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Originally Posted by hdrolling
For the heck of it I just picked up one of the Otis brand tools, the only place it picked up any extra carbon was inside the bolt carrier.
But I guess next time I do an initial cleaning it will help go a little faster.
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Kinda depends on cleaning frequency and expectations.
Tools like the CATM4 and Otis BONE are designed to scrape off heavy carbon, but it's not a white glove tool.
Say for example I run 500-700rds though my AR after two or three or more shooting sessions. I'll use the CATM4 to scrape the heavy buildup off the bolt and then wipe down. Cleaning is done at that point as far as I'm concerned. To go beyond that would require solvents, brush and elbow grease. I'm not interested in that nor do these rifles require it for reliable operation. But say a guy typically shoots 50rds or so and then quickly runs home to clean his rifle like new. A tool like the CATM4 isn't going to be of much use because there won't be much buildup and he'll still be using solvents and brushes to get things sparkly clean.