AR-15 Cleaning

[@hickok45]

Cat M-4 Tool I was using in the video. It seems they are back in business: catoutdoors.com/?fbclid=IwAR2ol7vigCr2IPmsHteBAojPC-yvKrVMctLmSt35FHmucNgKyllv26W17BI

[@hanzenjavier7223]

AR-15 Cleaning lnquiry

[@hanzenjavier7223]

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[@scott6974]

My name is Scott I'm from Lufkin Texas. I have an AR-15 style shotgun.its an MKS-12 SPORT.made by ArmsCo/Hatfield gun co.and I'm having issues on the breakdown.this is my first SAS,and I want to take care of it properly. already had issues with a cracked barrel,they sent another.that issue is fixed. It doesn't cycle properly.it did fine with the lighter shells at first.now it doesn't run them at all,it's like a single shot now🙄.it's chambered in 3 in magnum but can't find them anywhere.can you please do a review in this firearm.it would be nice to hear a professional opinion.

[@octaviuswilliams9492]

The great teacher comes through again it's 2021 and I'm just getting my first AR and this is the best video I've seen on break down and cleaning thanks sir

[@manofthehour5580]

Just pick up my first ar last week.

[@octaviuswilliams9492]

@@manofthehour5580 yeah im a newbee when it comes AR riffles so i knew i better check with hickok before started messing with it lol

[@mrschnider6521]

it looks like he could use a solvent trap...

[@sumterb1484]

Cleaning my AR after it's first range day now, and am so thankful I got Hickok to lead me

[@snowsk8justen]

Just got my first one also✌🏽 got a 300 blackout

[@hickok45]

My personal friend, Ralph Waldo Emerson, once wrote in his "Self Reliance" essay, "whoso would be a man must be a non-conformist." Whenever we'd have drinks together, he'd mention that "imitation is suicide" if I ordered the same drink he was having. I learned a lot from this old guy, mainly that others don't necessarily have all the answers, even if they seem smart, dress well, and speak in lovely time-honored platitudes. :-) I really miss Ralph, as well as his friend Henry.

[@jermainethomas1570]

What is the exact name/brand of this AR15

[@mchipitt]

LOL, your "personal friend." Great essay, thanks for the recommendation.

[@romanadamenko6111]

imitation is suicide what a great quote

[@ThatMillennialDad]

@@jermainethomas1570 looks like a Colt AP2 or something similar, based on the M16 from Vietnam War... not 100% though

[@tscotts9699]

Criminally underappreciated caption, Mr. Hickok.

[@lewisbegley7058]

All I have learned about firearms is from your video's, I am 63 and never picked up a gun till 3 years ago. Your my NEW Hero !

[@hickok45]

Lewis Begley Glad to be a hero, although why can't some swimsuit supermodels find me to be their hero! :-) Welcome to the wonderful world of firearms!

[@hunterlankford2402]

+hickok45 I love the second amendment

[@silverdollarswede151]

+hickok45 I'm sure you ARE a hero to the swimsuit supermodels. The problem is they too saw the video about keeping off of your lawn. :-)

[@aaroncabrera8949]

+hickok45 Lmao

[@nohellno541]

duh

[@MrAKBBags]

The Gunfather has spoken. Couldn't have explained it any easier. Thanks for the walk-through!

[@luedey7704]

He's always been the glockfather to me lol

[@colonclapp3096]

Outstanding job very well explained thanks

[@mg-st9qu]

best nickname EVER😂 he really is the guy to lookup for almost any gun knowledge

[@georgefrederick5803]

@@Bada_Boom78 q1

[@novascotianinfj]

Do not let KZbin BAN or CENSOR these instructional videos. We need them to avoid injury or death. Put your gun together wrong or clean it wrong BOOM you are injured. SAFETY ISSUE

[@samd7476]

Ha ha ha. Function check. Ha ha ha.

[@nothinbutmoney.6359]

I'll reupload it again and again and again 😎

[@Daponics89]

A little PCC/ PCI type mindset can go a long way too.

[@Ordinary-drummer]

NovaScotian INFJ well said when in doubt Hickok out ! We love this channel keep doing your thing we’ll be watching.

[@illogik]

Yall paranoid. The video not going nowhere. Nothing illegal here.

[@hickok45]

Thanks, but be careful what you wish for! In a "TV show" I'd have to do what everybody else does: short 10-second segments of dramatic and / or unnatural voice. The next time you're watching a "Reality Show," ask yourself if that is the way people actually talk when you drop in to a pawn shop, gun shop, etc. Little unnatural statements that are obviously set up and rehearsed are what I see. It's pretty obvious. I'd miss just talking about the guns the way I want.

[@JohnFourtyTwo]

I can't stand reality shows or so-called "unscripted" shows because they are scripted or the shows would be of people barely talking and walking around so they have to prompt them to say and do stuff, all I ask for is for them to ask real questions and engage in conversations that's on their level, not an Ivy League professor.

[@jesses2868]

What tool was that in this video I want to order one

[@jimmynail75]

Nearly a decade later Hickok45 still the standard. Thank you

[@jb111082]

Damned straight!

[@hickok45]

For me, the AK is a bit more of a chore to clean thoroughly. Yeah, the AK might continue operating longer without cleaning, but that doesn't mean much to me. I'm not going to "not clean" any firearm I own just because it might not malfunction. So what if it will continue to function (probably) even as rust and crud continues to build up. I'd rather not have that in a gun I pay good money for and intend to keep almost like new for decades. :-)

[@anthonycalfee8965]

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[@yankeeastronomer1927]

It would help a lot for newcomers to the AR, to have a good view of exactly where the extractor should be positioned when replacing the bolt. Ex. 9 o'clock, 7 o'clock position, etc.? Like all your videos, this is very professional quality, with great narration, and informative. I always look forward to your reviews.

[@mikeanthony07]

hickok45, just start using the FOAMING cleaner of your choice!! Nuff said! Easy Peezy!

[@nhz5527]

Cleaning is half the fun of shooting. When I bought my first rifle, an old Yugoslavian Mauser, I used to sit in front of the tv and take it apart and put it together over and over. I couldn’t take my hands off that thing!

[@Henry-yf2np]

@@nhz5527 same here

[@jordanwilson1957]

Hickok motivated me so much that he had me cleaning my mosin and 22 at 3:00 in the morning. has he had this affect on anyone else?

[@Vv20vV]

Jordan Wilson; Nope! Just you bud lol

[@EnterTheMatr1x1337]

I should be writing multiple essays for college right now, but here i am watching hours of hickok voideos

[@khenkehenke1782]

Your not alone

[@khenkehenke1782]

Dustin Yambrisak .........wrong

[@cssjuba101]

lol I am here at 3:30 my room reeks like ballistol by in’s are shinin

[@Jerry-LZ]

5,765 people just went and bought ballistol.

[@ibberman]

+_JerryLZ _ 5,766

[@Afredericknyc]

+_JerryLZ _ 5,767

[@vinchaeussler3479]

7584 myself included

[@johnharrington4757]

+1 for hoppes

[@toddbaugh4193]

My version of aromatherapy!

[@MikoTactical]

I love how united hickok45's followers are. A lot of gun videos on KZbin consist of people cussing each other out over which AR-15 is best or which carry caliber is better. People are so nice here :)

[@Gottaculat]

That's because here, we love the good ol' boy logic that the best weapon and caliber is the one you have available to you, and that you're proficient with. After all, dead is dead, be it one shot, or many. If you can walk away from a firefight, well, you did something right.

[@shinoasada2216]

True.

[@sourbrothers73]

Love you bro!

[@JDTee79]

🍻

[@BeezerThaButt]

Being a novice owning my first AR I need information like this and I am grateful that you put forth the time and effort to make these videos. Thank You. Tom

[@hickok45]

Personally, since I will be cleaning the rifle long before it's going to get dirty enough to cause malfunctions, I'd rather have too much oil, I guess, if I'm going to err in one direction or the other. Wear / damage of metal parts from the friction of under oiling cannot really be undone, whereas, no matter how dirty my well lubed AR gets, I can clean it up to new condition pretty easily.

[@albertforletta1498]

I am 60 years old. For the last 46 years, I have been over lubing all of my firearms. I never had a misfire or a malfunction caused by too much oil. I recently watched 2 guys on a KZbin channel submerse multiple firearms in tubs of oil. All the firearms continued to fire perfectly while splashing oil on the shooters. None of my firearms have rust on them, and I will continue to over lube all my firearms. Thank you!! I enjoy watching all your videos.

[@vtlongtrail1]

They say Michelangelo had paint running through his veins. Hickok45 has Ballistol running through his.

[@Jkim8901]

So basically spray everything with Ballistol and wipe it down.

[@thegoodfella9652]

+Peter Johnson ain't that the truth

[@Toxic9813]

+Peter Johnson so... This is not a way to clean an AR? I plan on buying AR, shootings it a few sessions then I get deployed for 6 months.. How do a clean after light usage and ready for semi long term storage?

[@zakaria600]

yup, spray n pray that will be clean lol

[@meldinssti3311]

Peter Johnson but that is exactly how you’d do it if you’re in the service just swap out Ballistol for clp which is basically the same stuff

[@jwilliamswku]

@@mrhellotherehowareu1384 US Army 91-96 shield/storm and we were still "White gloving" our weapons, and used CLP, do they not do that anymore?

[@Awesome_1789]

Hickok is like father figure for my guns i come here when i need help with things .... I just got AR15 so i am Learning how to clean it: :)

[@superiorinfidel]

Awesome Silver same her man. I just picked up a diamondback bd15. love this rifle but wasn't sure how to oil properly. figure it's like all my other firearms but figure Hickok would know. lol

[@Gottaculat]

Well, you CAN constantly clean it and "keep it wet" as Hickok put it, OR, you can just run it totally dry like it was designed to be run, as it's a self-lubricating design with carbon being the lubricant. Lube plus carbon makes sludge - which must be constantly cleaned. If you run it dry, the carbon stays powder-like, and you have yourself a carbon-lubed system. Hickok seems to be more of a pistol guy. His method of maintaining his AR-15 does work, so you can do it either way. The AR-15 is either no manual lubing of the BCG (with periodic inspection to remove any carbon caking), or constant lubing and cleaning of the BCG. The choice is entirely up to your discretion, but pick one, and stick with it. Heck, if you're rich enough to have 2 AR-15s, try one method on one, and the other method on the other one. One totally dry, the other totally wet.

[@lucidtickle8347]

Same thanks for teaching me how to do this KZbin Dad

[@joncal4713]

It is a really heavy gun I got a hold 1 when I was 15 years old I made a appointment to meet a sheriff and his dog I asked him if I could hold his rifle he said yes and he took the magazine out of it I was surprised to see how big the bullets were I didn't know it was a AR-15 I was surprised to see how heavy it was

[@hickok45]

I've never loaded military rounds. One of the attractions for me early on to the military calibers was the availability of surplus ammo. Even though it might not appear that way in the videos, I shoot way more volume of handgun ammo than rifle ammo, so I concentrate my reloading endeavors in that area.

[@DaGhost182]

My god Hickok45 how do you get anything done if I had a backyard like that I would live back there.

[@FredC1968]

When I was a young infantryman, I found breaking down and cleaning my M16A2 relaxing.

[@jasongoldberg1187]

I also find it.relaxing

[@playakain]

Oh and by the way thank you for your service FredC1968 .

[@playsparc3023]

it is relaxing. The other day i had to do a general (key word) cleaning on the units C7's (canada, but still an AR) i swear this one....oh boy, someone F****D up the bolt face was literally blue in what i assume is rust. about an hour later i finished scraping all the S*** off. and moved towards the upper... (laugh at me now) the barrel is blue. out comes a new bottle of CLP and down the barrel it goes. I plugged the mussle and let it soak for about 20 min then spent the rest of the day doing pull throughs with the brass brush. a week later said C7 was sent to a weapon tech and sent to the grave yard. the weapon was in service scince 1984, and destroyed by one dude who forgot to cover it up in the rain.

[@shinoasada2216]

Thanks for your service.

[@sarahtucker3151]

I don't buy it.

[@hickok45]

Not recommended by me; my method has worked great for over a decade. Others' experience may vary. :-)

[@tylercintron1698]

Thank you about to get a bore snake 🐍!

[@Kzuke]

I learn something from every one of your videos. I've been cleaning my AR for twenty-something years and always take wayyy to long to do it - it's so bad that sometimes I don't go shooting because I don't want to spend 1-1/2 hrs afterward cleaning it. You made it look so quick and easy, I'm going to follow some of your tips and not be such a crazy clean-freak!

[@justanotheryoutuber5228]

Same

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

The only real way to clean the bolt on these guns is with an ultrasonic cleaner cause of all the s all spaces and ports. If you let it get dirty and don't clean it for a while the carbon will harden and has to be scraped and picked loose in hard to reach spots. The more oil you run in them the more they will collect gunk. I'm no fan of direct impingement.

[@lewisbegley7058]

So glad you you are a real person and not a Swimsuit Model Kinda guy, Here in Kentucky your the goto man for information

[@hickok45]

Lewis Begley So, you're saying you like the fact that I am ugly! Got it. :-)

[@firebladeflow]

+hickok45 I think he wants to see you in a swimsuit o_O

[@jrippee05]

+hickok45 well...I am glad I don't look like you.

[@the45er]

So agree with this. Hickok represents "the real" person!

[@Abeguzman]

Hicock45 for president!!

[@probablecosby]

After seeing newer then older videos I’ve realized that Hickok hasn’t aged a day, this is proof that led therapy is real.

[@hickok45]

Remind me to never hang out at a shooting range with you. :-)

[@youraverageweeb1206]

no

[@isaacpeterson3485]

Just bought Ballistol and the barrel scraping tool on Amazon. Can't wait for them to arrive. Super helpful video

[@tonytran1841]

Just bought a can of ballistol and sprayed down every gun i own with it 😂

[@DrumManCG]

Your the best brother.. Keep up the great work..If you get banned by KZbin I'll follow you anywhere... Keep us posted!

[@himelu]

You remind me of Bob Ross, " a little here a little there"... "you can add more oil, If you want".... Great Videos!!! 👍

[@barndweller4573]

You sir are still a teacher, another worthwhile class!

[@JuliusCromwellBSxD]

He explains it like a super cool uncle. Very calm and not overly detailed but just enough to get his point across about how simple and fun it is to own and clean such a rifle. Thanks. God bless you and God bless everyone here.

[@indy1698]

FELLOW AMERICAN GUN OWNERS, I have talked to many shooters that had occasional malfunctions after cleaning and storage and did not know the real cause! Be aware that gun oil CAN AND WILL seep into your ammo primers. I have known people that have sprayed their guns and magazines with aerosol gun oil before storage then had dead ammo or worse, super weak powder and bullets lodged in the barrel because the burn was so weak. How bad would it suck to reach for your rifle in an emergency and pull the trigger on dead ammo? Lube your guns but keep the ammo clean. No one talks about this.

[@hickok45]

Yes, you want to keep oil off your ammo; however, years ago I did some testing of that. I sprayed down ammo with all sorts of lubricant and let it soak. I even submerged a bunch of reloads and factory loads in a jar full of WD-40 for weeks. Every one of those rounds fired except one handload. I was totally surprised.

[@indy1698]

It was the Browning spray gun oil that caused my problem. I coated a Hungarian PA 63 with it because I leave it in a humid location (workshop garage)and it was rusting a little. It sat for several months loaded after I sprayed it down, and I decided to empty the magazine and pull off the rounds real fast. When it stopped shooting I started looking for the problem. It actually had two rounds lodged in the barrel and the third one wouldn't chamber.!!! I am guessing the primers were igniting yet the rest of the powder was polluted and wet. Exact same thing happened to a buddy of mine. Doing storage and soaking his loaded revolver. (He swore it was the ammo until I ask him about using spray oil on the entire gun)...Now I keep the handgun in a ziplock bag and the ammo in another seperate ziplock bag lol! It was the same Browning green and yellow can of spray that he used too.

[@larrysalinas4507]

Even though I have watched this video several times every time I clean my AR I come back and double check. I have seen so many videos on cleaning an AR and his just makes the most sense. Thanks hickok!

[@ElitePWNSFace]

Picked up my first AR today. Thank you for the video.

[@tacticaltoasty6416]

ElitePWNSFace Look up Law Abiding Bikers cleaning video. Its better imo. This guy lubes his gun WAAAY too much. Causes extra build up and can cause fouling. Carbon sticks to the lubrication in your gun. Just a tip bud.

[@FuzedBox]

James DF785 If the lube is non-ionic, it will not attract dust and crud. Furthermore, most spray lubes flat out direct you to "saturate all internal and external parts". If worst comes to worst, you can always just wipe off anything still soaked.

[@tacticaltoasty6416]

FuzedBox Really? Sweet I never knew that. Thanks for the tip. But will it still attract carbon build up?

[@FuzedBox]

James DF785 Some claim to not attract carbon, but I haven't tried first hand.

[@ElitePWNSFace]

I got the Ruger AR 556. Wanted just a starter gun that i will probably add furniture later on and a nice scope.

[@CertifiedSunset]

Just greased my AR for the first time even after I put over 300+ rounds through it dry. Now it is virtually silent when I charge the rifle. It is a dream to shoot with it now!

[@mostrogolf22]

10 plus year old video and you are still relevant to this day. Your candor and wisdom is key to the education you put out there for the old and new 2A supporting folk. God bless you Sir. Be well. Old retired Army guy here.

[@Bartonfink3434]

Thank you for your service!

[@WintergreenSkunk]

you're all business , like the bob ross of guns

[@pyrofful]

except without the stoner hippie talk. Lol. You won't hear him say about the beautiful bolt carrier like Bob and his beautiful colors. I was watching him once (probably high) talking about the cloud he painted and then he stopped talking for like 7 seconds and said sorry I got distracted looking at the cloud. lolol. Bob is an amazing painter like hickok45 is a crazy good shot.

[@stevemalone6012]

LMAO

[@Gottaculat]

"And here we have our happy little trigger group. We'll just put a dab of lube here... and here. That'll be our little secret."

[@shinoasada2216]

Now that you mention Bob Ross and guns , he served in U.S. Air Force from 60's to 80's. He was not deployed to Vietnam during his service though.

[@brentb7643]

No happy little accidents though lmao

[@BricksNJitzz]

“It’s not that complicated, even I can do it” Says PawPaw Pewpew that knows damn near everything about every firearm ever lol

[@SuperSerb07]

As a firearms novice, this video helped tremendously. Extremely easy to follow and the explanations for doing any of the steps are thorough. I felt intimidated about taking my AR apart but it felt like a walk in the park with this walkthrough.

[@jb111082]

What a difference a good teacher can make, right?

[@craigpalmer6103]

AWESOME as always! I love your philosophy I have lived by all my life: "Use what works and do what works."

[@MaximGhost]

When I saw that C.A.T. M-4 tool online, I thought it was just a gimmick. However, after seeing you demonstrate how to use it, I'm now a believer.

[@davidsoom6383]

"These AR-15's are so much fun to shoot, YES!"

[@AnthonyD1986]

Cleaned my first AR today thanks to you Hickok45!!!! Made it really easy for a beginner to understand. Ordered Ballistol and a cleaning kit from Real Avid on Amazon.

[@IowaSpartan4]

Easier way...50 gallon drum of rem oil...don't even break it down..throw it in optics and all...leave in there for about a week...pull it out shake it off....start shredding...repeat proscess

[@stephanpollard1794]

hahaahhaa

[@pole_barn_builder]

I wouldn't suggest putting the optics in there!!

[@JohnDobak]

@@pole_barn_builder Optics. And. All.

[@MRG978]

Somebody will read this and do it lol

[@gregoryvaldivieso3139]

JACKASS....... TRIPLE7

[@Vincent2wice]

Stripped and Cleaned a Maverick 88 with this Ballistol stuff, put it in the gun safe for no lie about 7 months (Jan - August) took it out to change the barrel for hunting and the lube was still there, it didn't dry up, wow, my mind is still blown, thank you Hickok

[@Eaglezero6205]

My guess is there's no air/Airflow in the safe so naturally it cant dry lol It is made to store your weapons so it would make sense that it would be oil environmental friendly for the oils and lubes on the guns stored. -Disclaimer NOT ALL GUN SAFES ARE BUILT THE SAME.

[@brandonhudson9952]

I just purchased my first AR-15 and I thoroughly enjoyed this video for cleaning

[@tinp8488]

2023, I Got my first AR and went straight to your channel!! Love watching your videos. Very informative!

[@joncal4713]

@@tinp8488 just a reminder if you move you have to email the FBI

[@joebuck3398]

just picked up an ar15 before they get banned in California before next year, great video

[@stul5844]

me too.but I'm on the waiting list

[@joebuck3398]

I got like 4 more days on a ten day process

[@2000rayc]

+joe buck got my baby already

[@tsarpeteri8578]

joe buck wait is it really going to get banned?!

[@behappy5869]

Tsar Peter I 3years later and its still not banned lol

[@davebennett4364]

Thanks Hick, I just purchased a AR for my collection. Love this gun, much more refined than my AK. Great cleaning vid. Thanks,

[@jesusmolina9016]

Hickok slaps a little Ballistol on his face after a shave. This guy is awesome, so down to earth.

[@awesomeguy7778]

all I use is ballistol to now thank you hickock

[@tompelley949]

I mix it with 9 parts water for my leather boots. I love Ballistol!

[@EpicCycling]

This guy provides more knowledge about firearms than the NRA, wikipedia and 10 gun forums combined. Hickok45 is a legend!

[@Dan-di9jd]

I want to say I watched this video nearly 10 years ago and right away bought the Cat-M4 tool and have been using it ever since. I still have the original one I bought from watching this video and it has served me well after this many years. I learned some tricks no doubt but the tool has helped me keep my carrier clean. I was actually looking at it Friday after coming home from the range and chuckled and thought about this video.

[@hickok45]

Yeah, and I think those tools have not been available for many years.

[@samspace81]

I think any good lube will work! Lately I've been stuck on Wilson Combat Ultima-Lube II products.

[@boblittlejohn]

Thanks for introducing me to the CATM4 Tool!!! AWESOME!!!!

[@10usausa]

I just want to know who is the 99 people who dislike this video !!!!

[@davidteer80]

+Hazim Nadoom liberals

[@mingazzini]

David teer it’s definitely the liberals

[@ReadTheBibleDaily]

liberals and breakfree users lol

[@DeweySmithTattoos2]

Ballistol smells like booty but works great. I used it for the first time a few weeks ago. Smells like funk for sure. Lol.

[@jorgeelprimo714]

Dewey Smith yup exactly threw me off smelled expired lol

[@kensclark]

I have an AR cleaning kit, ramrodz swabs, Hoppes synthetic oil and cleaner, and Break Free CLP. I just got the CLP. It's okay, but I might not use it when I REALLY want to get everything clean. I clean everything as good as possible no matter how many rounds I shoot :P

[@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC]

Thanks much Hickok 45 for showing us this. Especially good for new owners of the fine AR 15. Now that I'm disabled and in almost constant pain, I don't shoot anymore, but getting an excellent gun smith to clean mine up for long term storage. I sure do miss going shooting like when I was younger and a lot more able.

[@dreadnought1984]

We kept them dry in the desert to keep the dust from building up in the action. Keep her wet every where else.

[@brianbkaraoke]

You'll want to use Graphite in the desert environment for lubrication instead of no lubrication, but no lubrication would be better than using oil in the desert for sure.

[@dreadnought1984]

@@brianbkaraoke This is good stuff. They didn't give us any graphite, just GI CLP. We sprayed it on, and wiped it clean as good as we could. Didn't seem to give any problems, but I wasn't an "operator". Just a guy with a wrench and an A2 to help me sleep at night.

[@nasariomarquez8192]

I understand that bro, we were more concerned with the humidity n moisture , early 70's

[@Wetlax11]

"I now have two loves in my life...big city livinnn and a voodoo woman named Phyllis!"

[@t77snapshot]

The CAT M4 tool is pretty cool.

[@nasariomarquez8192]

Handier than a pocket on a shirt

[@PeltorHennadii]

Don't you use some consistent grease after cleaning your bolt carrier group, smthg like Ballistol gun Vaseline? It's good to put it in thin layer on high friction parts. Vaseline (or any other consistent grease) just stays where you put it, it doesn't burn out and vapour like oils during shooting However, I took this from Reid' Henricks Valour Rigde videos (he shown it on his AK bolt and bolt carr example) Thank you for your amazing videos!!

[@travisbuckman5563]

The only "bad" thing that can happen from having an excess of oil is that extra carbon/gunk will build up because it will bond with the oil and stick. So as long as you dont mind cleaning your weapon, you're golden. (With most weapons)

[@vinniegarcia8518]

Thank you for the vid, I just got my first AR I was afraid to shoot it because I was uneducated in the cleaning proses. I feel really confident now thanks again. Keep up the good work.

[@sourbrothers73]

All the little parts can be overwhelming

[@conniehammond5357]

i use 10w40 motor oil

[@sourbrothers73]

Mobil 1 squad

[@brian-8674]

Hickok cleaning guide: Glock: put a drop here and put one here then dry the extra. Put it together. Ar 15: if its bad i just soak it in a jar.

[@wayneguraleczka1544]

Inexpensive 7.62 x39 AR for sale inexpensive 7.62 x39 AR

[@wnewman2]

Yes but Hoppe's #9 can not only clean your rifle but you can use it as aftershave. Nothing smells like your gun room wafting the wonderful scent of Hoppe's # 9. Used it for 50 years and counting. Used LSA and bore cleaner in the Marine Corps, And actually boiled my M16 in a drum of water and spic n span getting ready for the Colonels junk on the bunk inspections. Bottom line, a clean rifle is a happy rifle regardless of what you use. Never neglect it, it is your best friend.

[@ChefJohnCardona]

You are outstanding sir, Thank you for your knowledge I appreciate your work. I’ve been looking to purchasing a Core15 riffle but have not seen any profesional reviews like yours for that company. I know they are a Veterans run and veterans own the company. Is there a possibility or any way that you can please do a review of their Ar15 5.56 riffles sometime. Would love to see an honest review sir. Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for your time. Semper Fidelis Sir !!

[@cheddardubstep3357]

4:03 "reloading room" i have to see that

[@Securitydad209]

Thank you in 22 your still the best teacher ever! ❤

[@georgepavlik9055]

Had to google the Cat M4 tool, Amazon does have them forsale.

[@jodikent2005]

man, I've been shooting & dealing with guns since I was knee high 2 a grasshopper BUT 4 all intensive instructions as it pertains 2 safety, care, stress points, common knowledge... I thank God 4 simple folk like u, Thanks 4 keepin it simple, keepin it real & being honest!

[@ruatonim]

The video worked out great. I got out my table, cleaning supplies and new ar-15 and just followed along. Everything went back together like I was an old pro even though this is the first time I have cleaned it or more so getting it ready for it's first use tomorrow. Great video.

[@DavidLowry1]

Smart man. Very good cleaning vid.

[@stevenrichards3699]

How can an old timer like you(and me) not be using Hoppes # 9 ? I don't know any gun guy in my circle that did not use the stuff !

[@mason1011]

+steven richards because there are multitudes of other products that work just as well as hoppes #9

[@mason1011]

+steven richards because there are multitudes of other products that work just as well as hoppes #9

[@Mason-eu2so]

steven richards It smells great too.

[@ww2history206]

steven richards haha I use that and I'm 15😂😂😂😂 it ain't just for old fellows.

[@stevemalone6012]

That's what I use. It smells so good. Never tried any of these two in one sprays..

[@jester556]

use grease in the buffer tube. eliminates almost all the noise and pulls back smoother.

[@blackticalmayhem8461]

It will gum up no thanks 😂

[@brucearner]

Im 59 and have been around and owned guns all my life, but just bought my first AR(Ruger 556), and your videos on the AR have been very informative, an fun to watch. Big fan

[@erddolbow7771]

We need more men like him in this world.

[@seancullen927]

Just bought my first AR 15, Decided on the Ruger AR 556 after seeing your videos on it.

[@789295]

I recently drank the AR koolade and bought one to add to my firearm collection. Having a blast learning about it and developing quite a new respect for the 5.56 ammo. Your video was a very helpful instruction on how to take apart the bolt assembly. Surprisingly similar to the gas systems on my shotguns. Same concept I mean. Thanks again!

[@Shimmerscale]

Just like You said, there are seasoned shooters and there are also many new guys in the field. Thank You for making it easy, and explaining how and why for everyone looking for answers. Your channel is making a lot of good for all shooters, starting from very important basic safety rules, cleaning, maintenance and ending with reviews of fascinating guns, squib loads, and guns shooting from an open bolt, also making ranges a safer place. Keep up the good work, I always enjoy Your updates. PS. Like somebody said here, You are like a Dad to my guns if I need an advice on a subject, I start from looking here and I have never been disappointed.

[@lazvt8469]

Cut my teeth with handguns at 56....2 yrs ago...watching Hickok of course and other YT greats and going to range weekly, THOUSANDS of rounds...10s of thousands of dry fires, and countless draws from appendix...a half dozen handguns in my collection, even learning how to gunsmith too. Love it. Now rifles pique my curiosity. Fixing to pull the trigger on my first rifle, especially now with BETO's (and the Dems) talk of banning ARs/AK's. Idiot.

[@hickok45]

Yeah, the politicians talking right now about confiscating semi-auto rifles are probably increasing the number of them in civilian hands by another million or two. They might win some of those "sales awards" that Obama and Clinton won a few years back. If their plan is to put lots of additional firearms into people's hands and to stimulate the firearms industry, they are achieving their goal. :-)

[@planetsypherrecords]

Hey Brotha, I live in Hendersonville. I really appreciate your videos. Do you ever have people visit your range?

[@hickok45]

See FAQ Videos.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

James Misplaced no he doesn't

[@cthomasr]

New AR owner here. This is a big help. Thank you sir!!

[@MrZacfisher]

great video ill remember to keep it oiled, ive kept it clean, i clean after every good day of shooting, i had been oiling it a little but not everytime thx

[@rkrzbk]

Be careful with Q tips. I almost had one break off inside the gas key. That would be a pain to get out. Same with the gas tube. I couldn't imagine getting one stuck in there. Turns a 30 min cleaning job to a 1 hour pain in the ass

[@rvkhaynes2052]

Just bought my first AR 5.56 Ruger , your breakdown was thorough and easy to follow. I’m confident I can break down & clean with your video help. Thanks for taking time to show us.

[@Corelogik73]

Just got my first AR, thanks for the tips,...

[@victorsmith776]

Just took my first ar down for the first time...I'm gonna tell you what i've not been more stressed that i'd break something in a long time.

[@whitedynamite5379]

Victor Smith that and the stress of loosing some little pin! I get what you're saying.

[@Sally10268]

We've all been there brother. I was sweating bullets. Lol. You took me back.

[@ed0985587]

Thanks for taking the time to educate us! Anyone using motor oil to lube their AR? Hearing that it is just as good if not better for lubricant use..

[@ryanguhr]

ed0985587 a friend of mine uses transmission fluid in a syringe.

[@saifa6359]

ed0985587 The guy who is on the channel VickersTactical is a big advocate of motor oil.

[@pole_barn_builder]

Vegetable Oil! Works wonders

[@ryanwalker4491]

Cleaning my AR-15 was surprisingly easier than I expected. Didn't have a bore snake, so I'll need to invest in one. Life is good 👍

[@TalmidofMemra]

Question how easy is it to clean with one hand?? I ask this question because I have Cerebral palsy I’m not able to use my right hand, but I can use my right arm. I’m thinking of getting an AR and I’m just curious how much I’m able to clean it without asking for help.

[@joselago8574]

just use motor oil,that's what i used in angola for 23 months in an old ak-47 and never a single problem

[@MrS22222]

Motor oil is great for breaking down carbon deposits.

[@DarkDracus]

“The bob ross of guns” lol I saw a comment and had to repost it

[@ronaldwells4427]

AK's rule

[@Dirtkid98505]

AR's dominate

[@blasagna10]

they're working REAL well for those cavemen over in Afghanistan, right? AR's all day

[@ronaldwells4427]

Dirtkid98505 Oh, yeah, they dominate: feed jams, gas pressure failure, gas ring failure, extractor failure, gas tube melt, "pin walk", cleaning patch decimation, cleaner/ lube consumption, and the realm of special maintenance tools requirement in spades! I have both, sorry, the AK-74 rules.

[@Dirtkid98505]

Ronald Wells Have had AR's all my life and have had minimum failures ie cheap magazines. I also like being able to hit targets at 400+ yards with the same rifle used in CQB engagements, when's the last time you saw an AK at any 3 gun competitions. Ergonomic, light weight, light round( don't tell me it can't stop a person it's not a .30 carbine), balanced, availability of rifles, ammo, variations, and parts in western hemisphere and NATO nations, not reliant on imported ammo ( recent case: surplus 5.45, 7N6, was just banned from import) accessories and quick change out! right choice for US citizens. Only way I'd take an AK over an AR is if I could get an original. And I'm not comparing it to soldiers in Afghanistan, because this isn't Afghanistan it's the US. And I am talking about for civilian use and market. Hell yeah if I was going into combat with supplied ammo I would take a AK74(standard, M, Krink, or 105) any day.

[@b.g.d.1776]

Just get a 6.8 mm Ar and get more than double the Kinetic energy of the 5.56 like 7.62 and still less recoil and same accuracy. And for reliability keep it clean or get a piston driven one. More customizable too.

[@CookbookAdventures]

Hickok will always be the Bob Ross of guns. Thanks for everything.

[@edwingallardo5992]

president master cleaning expert skills master the rifle very excellent powerful weapon great fantastic have nice day"

[@chocorrol922]

Can’t believe I wasted several minutes on another video, before realizing this existed.