How To Clean Your Rifle like A Pro

[@darksidecarnival5385]

This made me realize how much more work I need to do when I clean my rifle. Excellent production & instruction! Thanks guys

[@MDTTAC]

You're welcome and thank you for watching

[@scottbeverly188]

I was just watching cleaning videos from benchrest shooters and F class shooters and the difference between cleaning regimes is pretty big. Some said they only cleaned when accuracy started dropping off while most others cleaned after every match. Benchrest guys clean before, during and after so they might be considered a little extreme, but it would be hard to argue their thinking if they are winning matches. I know for a fact that I need to step up my rifle cleaning game.

[@MR619Can]

show me 100 shooters and I will show you 100 different ways to clean a gun and probably 80 different concoctions to lube/degrease/decarbon/decopper.

[@joshwilson7008]

Every video MDT puts out is worth watching. They’ve changed the way I use and care for my rifles.

[@MDTTAC]

Thank you watching and appreciate the feedback. Very happy to hear you are getting great value out of our videos

[@Brentor14]

Gunsmith tip break cleaner will strip carbon off steel like no one’s business and dry residue free, will also blast off cosmoline and bluing salt gunk it can also clean your rotors I guess

[@TheSavanto]

And the finish off AK’s

[@Levidanielz]

I've been cleaning my rifles the exact same way as you guys after watching Eric Cortina's video on Thomas "Speedy" Gonzales's cleaning video. Basically a coppy past +/- a few details. Excellent vidéo guys.

[@mitchstilborn]

Excellent video, thank you very much. Would love a borescope analysis video too. Everyone says to use one, to check for x, but I find very little information on what to actually look for.

[@MDTTAC]

Great suggestion

[@gregmoore9813]

Great video. Learned a lot from two of the best!

[@andrewstoll4548]

Would be nice if they made different sized chamber brushes like they have for .223/5.56 ARs.

[@eggbert191]

Use a shotgun brush for the chamber

[@mindaugask1]

Use .308

[@FrancisColonPRS]

100% agree

[@xBobby]

@@FrancisColonPRSso even when brushing the bore you still use a 30cal brush? And I noticed you guys are using the black handle rod which is for 223 cal any particular reason for that? I always assumed you’d want everything to be the same as the caliber you’re cleaning.

[@user-dw4cv3xq5u]

This is an awesome video. Learned a ton and especially that I’ve been skipping some steps and need to buy some new cleaning gear to do it properly.

[@MDTTAC]

Thank you for watching and glad to hear you enjoyed the video

[@trevorhawkins8757]

Wet a patch with BoreTech carbon remover, let it sit on the carbon ring for 15 minutes, spin it 10-15 times, push 2 dry patches through and I’m done. Run my bore scope and it’s perfectly clean.

[@danielmccarthyy]

How do you spin it?

[@trevorhawkins8757]

@@danielmccarthyy I have a 12” rod that doesn’t spin freely like my longer rods.

[@DM-w5o]

I put a tray under the muzzle to catch patches. Don’t have a suppressor, so sometimes I get lazy and spray the brake down with action cleaner. It dries completely.

[@trehawker4045]

Why isn't MDT making a comprehensive PRS cleaning kit?

[@mealteam6masterchef]

because it wouldn't sell. Most PRS shooters clean their guns with very different tools and liquids.

[@trehawker4045]

@mealteam6masterchef Somewhat. We all use rods, and bore guides. We all use jags. We all sometimes use nylon brushes. We all need pretty much the same stuff. Liquids, I get.vast array already.

[@scottlanghorst1483]

Thanks for the insights and instruction. Happy New Year to you and yours for 2024 guys.🤙

[@MDTTAC]

Thank you and happy new year to you too

[@LRS22LR]

Same process for a precision 22LR? Awesome video!

[@fatd0g]

Very helpful video, thanks! Noticed grease for the bolt lugs but no oil in the bore - is that just for matches?

[@MDTTAC]

Just need to grease your bolt

[@FrancisColonPRS]

We don't oil the bore directly because we generally shoot our rifles often enough to prevent solvent/corrosion from storage.

[@patrickgjorven7832]

I wouldn't do that to any rifle in the bore. Reason is it would end up like having rain water droplets plugging the bore, and we all know what happens to rifle barrels when you try to shoot it when water is in the barrel.

[@scottsmith7778]

Great video! Do you have a complete shopping list of all items used there? I'm new to cleaning a long range rifle. Thanks in advance.

[@MDTTAC]

Fair point. The most important part is making sure that your chamber and bolt are cleaned regularly.

[@turtlex5994]

Is it OK to pull jags and brushes back threw the crown like that? My instructor told me to push through from the breech one way only and remove the jag or patch after each stroke which makes it a lot harder work but he said it was worth it to protect the crown.

[@MDTTAC]

Yes, it will be ok

[@Just_Samson]

Will there be a “cleaning your sunglasses before recording a video” video in the coming future? 😂

[@eggbert191]

I use a 1 liter plastic bottle over my muzzle when cleaning. Cut it in half about halfway down the bottle so it can be spread apart to go over the muzzle. All the patches and any spray from brushes are all contained in the bottle

[@mkpears]

...learned quite a bit ! ...so, how often do you clean ? after every match (~200 shots or so ) ?

[@MDTTAC]

Usually, after every match

[@chrisparsons2513]

this is for Chad, I notice you are now using a magnifier on your rifle so you can see the lines better, what brand of magnifier are you using I just bought the Gen II Pro Series Turret Magnifier. it really helps with my old eyes LOL

[@tomi6261]

This is a great video. Thanks for sharing

[@MDTTAC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@beres70]

What suppressors are they exactly? Thank you!

[@NiteQwill_]

Area419 Maverick

[@beres70]

@@NiteQwill_ thank you!

[@kten237]

Can you please make a video on ‘How to break in your new barrel’.

[@emorelix]

Modern barrels don't have a break in period.

[@tetrakosarihondaturbo2810]

Could you please do a test with moisture? What is happening after all when we have increase in moisture? Does the air density increase or not?

[@MDTTAC]

Thank you for the idea and I will make sure to pass it onto our team.

[@akalooker1]

Maybe I just missed it, but how long were the cleaning rods you used? Thanks for such a detailed video, it was very beneficial.

[@sjcrw]

use as needed. I used a 36 on my 24" 223, works fine. until when switched to 6.5prc. the stock's cheek riser simply can't be removed, and the handle is too big, so had to upgrade to a 40 or 44" rod. you don't need a super long rod, sometime the bigger jag went out of the muzzle then come back might be a problem, finding 1 rod to fit all rifles are tough. at the of the day, you might ended up with couple anyways.

[@derrickwhitten8178]

Best chamber cleaning method has been a mystery to me. Good info. My main question from the video is Francis said to you a 30 cal brush on a 6mm barrel. I have a 6mm nylon brush that is extremely difficult to get down the bore. My 6mm brass brush does fine, but going to a 30 cal nylon brush seems impossible. Just in my experience

[@MDTTAC]

Whatever works best for you and is able to get it clean.

[@FrancisColonPRS]

The 30 cal nylon brush I use has thin bristles that flex out of the way. I've experienced what you are referring to also. As the brush gets larger, the thin bristles can deform/bend out of the way easier. Some of the high quality nylon brushes are too dense to use the method I demonstrated in video.

[@derrickwhitten8178]

Thanks for the response Francis! 👍

[@dedon03]

What type of muzzle devices are you two running on your rifles

[@PW_SD]

Did they use undersized brushes in order to pull back through the barrel ? Or reverse the brush direction by coming all the way out the muzzle ?

[@Go__Birds]

Brushes aren't made directional. They work the same forward and backwards. You just have to go all of the way out before changing directions

[@charliebui7805]

Anyone know what grip is Chad running? Looks interesting

[@MDTTAC]

His own custom made grip

[@jaredlee5963]

Would love links to all these products

[@DanielReyes-hz1qk]

Unrelated question, but with fixed stocks and barrels that long in what kind of case do you transport your rifles? I have hard cases long enough but they're too bulky, and most soft cases max out at 46 inches inside.

[@MDTTAC]

People will try to use a a folding buttstock to be able to stow easier, however, when that is not available, you will need to just go with a longer case.

[@42N8_1]

I have heard many differences in cleaning methods. It would be a nice video if you would have explained the problems associated with cleaning or lack of cleaning based on some of these other theories.

[@MDTTAC]

Great suggestion!

[@sleepyghost4297]

What are those attachments called that cover the top of the barrel? Or is that just an enclosed chassis?

[@MDTTAC]

It's our control bridge for the ACC Elite, they screw into the top of the forend

[@JGF6237]

Which bore scope are you using?

[@shawnkiely6472]

Where can we get a 2 piece carbon cleaning rod that fits in a cue case?

[@warddanger]

i am embarrassed to admit how much i learned from this video

[@brycebedwell9016]

I wish finding the tools they use to clean their rifles was easier

[@realsavour]

Where do I buy all this stuff?

[@LRS22LR]

Boretech is a good website. I’ve ordered stuff there in the past.

[@donnywright4487]

Midway USA has the cleaning products, Amazon has borescopes.

[@Ilyaskynet]

Thanks for the video, but I'm cleaning more thoroughly 😊

[@thefiremeister]

What solvents are you using?

[@MDTTAC]

Chad uses patch out, but there are many great bore solvents out there

[@robkosack8875]

Who makes the chin/cheek pad on Francis’ rifle?

[@MDTTAC]

a custom made cheek pad

[@off_zenithttv750]

What is the muzzle brake that they using?

[@FrancisColonPRS]

Those are actually suppressors. The Area 419 Maverick is the device shown in video.

[@NorthernYankee]

What size chamber brush is being used?

[@MDTTAC]

Depends on the caliber, you can get caliber specific ones.

[@Vuntermonkey]

Pressure washer, dish soap, and leaf blower.

[@dillanludwig6272]

Are nylon brushes better than bronze?

[@MDTTAC]

You can use nylon as it is my flexible

[@longrangehunter6393]

Where can I get the buttstock weights they are using?

[@m7791]

0:22 …. rifle cleaning tips from a guy wearing filthy glasses 😂

[@jasoneverett7343]

Cordless drill with brass brush to save time

[@spldrong]

I dont agree with Cleaning copper I've seen a lot of data that says you want to keep copper... most of the time

[@jameshogan-o8q]

Guys must have been marine corps armorers sheesh

[@rustinpeace7466]

All were nylon brushes?

[@donnywright4487]

Yes.

[@WJamesBeoch]

PRS shooters clean their rifles? 😜

[@FrancisColonPRS]

😂😂😂 every 7th Monday of the month!

[@g.e.fourie5672]

And of course everyone can afford the thousands it costs to buy the equipment you use and recommend 🙄🙄🙄 And the description should be clean a "barrel" like a pro - that's all your cleaned. What about the rest of the rifle??? No "PRO" only cleans the barrel.

[@TheTdwilson]

The sport of precision rifle is expensive. These guys will burn multiple barrels a season at $1k per. The cleaning gear you see in this video is a spit in the bucket for these guys. Maybe choose a different method or watch a different video if this one offends your sensibilities?

[@DanLeith1987]

You have to pay to play. Also the majority of this can be bought for around $100, less the bore scope (about another $100) for many cleanings. For folks that compete on the level these guys do, the barrel condition is imperative.

[@jacobdeem8187]

I bet your a progressive, you sound like one

[@toddb930]

What else would you clean? I thought they did a thorough job in cleaning the action and barrel.

[@BingBangBoom409]

What is that offhand grip I see so many of you MDT guys running on your chassis forends? I’ve tried to find it online but no luck.

[@MDTTAC]

The one on Chad Hecklers build?

[@FrancisColonPRS]

That's a custom support I designed a year or two ago.