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I have just test fired my noveske 6.8. i was very happy and had fun shooting it. Now its time to clean. What is everyone using to clean the rifle? I haven't seen any bore brushes out there for 6.8. Will a .270 work?
cleaning supplies for a 6.8 SPC
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.270 is just fine. Try to get a hold of a bore guide also.
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Bore guide very very important. Don't clean without one.
Here is a good post to look at. http://www.68forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5289
Here is a good post to look at. http://www.68forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5289
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i bought a 24" dewey rod but forgot to get some .270 brushes. Has there been specific problems cleaning without using a boreguide? I use a JP for my 5.56 but I am usually very careful in pressing the cleaning rod down the bore.
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It's just good, cheap insurance to buy one. I've read that barrels can be damaged easily.
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I saw a link for one some where tonight. Thanks for the information.
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It's the only way to keep the rod centered in the bore. I would not clean a barrel without one. If you don't have a bore guide I would just use a bore snake in the mean time.
I agree whole-heartedly about the boreguide; don't use a rod without one.
What one do you all use on a 6.8 AR?
I like these for 5.56: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1543/Product/AR_15_BORE_STAY
I'm not sure they would work for a 6.8.
I obviously don't have a 6.8 AR yet or I'd already know. Darn backorders.
What one do you all use on a 6.8 AR?
I like these for 5.56: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1543/Product/AR_15_BORE_STAY
I'm not sure they would work for a 6.8.
I obviously don't have a 6.8 AR yet or I'd already know. Darn backorders.
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BlakDog a member here makes bore guides. I started using one and it works great. Here's his post. http://www.68forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7209
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I personally use Sinclair bore guides for both 5.56 and 6.8. They are made from a non reactive plastic (chemicals won't damage them) and work well IMO.
I also don't use brushes, if I do I use a nylon one. I generally only try to run patches. The one thing H has talked about is using foam cleaner, I haven't tried that yet and I think it's only to be used for "deep" cleaning.
I also don't use brushes, if I do I use a nylon one. I generally only try to run patches. The one thing H has talked about is using foam cleaner, I haven't tried that yet and I think it's only to be used for "deep" cleaning.
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Barrels are designed to withstand thousands of pounds of pressure, and you're telling me that they can be damaged easily?
Come on now, let's use some common sense here. Personally, I clean rifle barrels from the bore. I use either stainless steel or coated cleaning rods or bore snakes. I've gotten away from aluminum rods because aluminum oxide is extremely abrasive, is harder than ordnance steel, and is bad for the barrel.
On another note, foam cleaners are great! I use them for super duty cleaning if I haven't cleaned that particular rifle barrel in a while. I use Powder Blaster to get all the burnt powder out of everything, then CLP + Bore Snake to clean the barrel.
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Get the .270 bore snake, and use a .410 shotgun brush for the chamber.
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Bore guides prevent damage to chamber, throat, rifling and crown. They also make it alot easier to clean. Very cheep insurance for any barrel.
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Cool. Thanks brother.
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Bore guide
one piece coated rod (I like Dewey)
nylon brush (not brass)
.270 brass punch & loop
.270 Bore Snake
KG products https://www.kgcoatings.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=5
KG 1- Carbon Remover
KG 3- Solvent & Degreaser
KG 12 - Copper Remover
Slip2000 Extreme Weapon Lub (EWL) http://www.slip2000.com/products.html
Slip2000 Testimonials
http://www.slip2000.com/patrogersreview.html#photo05
This is what I use mostly
one piece coated rod (I like Dewey)
nylon brush (not brass)
.270 brass punch & loop
.270 Bore Snake
KG products https://www.kgcoatings.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=5
KG 1- Carbon Remover
KG 3- Solvent & Degreaser
KG 12 - Copper Remover
Slip2000 Extreme Weapon Lub (EWL) http://www.slip2000.com/products.html
Slip2000 Testimonials
http://www.slip2000.com/patrogersreview.html#photo05
This is what I use mostly
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