ULTIMATE AR-15 CLEANING AND TAKE-DOWN with Jerry Miculek! (4K)

Published on November 20, 2015
Duration: 34:44

This comprehensive guide details the AR-15 takedown and cleaning process, led by expert Jerry Miculek. It covers everything from initial safety checks and disassembly of the upper and lower receivers to detailed cleaning of the BCG, barrel, and lower receiver components. The guide emphasizes proper tool usage, inspection of critical parts like the bolt and extractor, and correct reassembly with lubrication for optimal performance. Instruction from a world-renowned shooter like Jerry Miculek ensures advanced techniques and best practices are shared.

Quick Summary

Learn AR-15 cleaning and takedown from legendary shooter Jerry Miculek. This expert guide covers BCG disassembly, bore cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly for your AR-15 rifle, emphasizing safety and proper tool usage for optimal firearm maintenance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Safety
  2. 01:01Initial Takedown
  3. 01:34Bore and Chamber Preparation
  4. 02:41Bore Cleaning
  5. 03:53Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) Disassembly
  6. 05:00Extractor Maintenance
  7. 06:00Cleaning the BCG Components
  8. 07:54Lower Receiver and Buffer Assembly
  9. 09:54Trigger Group and Safety
  10. 11:16Upper Receiver and Gas Raceway
  11. 12:54Barrel Extension Cleaning
  12. 14:57Final Bore Swabbing
  13. 16:54Bolt Tail and Gas Rings
  14. 18:09Lubrication and Reassembly

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential safety steps before cleaning an AR-15?

Always ensure the firearm is unloaded. Remove the magazine, cycle the action to clear the chamber, and visually inspect the chamber. Use a chamber flag to indicate the firearm is safe and unloaded during cleaning.

How do you properly clean the Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) of an AR-15?

Disassemble the BCG by removing the firing pin retaining pin, firing pin, cam pin, and bolt. Soak components in solvent, wipe away carbon, and inspect for wear. Ensure gas rings are clean and properly gapped.

What tools are recommended for cleaning an AR-15 bore?

A bore guide is recommended to protect the rifling. Use a one-piece cleaning rod with a suitable brush and bore solvent. Run clean patches through the bore until they emerge spotless.

How should the buffer tube be cleaned on an AR-15?

Remove the buffer and spring. Use a 12-gauge shotgun brush, often wrapped in a cloth, to effectively clean the interior of the buffer tube, removing carbon and debris.

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