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Does anyone have a favorite cleaning rack for an AR15 clone? Just bought a rifle. Any accessories that will make the process easier? Thanks in advance! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | ||
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I use my old Decker cleaning vise with a homemade support for center support of the broke open gun.....the SINCLAIR cleaning link holds the gun open and works well for me...hth..good luck and good shooting! bigdaddytacp | |||
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Rusty, this little gaget from Sinclair is the way to go. It holds the "action" open and makes the use of a cleaning rod a breeze. The Decker and a little tilt works swell with it. You insert it in the rear upper reciever hole which the takedown pin has exited, and then the rear takedown pin is re-inserted into the plastic dohicky. Much simpler to do then tell. I am glad that you have found the pleasure of a AR, they do have their place in a fun way! If you haven't, try AR15.com and see if you now have BRD! Black rifle disease!  sometimes you need more than a single "shot."http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=CPACT&type=store   Member NRA, SCI- Life #358 28+ years now! DRSS, double owner-shooter since 1983, O/U .30-06 Browning Continental set. | |||
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+3 on the Sinclair cleaning link. They also make a bore guide that keeps lots of gunk out of the lower when cleaning. I also use their gun vise for cleaning but there are others i.e. Midways that work as well. Brownells sells a carbon scraper that is the nuts for cleaning out the carbon on the rear chamber of the bolt carrier. Otis makes a little scraper kit that works great for getting into the nooks and crannies of an AR. It will fit into the buttstock cleaning kit. Carefull using Wipe-out in a gas gun. That stuff can get to places you wouldn't expect. ....Remember that this is all supposed to be for fun!.................. | |||
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DJ, If I may steal Rusty's thread for but a moment... and maybe help him along at the same time; The carbon scrapper for inside the bolt carrier, how often does one use this? I am of the soak and poke method in there, and haven't felt the need for the sophistication the tool offers. I love the toys, but is it worth the money? I also noticed in the prior issue of PS I think it was a newer tool of lesser cost and I think equal quality... a rare breed to be sure. Sorry Rusty, but pay attention.....  Member NRA, SCI- Life #358 28+ years now! DRSS, double owner-shooter since 1983, O/U .30-06 Browning Continental set. | |||
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Thank y'all for your information and guidance! Hopefully my BRD will not be a costly as my DRD (Double Rifle Disease). Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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Only time and the accountant will tell!  Member NRA, SCI- Life #358 28+ years now! DRSS, double owner-shooter since 1983, O/U .30-06 Browning Continental set. | |||
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Sounds like the voice of experience. What problems have you had w/wipeout in your AR? I use a bore guide w/rifle upright in cleaning rack, muzzle a bit below breech and inject wipeout from breech end. Have never had any difficulties so far. Not to be disagreeable, just seeking benefit of your experience. Regards, hm 2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. | |||
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Rusty: Can't remember where I saw the picture but there is one that looks like a Tipton, except has a extra clamp/support in the middle that slides. Looks like you break the AR-15 open and it supports it in that position with muzzle down for easy cleaning. Just can't remember where I saw it....sorry! | |||
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