Please excuse this newbie first timer to this forum and; if the question sounds dumb. I just purchased the ar 15-22 and would like to know the proper procedure for cleaning. Perhaps the best solvents to use, or stay away from. And how extensive should the rifle be taken apart. Thank you for your time.
Proper cleaning of Ar 15-22
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photoracer
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Minimalist approach is to pass a bore snake thru the barrel, take the bolt out and clean the bolt face completely and clean the feed ramp and breech face on the barrel. Then only put some lube on the bolt rails. That is enough for a rimfire. As for cleaners any CLP product, especially a synthetic, will do even as a lube also. I personally use Eezox. But many other products will work fine like Militec-1, etc.
Brett248Vista
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Go to the Sticky threads at the top of the forum and go into my video series. I cover how to clean and disassemble the rifle.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-15-22/166153-notable-thread-index.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-15-22/166153-notable-thread-index.html
DelFuego
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He said, "AR 15-22". Around here, those are fighting words. It's an M&P 15-22.
Photoracer has your question covered and Bret248Vista has very informational videos online. As for dumb questions, there are none, everyone around here was a newbie at one time or another.
Enjoy!
Zax
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A bore snake is the way to go for cleaning the barrel but be careful you don't snag the ejector when pulling it through.
CrazyFingers
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He said, "AR 15-22". Around here, those are fighting words. It's an M&P 15-22.
Photoracer has your question covered and Bret248Vista has very informational videos online. As for dumb questions, there are none, everyone around here was a newbie at one time or another.
Enjoy!
He's almost right.
The proper term for your rifle is "AK-47 M&P M16 15-22 M240B G17 PT109 PhD Assault Weapon OMG BBQ Machine Gun"
Please make a note of this for future reference.
DelFuego
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I renamed mine "BR-16". Boy Repellant for 16 year old daughters.
I will try to remember thatHe said, "AR 15-22". Around here, those are fighting words. It's an M&P 15-22.
Photoracer has your question covered and Bret248Vista has very informational videos online. As for dumb questions, there are none, everyone around here was a newbie at one time or another.
Enjoy!
Thank you very much
Thank you, I appreciate it
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Brett248Vista
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I should have linked directly to my video.. Why didn't I think of that?
Thanks Spicy!
Thanks Spicy!
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I should have linked directly to my video.. Why didn't I think of that?
Thanks Spicy!
lol thank you for your video. its a great diy
vonzipper3
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D.A.D.D. 15-22 (Dads Against Daughters Dating)
Shoot The First One & The Rest Will Stay Away!!!!
Majorlk
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- Separate the two receivers
- remove the BCG (bolt carrier group)
- Clean the barrel and chamber, either with the traditional cleaning rod, brush and patches or a BoreSnake. Put a drinking straw over the ejector to prevent snagging it.
- clean the inside of the upper receiver. A baby bottle brush works well for this.
- blow out the lower receiver with 90 psi compressed air. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE/DISASSEMBLE THE FCG (fire control group, it trigger assembly).
- clean the bolt face making sure to remove all powder debris from around the extractor.
As for lubrication, a single drop of CLP or similar on the bolt latch, a drop of CLP on either side of the bolt carrier rails and a very small drop on the trigger and hammer pins is all that's necessary. It is not necessarily to put anything extra on either the bolt body or the upper receiver interior except what's left of the CLP from cleaning.
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RedNeck Jim
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You know, maybe I live in a cave or something, but I have never heard of this technique. I tried it today while cleaning & danged if that is not a great idea. I have always treated the ejector with care when using a boresnake but I still had concerns. A straw is now part of my cleaning kit.
Thanks Major for your insight & your participation here. In my eyes, you are a General.
Majorlk
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The idea is not new with me. I got it from several others here.
Thanks for the promotion, but The Salvation Army has only one general and I'm retired and too old to be considered.
Thanks for the promotion, but The Salvation Army has only one general and I'm retired and too old to be considered.
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Rundover
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I am sure that what I do is way overkill but hay it keeps me happy and I have a trouble free 15-22. I have polished the bolt and use a teflon spray on all the metal to metal parts. The Teflon spray is a dry, self cleaning lubricant which means it doesn't attract dirt so I have less to clean up when its time. It also keeps those bolt parts moving freely for a trouble free action.
johnfjr
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Okay, just past 6000 rounds, keep it clean, should I be concerned about replacing any parts?? NO ISSUES, love this gun, eats everything. I have only replaced the charging handle, should I replace the trigger?, any suggestions?? Thanks.
Majorlk
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Why? Is something not working? The life of the average .22 is well over 100,000 rounds, and that includes the 15-22.
The only reason to replace the FCG is if you are not happy with the stock one. Many aren's to they replace it with one of the many after-market assemblies available for the AR15.
skojiro
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Since we are on the topic of newb cleaning, here is another one from a relatively new rifle owner.
Loved the 15-22 since the day I got it and it shot straight and was/is a pleasure to shoot. But, I recently broke down and bought a cleaning kit for the 15-22 since I wanted to get it as clean as get my handgun. Up until then I just used a bore snake and CLP. Now after using the kit my POA/POI is so off I can't crank the sight over far enough to compensate. I remember reading about cleaning in another thread speaking of the fouling in the barrel actually helping so I have gone back to bore-snaking it only and shooting just CCI ammo. So is there anyone that would now what would cause such a dramatic shift in the aim just from cleaning?
This has got me hesitant to clean my newest toy, an M&P 15 MOE, besides boresnaking and wiping the bolt and feed ramp. Am I being paranoid?
Thanks for any answers, suggestions
Loved the 15-22 since the day I got it and it shot straight and was/is a pleasure to shoot. But, I recently broke down and bought a cleaning kit for the 15-22 since I wanted to get it as clean as get my handgun. Up until then I just used a bore snake and CLP. Now after using the kit my POA/POI is so off I can't crank the sight over far enough to compensate. I remember reading about cleaning in another thread speaking of the fouling in the barrel actually helping so I have gone back to bore-snaking it only and shooting just CCI ammo. So is there anyone that would now what would cause such a dramatic shift in the aim just from cleaning?
This has got me hesitant to clean my newest toy, an M&P 15 MOE, besides boresnaking and wiping the bolt and feed ramp. Am I being paranoid?
Thanks for any answers, suggestions
photoracer
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I would say make sure your barrel nut is tight. Sounds like the barrel and the receiver rail are no longer in alignment with each other.
Dirt Dart
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Good advise.
I find a small section of 3/16 ID silicone tubing works best. It stretches over the ejector and will stay in place until you pull it off.
As mentioned previously, if you go the traditional cleaning rod route, you will want to use a 17 cal rod with an adapter for standard 22 caliber brushes and jags (to adapt the 5-40 male rod threads to 8-32 female). A 22 cal rod will scrape hard against the edge of the ejector.
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