How To Clean Ar15

Disassemble the AR-15

Before cleaning your AR-15, it’s essential to disassemble it properly. Here’s a detailed guide to help you:

1. Unload the Rifle and Remove the Magazine

Ensure that the rifle is unloaded by pulling the charging handle back and visually inspecting the chamber to confirm that there’s no round present. Then, remove the magazine by pressing the magazine release button located behind the trigger guard.

2. Remove the Upper Receiver from the Lower Receiver

Locate the two takedown pins on the lower receiver. They are usually located on the rear of the receiver, and you may need a punch tool to push them out. Once the pins are removed, the upper receiver can be lifted and separated from the lower receiver.

3. Remove the Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) from the Upper Receiver

Pull the charging handle back and hold it in the rear position. This will allow you to remove the bolt carrier group from the upper receiver by lifting it up and out.

4. Remove the Charging Handle

Locate the latch on the left side of the charging handle and push it down. This will release the charging handle, allowing you to pull it out of the upper receiver.

5. Remove the Trigger Assembly

The trigger assembly is located inside the lower receiver. To remove it, first remove the pistol grip, which is connected to the lower receiver with a screw. Then, use a punch tool to push out the hammer and trigger pins, located inside the trigger cavity of the lower receiver. Once the pins are removed, the trigger assembly can be pulled out.

6. Remove the Safety Selector

The safety selector is located on the right side of the lower receiver. Use a punch tool to push out the safety selector detent pin, which is located in the center of the safety selector lever. Once the detent pin is removed, the safety selector can be pulled out.

7. Remove the Buffer Tube and Buffer Spring

The buffer tube is located on the rear of the lower receiver. To remove it, first remove the castle nut by unscrewing it using a castle nut wrench. Then, pull out the buffer tube, followed by the buffer spring and buffer.

Clean the Receiver

The receiver is the heart of the AR-15, and it is important to keep it clean to ensure proper function. To clean the receiver, you will need the followings:

Cleaning rod
Patch loops
Patches
CLP
Compressed air
Q-tips

To clean the receiver, follow these steps:

Remove the upper and lower receivers from the gun.
Use a cleaning rod and patch loops to run a few patches soaked in CLP down the barrel from the chamber end.
Use a patch loop to clean the bolt carrier and firing pin.
Use a Q-tip to clean the inside of the receiver, paying particular attention to the bolt catch area, the trigger, and the hammer.
Use compressed air to blow out any remaining debris.
Lubricate the bolt carrier and firing pin with CLP.
Reassemble the upper and lower receivers.

A More Detailed Look at Step 2: Cleaning the Bolt Carrier and Firing Pin

The bolt carrier and firing pin are two of the most important parts in the AR-15, and it is important to keep them clean to ensure proper function. To clean the bolt carrier and firing pin, follow these steps:

Remove the firing pin from the bolt carrier.
Use a patch loop and CLP to clean the inside of the bolt carrier.
Use a Q-tip to clean the firing pin.
Lubricate the firing pin with CLP.
Reassemble the firing pin and bolt carrier.

How to Clean an AR15

The AR15 is a popular semi-automatic rifle that is known for its reliability and accuracy. However, like any firearm, it is important to clean and maintain your AR15 regularly to ensure that it continues to perform properly. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to clean an AR15:

Unload the rifle and remove the magazine.

Clear the chamber. Pull the charging handle all the way to the rear and visually inspect the chamber to ensure that it is empty.

Remove the upper receiver from the lower receiver. To do this, push the takedown pins out of the receiver and lift the upper receiver off of the lower receiver.

Clean the bolt carrier group (BCG). The BCG is the heart of the AR15 and it is important to clean it thoroughly. To do this, remove the firing pin and firing pin retaining pin from the bolt carrier. Then, use a bore brush and solvent to clean the inside of the bolt carrier, firing pin channel, and gas key. Finally, clean the outside of the BCG with a cloth and solvent.

Clean the upper receiver. Use a bore brush and solvent to clean the inside of the upper receiver. Then, clean the outside of the upper receiver with a cloth and solvent.

Clean the lower receiver. Use a bore brush and solvent to clean the inside of the lower receiver. Then, clean the outside of the lower receiver with a cloth and solvent.

Reassemble the rifle. Once the upper and lower receivers have been cleaned, reassemble the rifle by inserting the upper receiver into the lower receiver and pushing the takedown pins back into place.

Lubricate the rifle. To ensure that the rifle continues to function properly, it is important to lubricate it with a good quality gun oil.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your AR15 is clean and well-maintained. This will help to extend the life of your rifle and ensure that it continues to perform reliably.