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10/16/2005 8:57:51 AM EDT
I was attempting my 1st cleaning of my RRA M4 and I went to run my otis flex rod with a patch through the barrel.  It is now stuck in the barrel and I can't get it out.  I've tried reversing it, and twisting the rod about 200 times to try and free it up.  Any ideas?  God forbid a gunsmith answers their phone on a Sunday.
10/16/2005 9:04:40 AM EDT
[#1]
Stuck at the chamber end or muzzle end?  IOW which way did you insert it?
10/16/2005 9:06:13 AM EDT
[#2]
Breech to muzzle and it's stuck at the beginning of the barrel by the breech, but too far in to reach it.
10/16/2005 10:25:27 AM EDT
[#3]
Squirt a  small amount of CLP or oil in the chamber and firmly press the stuck brush out ( from chamber to muzzle ) with a conventional metal rod.
10/16/2005 10:40:21 AM EDT
[#4]
Yup I put a bunch of CLP in the barrel and I was able to pull it through.  That cleaning kit will be going in the trash.  Thanks for the help.
10/16/2005 10:43:55 AM EDT
[#5]
WOW!I guess I'll have to stay clear of the Otis flex rod.I hope you can get that sucker out.
10/16/2005 11:53:46 AM EDT
[#6]
Are you talking about one of the cable type flex rods?  If you don't want it, I do!  What you take for it?
10/16/2005 1:32:43 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Are you talking about one of the cable type flex rods?  If you don't want it, I do!  What you take for it?


I basically destroyed it getting it out.  I threw it away.  The rest of the kit is very handy, but I'll be sticking to the standard rods from now on.
10/16/2005 9:24:54 PM EDT
[#8]
Otis is not all it is made out to be. A good rod will clean MUCH MUCH better. Otis is good for a quick field cleaning like a bore snake. When you get home use a rod, jag, brush for a good cleaning.
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