Cleaning Kit
- Thread starter MSPHUNTER
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Well here's a list of a few things I've found in all three of my cleaning kits (a Swiss kit for the .30 rifle, a USGI kit for the M-16 and my Otis).
Good bore brush (I prefer brass)
Toothbrush
Small bottle of oil/lubricant
Patches
Now here are some things I've added or "prefer".
Bore Snake (.30, and .22)
Dental Picks
Qu-Tips
When I'm done at the range, I just run a bore snake through the rifle and I've found that it speeds up cleaning when I get home. The picks and the Qu-Tips are for the more detailed work.
All said if I could only rely on "one" I would opt for the Otis. It's small, it's light, and its pretty comprehensive (though some do prefer steel rods I like a cable).
One last note. Some may add a varied assortment of allen wrenches, extractors, pins, springs, etc...Sometimes not a bad idea as you can get an assortment of "emergency repair kits" for the firearm of your choice. I know they have them for 1911's and AR's.
May also pay to get a paratool. Useful, especially if you are on the range and you firearm is officially "down". This of course assumes you know what you are doing!
Good luck,
Jon
Good bore brush (I prefer brass)
Toothbrush
Small bottle of oil/lubricant
Patches
Now here are some things I've added or "prefer".
Bore Snake (.30, and .22)
Dental Picks
Qu-Tips
When I'm done at the range, I just run a bore snake through the rifle and I've found that it speeds up cleaning when I get home. The picks and the Qu-Tips are for the more detailed work.
All said if I could only rely on "one" I would opt for the Otis. It's small, it's light, and its pretty comprehensive (though some do prefer steel rods I like a cable).
One last note. Some may add a varied assortment of allen wrenches, extractors, pins, springs, etc...Sometimes not a bad idea as you can get an assortment of "emergency repair kits" for the firearm of your choice. I know they have them for 1911's and AR's.
May also pay to get a paratool. Useful, especially if you are on the range and you firearm is officially "down". This of course assumes you know what you are doing!
Good luck,
Jon