren't so bad but with long guns that's a lot of surfaces to clean...Anyone have a gun maid? I need one! lol
 
I clean my guns after every range trip. I think it's partly from my time in the military, it just bothers me knowing my gun is dirty. Plus I enjoy cleaning them so it's win win.
 
Hummm ... cleaning ... well wipe down and bore snake after each session, and a little bit of oil. Every few months when I'm bored, I'll clean a couple and eventually make my way through with a little TLC :)

If there is carbon build up or a gummy action, she's getting cleaned.
 
Lol bore guides on a black rifle hahaha "oh no my ar15 went from 2moa to 2.5 after 15k rounds because I cleaned it too much!"

Seriously though you'd have to be putting a serious amount of pressure on a brass cleaning rod to mess up a chrome lined barrel/chamber. Brass gives way every time.

Edit - decided to add (before I get jumped on to hard) of course over time anything touching the rifling will have an effect, but ever try to push a stuck bullet through a bore? Very very tight. Even a guy who cleans his rifle every 100 rounds, the bullets themselves will take care of the barrel wear for you. I've never seen (in the army, or on the Internet even) a rifle be out of service due to over cleaning

And yes you couldn't find a spec of carbon on my xcr after every range trip ;) happy shooting boys
 
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