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Cleaning Procedure for the AR (28 FAQs)

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	What is the best cleaning procedure for the AR? - and how often?
	What parts break most often on the AR15? - and why?
	Should I worry about cleaning out the gas tube and port on my AR15?
	What kind of bore brush do I use to clean the chrome lined barrel of my Bushmaster M4? What material does it need to be to not hurt the chrome lined barrel?
	I have been using Sweet's 7.62 solvent with good luck in many of my rifles.
	I was checking the cartridge feeding on my AR recently by chambering rounds by hand, and I noticed afterwards that the primers on the cases were slightly marked by the firing pin (very slightly and every bullet). I assume the firing pin should not protrud
	After I've cleaned my rifle, how do I keep my new Bushmaster's finish looking new?
	An earlier FAQ suggested Birchwood Super Black touch up pen for scratches. Specifically for the M4-type A3 carbine receiver, picatinney rail, etc. should I use aluminum or flat black? Thanks.
	I just finished cleaning my rifle and now I have blotches on the receivers.
	What is the best lubricant for my M-4carbon 15. Also I live in a high heat area, should I take precautions when leaving it in an auto.

Recently Added FAQs To This Topic

	An earlier FAQ suggested Birchwood Super Black touch up pen for scratches. Specifically for the M4-type A3 carbine receiver, picatinney rail, etc. should I use aluminum or flat black? Thanks.
	when cleaning my AR-15,i usually use 2 different cleaners for my barrel.one is "kleen bore copper cutter",and the other is "otis 085 ultra bore CLP".do i need to use 2 different cleaners,or is the "CLP" enough to do the job right?i'm not sure if a "CLP" will remove copper.thank you for your help.
	I ordered the heavy barrel 1in8 twist which is not chrome lined. What is the break in and cleaning procedure for that?
	Just purchased a xm15 and would like to know how extensively I need to clean it before firing it for the first time.
	I saw your article for the break-in procedure for the barrel , about 200 rds was stated , is there a procedure though? like shoot 5 rds let cool for 5 mins , shoot another 5 rds..i'm sorry i'am a little confused....i also don't feel like filling out another one of these what cleaning kit do you reccommend , how about a bore guide?
	Cannot take apart Bushmaster 5 rnd. magazine..Identifying marks: ' 5 03 ', black plastic floor plate w/bushmaster snake emblem, mag has a round large pin going from side to side located about 1/2 inch up from the bottom-this has movement but cannot remove, there is a small pin hole in plastic floor plate, have tried pushing punch into the hole and pressing, pushing, etc. but nothing want s to come apart...the mag color is OD with a gree plasic follower and the black plastic floor plate. How do I take a part?
	In FAQ #23 it states that the barrel does not need to be cleaned until after 100-200 rounds. I have read articles that said barrel to be cleaned every 5 rounds up to 100, then every 10 rounds between 100 and 200 rounds, then every 25 rounds for next 200 rounds; then breakin is complete. I have a Bushmaster Dissapator AR-15 and would love to be able to skip all that cleaning! Just wanted to make sure I understood the FAQ correctly? I have only fired 10 rounds so far with two cleanings. Please comment. Thanks.
	I just got my M4A3 from my gun dealer on the 1st of Oct. Shot off about 300 rounds today. Am going to clean it tomorrow. A friend told me to use carb cleaner to help with the carbon build up. This does not sound right to me. But this being my first AR and it looks like it is gonna be a bitch to get all the little groves and such. Or do I do it the old fashion way. I really do not want to do anything that will mess up my AR. Cause it is the most fun I have had in a long time shooting a rifle. You guys do put a hell of a weapon together. Thank you....
	I cleaned the new M-4 type A3 after first use and was not able to pull the bore brush (brand new from an M16 cleaning kit) thru the bore. Even after moistening the barrel with a patch, the brush would go in about an inch and stop. I had to apply force to push it back out. Tried several times. Am I not pulling hard enough? (I am pulling very hard and am using the correct brush) Try a new brush? Something else? Also is it necessary to use the bore brush after every use?
	I need a manual for the 6.8mm SPC rifle. Also would like to see a video of breakdown.