Otis Rifle Cleaning Kits
- Thread starter Hard Ball
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.Hard Ball - I have the rifle / pistol Otis kit. I bought it so I could clean my Garand from breech to muzzle and like it so much I now use it on everything.
Garand, AR's, my revolvers, pistols... name it. I have one kit that stays in my range bag, another for here at home.
I highly recommend it.
Cliff
Garand, AR's, my revolvers, pistols... name it. I have one kit that stays in my range bag, another for here at home.
I highly recommend it.
Cliff
I like the Otis kits as well, very handy. I have the tactical model and it will clean everything, just need a small rod and chamber brushes. Still won't replace my Dewey rod and accessories for a thorough cleaning but when I'm packing light the Otis is there. Best kit of it's kind IMHO.
Brian
Brian
Mouse Gun: What aspects of the "thorough cleaning" can only be done with the rod? I'm not doubting you - it's safe to say you have more experience with this stuff than I. I'd just like to know what I'm missing. . . .
Is it that you have more flexibility wrt. brush/attachment choices with the rod? Or confidence in the attachment not tilting let you run tighter patches/attachments?
Navaho: http://www.otisgun.com is their site; but a lot of others carry it. This site has pictures of most of their products. What's confusing is that each of their kits is so multi-caliber that it's hard to hone in on one that's appropriate. I chose the Tactical, mostly for 308 rifles. . . it comes with a variety of brushes.
BTW - if you order one and want to use their patches order a stack with it - ditto on their cleaning solution.
One thing I can't figure out though is how to REALLY get 6 clean passes from their unique patch. I like the control over tightness and that works and all; but it gets pretty filthy all over after being run thru front and back, even after following directions.
Does anyone know of a jag that will attach to this rod?
Battler.
Is it that you have more flexibility wrt. brush/attachment choices with the rod? Or confidence in the attachment not tilting let you run tighter patches/attachments?
Navaho: http://www.otisgun.com is their site; but a lot of others carry it. This site has pictures of most of their products. What's confusing is that each of their kits is so multi-caliber that it's hard to hone in on one that's appropriate. I chose the Tactical, mostly for 308 rifles. . . it comes with a variety of brushes.
BTW - if you order one and want to use their patches order a stack with it - ditto on their cleaning solution.
One thing I can't figure out though is how to REALLY get 6 clean passes from their unique patch. I like the control over tightness and that works and all; but it gets pretty filthy all over after being run thru front and back, even after following directions.
Does anyone know of a jag that will attach to this rod?
Battler.
Battler: I get a better job done with the rod and wrap jag due to a tighter fitting patch that I believe follows the land and grooves better. With that in mind I believe you clean with fewer strokes than with the Otis product and the rod is easier to use IMO. When using JB(every 500 rounds)I have to use the wrap jag to get to proper contact/pressure when cleaning with it and the loop jag just wont do it for me. I think the Otis kit does a good job but I still think the rod and wrap jag does a better job. I couldn't get a tight patch for .30 cal cleaning so I've been playing around with using 1.5 " patches in multiples, instead of the multi caliber. I'm trying to remember, I would use two for .22 add another for 7mm, add two more for .30 and I could get a tight patch that way. I think I'm going to try using the Dewey jags with the Otis as well but I think I'll chamfer the shoulder were the threads are as I will be pulling in that direction. What works well for me may not work well for everybody, but I'm always open for a new way to skin that cat.
Brian
Brian
Here's my input on a few points that have been brought up. I don't use the Otis patches. I thought I was pretty intelligent 'till I tried to figure them out. 
I wrap regular patches around a Nylon brush of the proper caliber.
I agree that the Otis kit isn't suitable for JB. You really do need a rod for that back and forth polishing action. I do feel I get just as thorough cleaning with the Otis in other cases. I just let the cleaners "work" longer between strokes.
I started to use it on a revolver, but still like a short rod better for that. Just seems easier. Same rod/brush works on barrel and cylinder. Quick and easy. Scrub, scrub, scrub.
As far as it not being long enough to use on a 700 with a bore guide, I ran into that with a Mauser. I fed it in and... where in hell's the end??? I removed the bore guide. Don't need it with the Otis.
I guess It's being anal, but I've heard target shooters saying that pulling a brass brush back through the muzzle can wear the crown. I personally have never liked it when the brush or jag on a rod exits the bore and the rod and joint are free to hit the crown. One piece rod, I mean the joint where the brush or jag screws on. I feel much safer with the one way pull of the Otis.
This is obvious, but always clean from breech to muzzle. I read a post yesterday where the guy was inserting a string cleaner in the muzzle and pulling from the breech. Doh!!!
I wrap regular patches around a Nylon brush of the proper caliber.I agree that the Otis kit isn't suitable for JB. You really do need a rod for that back and forth polishing action. I do feel I get just as thorough cleaning with the Otis in other cases. I just let the cleaners "work" longer between strokes.
I started to use it on a revolver, but still like a short rod better for that. Just seems easier. Same rod/brush works on barrel and cylinder. Quick and easy. Scrub, scrub, scrub.
As far as it not being long enough to use on a 700 with a bore guide, I ran into that with a Mauser. I fed it in and... where in hell's the end??? I removed the bore guide. Don't need it with the Otis.
I guess It's being anal, but I've heard target shooters saying that pulling a brass brush back through the muzzle can wear the crown. I personally have never liked it when the brush or jag on a rod exits the bore and the rod and joint are free to hit the crown. One piece rod, I mean the joint where the brush or jag screws on. I feel much safer with the one way pull of the Otis.
This is obvious, but always clean from breech to muzzle. I read a post yesterday where the guy was inserting a string cleaner in the muzzle and pulling from the breech. Doh!!!