Can anyone recommend a good how to on break down, clean, lube and reassembling of an AR15?

PabloX · 04-22-2008, 07:11 PM

Also, any recommendations on cleaning tools for one?

snoogins · 04-22-2008, 07:41 PM

Pop rear take-down pin...
Pull charging handle to the rear, bringing bolt carrier with it...
Remove bolt carrier...
Pop cotter pin from the bolt carrier, dropping the firing through the back of the carrier...
Push bolt rearward and remove cam pin...
Pull bolt from the front of the carrier...
Wipe down all parts that have carbon on them and lubricate them with the gun oil of your choice...
Reassemble in reverse order paying close attention that the gas rings on the back of the bolt are NOT lined up...

For cleaning the bore you'll need a good bore guide, available from any internet catalog that sells AR parts, and a coated steel or carbon fiber cleaning rod. You'll also need appropriately sized jags, cleaning patches and a can of Wipe Out faoming bore cleaner...
Follow the direction on the Wipe Out can, insert the charging handle and reassembled bolt carrier into the upper. Close the upper and push the rear take-down pin back through to secure the upper to the lower...

You're done. It should take you all of 20 minutes, if that long.

A video of the process, with a cute chick...

green_vaccine · 04-22-2008, 09:53 PM

buy the mil-spec cleaning kit, or at least one that comes with a bore brush.

look here for detailed instruction

green_vaccine · 04-22-2008, 09:55 PM

a_o_smith · 04-22-2008, 10:42 PM

whenever i start cleaning a gun the image of the exploded barrel they had hanging at the range of my summer camp pops into my mind... no really that related to cleaning but it keeps me motivated

CC Rider · 04-23-2008, 03:56 AM

I was given one of these Otis cleaning systems as a gift. It came with a CD showing how to use the tools to clean from breach to muzzle. I think it's a pretty good system.

Otis catalog

alms_TT_ny · 04-23-2008, 04:54 AM

it cuts away all the built up gunk deep inside where it's otherwise difficult to clean. Can't remember where I bought it.

snoogins · 04-23-2008, 06:19 AM

PabloX · 04-23-2008, 07:19 AM

green_vaccine · 04-23-2008, 09:17 AM

04-22-2008, 07:41 PM	#2
snoogins AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 13,987	From memory... Pop rear take-down pin... Pull charging handle to the rear, bringing bolt carrier with it... Remove bolt carrier... Pop cotter pin from the bolt carrier, dropping the firing through the back of the carrier... Push bolt rearward and remove cam pin... Pull bolt from the front of the carrier... Wipe down all parts that have carbon on them and lubricate them with the gun oil of your choice... Reassemble in reverse order paying close attention that the gas rings on the back of the bolt are NOT lined up... For cleaning the bore you'll need a good bore guide, available from any internet catalog that sells AR parts, and a coated steel or carbon fiber cleaning rod. You'll also need appropriately sized jags, cleaning patches and a can of Wipe Out faoming bore cleaner... Follow the direction on the Wipe Out can, insert the charging handle and reassembled bolt carrier into the upper. Close the upper and push the rear take-down pin back through to secure the upper to the lower... You're done. It should take you all of 20 minutes, if that long. A video of the process, with a cute chick... __________________

04-22-2008, 09:53 PM	#3
green_vaccine AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 3,039	AR15.com has a whole forum about cleaning and maint... buy the mil-spec cleaning kit, or at least one that comes with a bore brush. look here for detailed instruction __________________ "I hate to advocate drugs or liquor, violence, insanity to anyone... but in my case it's worked."

04-22-2008, 09:55 PM	#4
green_vaccine AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 3,039	Takes me about 45-60 mins but I'm really OCD about it __________________ "I hate to advocate drugs or liquor, violence, insanity to anyone... but in my case it's worked."

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a_o_smith AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,144	you're better off being ocd with firearms... whenever i start cleaning a gun the image of the exploded barrel they had hanging at the range of my summer camp pops into my mind... no really that related to cleaning but it keeps me motivated __________________ Present: 2001 TT 225hp TQM, Valentine One, K40 laser diffuser, and an L7 in the trunk 2008 CBR600RR, Graffiti, integrated tail, F/E, PCIII & exhaust on the way Past: 2001 ming 2.8 >>[?] means i have no idea what im talking about >>My tech articles: tip recode for everyone, dissable running lights, O2 sensor replacement, Lemmiwinks explanation, TT sub install >Questions on theses? email me: aosmith@gmail >>pic poster >>>Manual Tranny Tips, TT Front Plate Removal >>>>Linkedin

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CC Rider AudiWorld Super User 2009 Volkswagen Passat Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 18,505	Otis I was given one of these Otis cleaning systems as a gift. It came with a CD showing how to use the tools to clean from breach to muzzle. I think it's a pretty good system. Otis catalog __________________ 2009 VW CC

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04-23-2008, 04:54 AM	#7
alms_TT_ny AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,439	I have a "reamer" that cleans the inside of the bolt carrier it cuts away all the built up gunk deep inside where it's otherwise difficult to clean. Can't remember where I bought it.

04-23-2008, 06:19 AM	#8
snoogins AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 13,987	That's VERY ocd. I didn't even take that long to clean my match rifle. __________________

04-23-2008, 07:19 AM	#9
PabloX AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 24,119	perfect, thanks.

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green_vaccine AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 3,039	Troof. Takes me about 45 minutes to clean my 1911 as well __________________ "I hate to advocate drugs or liquor, violence, insanity to anyone... but in my case it's worked."

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