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Posted: 12/21/2004 7:20:52 AM EDT
| Why do some say that the standard USGI cleaning kit is no good? I have one of these and have heard that i shouldn't use it. |
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Is it the USGI kit with the separate metal rods? That alone is the issue. Get an OTIS (Current USGI btw) or bore-guide + single piece rod or a few boresnakes. I went the boresnake route because I have a 24" barrel. Using the bore guide + single piece rod would mean I'd have to lug around a 36" single piece rod. The OTIS is favored by many, but I'm not a fan of metal brushes or patch holders through the bore. I went the route of boresnakes. Works fine for me. Squirt CLP, pull it through about 3-5 times and you're done. |
| Mainly because it uses a jointed cleaning rod. Jointed cleaning rods are not the most conducive to safe cleaning as the joints are prone to come into contact with the rifling at the muzzle crown and ruin the accuracy of the rifle. In a SHTF scenario, they will get the job done. However, to be really safe and not damage the muzzle crown a one piece cleaning rod is the way to go. Some use the Otis system, but I cannot speak of it as I have not used one. |
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snake only good for one cal. I like dewy rods but for a range kit oits or boresnake will work well. I take a std usgi kit to the range with me its small and if i need a rod its there. I dont use it for cleaning unless i have to. its to much of a pita taking a dewy with me to the range and back. |
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I like the USGI kit. I've got a few of them. They're versatile, compact, and compatible with most brushes and rod attachments. They've served for decades. In my opinion there is nothing "wrong" with using them. The people using other cleaning equipment are exercising their right to choose what makes them feel comfortable, in my opinion. I feel that cleaning with a USGI kit while holding the barrel in a vertical position (as outlined in military manuals found in the "Information" section of www.ar15.com's website) and using the USGI rod to pass fouling from the chamber through the barrel and out the muzzle has little chance of causing damage to the rifle. I'm comfortable using them while a rifle is held horizontally too. That's my two cents. Good luck and enjoy your rifle.  ~Craig |
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