Cleaning m1a

[jlott00]

can i go in from the muzzle break with a rod to clean the barrel?

i know..noob noob

but i dont wanna muck up an m1a :banghead:

 

[General Geoff]

Two options to eliminate possibility of crown damage

1. use a bore guide with your cleaning rod
2. use a bore snake (and clean from chamber to muzzle)


I use a bore snake with mine, works wonders.

 

[mshootnit]

I have an m1a I haven't cleaned yet. Kindof intimidated by it really.

 

[NRA-Highmaster]

Here`s a link for cleaning the M1a. Lots of good info here. http://www.m14tfl.com/upload/showthread.php?t=72574

 

[madcratebuilder]

can i go in from the muzzle break with a rod to clean the barrel?

Sure can, you have a flash suppressor on the end of the barrel, that protects the crown.

Most of the time I use a bore snake but when I need to get the copper out I go from the muzzle end. Use the link at m14fl and you'll be fine.

 

[iamkris]

Sure can, you have a flash suppressor on the end of the barrel, that protects the crown

I don't know that I'd trust the FH on an M1A to "protect" the crown. If you look closely, there iis a small lip of the barrel crown that is a smaller diameter than the FH opening...at least mine does with a NM FH. This edge can get nicked pretty easily if you go in there with a hard cleaning rod and are not careful.

Bore guide, bore snake, "soft" cleaning rods (like carbon fiber) are your best bets if you are worried about nicking the edge.

 

[Birddog1911]

Otis cleaning system. Buy one, use one, love one. I haven't gone from the muzzle in years. You don't need to remove your bolt to use one, though I would suggest dropping a stripper clip into the clip guide, just to protect your fingers.