ULTIMATE AR-15 CLEANING AND TAKE-DOWN with Jerry Miculek! (4K)

World record & champion shooter, Jerry Miculek, shows us how to completely take down and clean an AR-15 style rifle. All filmed in 4K ultra high def so absolutely no detail is missed!
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[@willythemailman3911]

lube is cheaper than metal. I scrub everything with a toothbrush after every range / hunting session. CLP works great but it leaves a horrible taste on my toothbrush. Thanks for another awesome video

[@MOBROOKS]

Hahahahaha

[@georgemoomaw9437]

TOO FUNNY ! .... Silly boy, rinse your tooth brush out. It amazes me on how I have to explain some of the most basic concepts to some people.

[@gosutomarin1775]

LMAO...

[@motoGPness]

As long as it's recommended by 9 out of 10 shooters I'm all in!

[@ibelieveyourlies1984]

Do you have the whitest teeth ever? lol

[@FordTransitVan23]

I love the criticisms. This man has shot more bullets then everyone commenting. He is firearm royalty. Greatest of all time. Thank you for your excellent and informative video. I appreciate you letting us into your knowledge base. God bless.

[@davelawson8568]

This was the poorest instruction video I have ever seen on the AR15.

[@TheDustinriddle]

Then you ought to probably not own one@@davelawson8568 if you find this uninformative

[@davelawson8568]

@@TheDustinriddle I have been watching many instruction videos on AR and AK ... this is easily the most amatuerish

[@TheDustinriddle]

Dave Lawson while this “maybe the most amateurish” If you simply google this mans name you will find all of his world records, and more information than the average can process in a lifetime of QUALITY advice and unparalleled professionalism. Who cares if this “looks amateur” the philosophy is still the same. Clean you gun like, and as thoroughly as Jerry Miculek and your gun will perform flawlessly and as it was intended to. Don’t judge a book by its cover. I’d give this guy one bullet and a pistol and you a 1000 rounds and a military grade weapon and my money still goes on him.

[@davelawson8568]

@@TheDustinriddle I am well aware of this man and his history, that is why I was so surprised at this effort. It is not his usual standard by a mile.

[@tweevers2]

"You want to check everything,you want to assume everything is wrong until you certify it as being right."

[@evansimmons6894]

“You want to assume everything is wrong until you certify that it’s right.” Good rule. This guy’s awesome.

[@daspiper8941]

~I love to clean my firearms. I'm in no hurry so I take my time. I find it relaxes me. It may take me one to two hours to clean my AR. A clean firearm is a happy firearm, so take care of yours and hopefully it'll take care of you when the time comes to use it to defend lives. ~This is a great tutorial and Jerry is giving us his knowledge for free so I'll take advantage of his generosity.

[@mnrodriguez]

Same here! I usually clean my brother's and my cousin's firearms. They love shooting, but cleaning...I enjoy both!!!

[@EEST-Militia]

I totally agree with you, cleaning my guns is relaxing for me, and it also take me one to two hours to clean my AR, Italian made. ADC.

[@geraldmiller5232]

yep it takes me about two hours also. but when i am finished that dude is clean.

[@user-ps7ou9so2h]

I know this is an old post but yes 100% i clean 2 rounds or 500, you can eat off my weapons figuratively,got a friend shoots alot brings out gen 5 glock 17 1 day with eractic ejection stove pipes , had not cleaned since he bought it,i dont get it over 1 year earlyer ,

[@WhiskeyNGuns]

So all I found out is that the greatest shooter of all time cleans his rifle with the same shit that I do. Paper towels, CLP, and some brushes... I love this guy

[@kylesonsalla7620]

Forgot the ultrasonic cleaner lol

[@taunokekkonen5733]

I bet Mike Tyson uses toilet paper to wipe his ass, just like I do!

[@jaythus3181]

@@taunokekkonen5733 nah he seems like a bidet kinda guy

[@hube235]

I started out using CLP in my adventure getting into shooting and was introduced to Shooters Lube and never looked back. It's a lot less messier, cleans easier, and leaves no harsh fumes. Lots of shooter youtube channels have promo codes u can use to save a buck or two.

[@dustyrhodes1655]

This legend did my CCW class back in 2006....being in his presence made me a 30% better shooter.

[@TheDrRJP]

Great video, Jerry. My only comment is that I would have liked to see a close-up of where and how you were lubricating the pivot points of the trigger group since i had not seen that done in other cleaning videos.

[@DangerClose13E]

I think the "brake cleaner" was meant to remove any oil and debris. The trigger group should not be oiled as that will attract more dirt and debris.

[@FartInYourFace234]

@@DangerClose13E 30:50

[@rwsmith7638]

Agreed. More close ups would be helpful all the way through.

[@mysteriousoklahoma777]

More close ups…smh.

[@ericdavis1438]

Every time I watch a video about something I have done many times, I still pay close attention because there might be one nugget of critical information that I hadn't thought of before. Jerry just gave about 5 more nuggets of information to pay attention to on AR's. Thanks Jerry, job well done! The bore guide is critical on AR's & small bore center fire rifles. Sloppy handling of a cleaning rod can really accelerate throat erosion just ahead of the chamber area, very detrimental to accuracy.

[@debbiestimac5175]

What people don't realize is that when they angle the cleaning rod or pull a bore snake sideways out of the barrel on the bore side, they lap the crown of the barrel, where it seats. The only way to repair that kind of damage is to remove the barrel and have it machined in a lathe. They've made a compression leak in the chamber by not being square to bore while cleaning. OCD bore scrubbing does way more harm than good. Ask Jerry or anyone from the SoCom community.

[@Brianchse]

Jerry has so much knowledge, its great that he shares it with everyone willing to listen. Excellent

[@kevinschultz1860]

Why do I get the feeling this gentleman has forgotten more than I will ever know about firearms. Awesome lesson on what to do or more importantly what not to do. Thank you sir

[@cokedaz]

"Such a good grease it got away from me" I seriously laughed for a minute straight from that comment.

[@2aEdu]

+cokedaz Yes, I thought that was funny too.

[@allensparks8463]

Remington model 33

[@MrMichaelthornton]

I read this comment before I got to that part of the video, and I tried so hard not to laugh, but the harder I tried, the harder I laughed.

[@smjohn4640]

Thank you Jerry. I completed my first AR15 rifle build August 2022, and I finally took it to the range 04/06/23. I used this video for cleaning instructions and cleaned it today. Although I didn't disassemble the BCG. It seemed a bit intimidating to do, but after watching this video a couple times, I think I'll try disassembling the BCG. Thanks again Jerry.

[@CharlesSnyder]

Jerry, great presentation! From a former 91F Small Arms Repair/Artillery NCO, you've covered all the details that I'd tell my soldiers. If I was still in the military, I'd use this as part of my training regimen. I like how you clean the buffer tube and oil it, it's the same way that I do it and I would show that tip to others. One minor correction, the U.S. military uses tapered bolt action cam pins, just like yours. They might have staked it in earlier versions, but modern M16/M4 rifle/carbine's use tapered. Thanks for the presentation!

[@dthundergunb3115]

I think the damn idea of brake cleaner or what I'm going to try in a bit, some carb/choke cleaner was damn genius, a strong spraying cleaner that dries quickly. Idk why I didn't think of that...if it blows the chamber clean quicker than rubbing it all out with cloth strips I'm down to with that! Just lube afterwards and I'm good to go. I'm also gonna try that on my 1977 Marlin Model 60 that old 22 gets nasty quick and the model 60 hates excess oil or lube... I wipe the guts with an oil soaked rag I use to lube my bullet molds I put the remnants of my 2 strike oil bottles on the rag and it's not failed me yet.

[@fmolds]

DTundergun stay with the brake ckeaner . It leaves no residue. Carb/choke cleaner does .

[@penanceeeee]

I wish Jerry live forever. What an awesome character this man has!

[@michaellorusso4912]

We all live forever. We are eternal beings, made in the image of God. If you’re saved, you have eternal life in the glory of Heaven. If you’re not saved, you’ll suffer eternal damnation in the pit of Hell.

[@musicsnob4226]

This man is a national treasure. I fear that there isn't anybody like him who is going to carry the torch for future generations after he passes on.

[@65427]

In todays market, that wall of ammo would get you a real nice house

[@a_brit_in_tx9603]

This video is why Mr Miculek is a living legend - not only can he shoot better than anyone but has the knowledge and humility to bring us some of the best instruction/information videos out there to share his knowledge. Thank you sir!

[@lectro88]

This fine man has forgotten more than most people will ever know about guns. He is a legend in the gun community and no question as to why. So far as close ups people are grumbling about..If you have 1 of these firearms and ever taken it apart, you should understand what he's talking about. everyone is a self proclaimed expert as to how they want things their way. Take the knowledge at hand and Shut up Great job Jerry... AS ALWAYS, sir.

[@henryhernandezsrgpatriot8560]

lectro88 Brotha, I was thinking the same thing. I’m a LEO who has taken ARs apart many times, so the close-ups were not required. People need to just be content that this Legend took 35 minutes of his time to teach you something so critical. I cleaned a rifle by following his steps and tips, and even had my daughter help as well. She learned so much from his insight.

[@crypto_creep8222]

Is it me or does everyone wish Jerry was the second grandpa 🤷‍♂️

[@rob-vz4wt]

Hell no, I wish he was my first and only grandpa.

[@samstealth7396]

@@rob-vz4wt lol was about to say "or 1st"

[@leonardjackson7634]

He's my youtube grandpa 🙆🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️🤐

[@donbarile8916]

well shoot, he's my age... brother from another mother.... maybe.

[@The_White_Mandingo]

More like brother!

[@veronicacastro565]

What a cool cat. I learn something new EVERY time I listen to him Thanks Jerry!

[@laneca89]

I love his commentary "burning up all my ammo" haha

[@KSxJoker]

laneca89 I was searching for someone who noticed his little quip about his daughter lol

[@laneca89]

@@KSxJoker I love his commentary in general. That one just had me rolling haha

[@ianwheeler8764]

Very thorough cleaning and lubrication video. It would have been nice to get more close up camera shots of some of the detail work you did though. Thanks.

[@williamtell414]

To those with criticisms, this was not a tutorial for beginners. Jerry was showing some more advanced techniques that you will not get out of the Tech Manual or manufacturers' instructions. Pay attention to the inspection tips, where to look for damage or wear. This man has shot millions of rounds. I have several hundred thousand under my belt, and some of them were on the same squads at the IRC with him. Letting the gun sit and the solvent work is key. While Jerry did not mention any specific products (sponsorship issues) I have an old school recommendation. Good old Hoppes No 9 is still fantastic on loosening carbon and barrel fouling. It has oil in it so it will not result in corrosion, even leaving it on for days. One sure way to get out fouling without work is wet the barrel with Hoppes and leave it overnight, or longer. Patch it wet on successive days until the patch comes out clean, not green. If you are so inclined, put a drop or two in the gas tube and leave it. Any carbon will be softened and blow out upon first firing. A caveat, do not use Hoppes No 9 to brush the bore. This solvent attacks copper and a bronze bore brush will not last. Initial brushing should be done with non-copper eating solvent. I shot High Power for years and match conditioned M1 Garands with staked gas cylinders should not be fully disassembled for cleaning. Indeed the Marine Corp team rifles had the actions epoxied into the stocks and the stocks had to be broken off for major work. The gas cylinder was kept from clogging with carbon by running a few drops of Hoppes No 9 down the operating rod into the cylinder before and after each match. Again the carbon is kept wet and soft and just blows out upon firing. With a stainless barrel and reasonable storage conditions, the Hoppes No 9 is fine to leave in the barrel. On ARs I disassemble and wet parts with Hoppes. Let it sit, and finish cleaning the next day. Very little time actually working on the gun is needed, most of the carbon wipes off.

[@jamesoconnor2366]

Jerry, this is a great video and the information is wonderful! I'm a retired Police Officer Firearms Instructor "from the great state of " NewJersey and I was hoping to get more out of it (because no matter how much you know, you can always learn more) but I couldn't see what you were doing during the most critical parts of the cleaning due to poor camera work. I know it might be a pain in the neck but would you mind remaking this video using a better camera person? There's so much critical information that was lost due to the poor camera work. They say that "a picture is worth a thousand words" and it would be absolutely wonderful if you would remake this video. I always showed your shooting videos to my Officers during Firearms Training Classes and I would tell them, "Imagine pulling a car over and having someone as highly trained in firearms as Jerry Michalak jump out and start pumping rounds through your patrol car's front windshield before you get out of car, are you tactically and mentally prepared to deal with a situation like that? " Boy, that would really get my Officers thinking more tactically during their, sometimes mundane, shifts! Thank you so much for everything you've done for the shooting sports and for Law Enforcement Officers worldwide. I hope you realize that you've made a great impact on Firearms Training and Firearms Safety and have set the bar high for all of us who have welcomed firearms into their lives. I hope you, Kay, Lena and your entire "Shootout Lane" family have a wonderful Christmas Holiday Season and an awesome 2021!!! Please stay safe during these dangerous and uncertain times, my Friend! If you ever need a contact in NewJersey, well you got one now!!! Sincerely and respectfully, Jimmy O'Connor Millington, NJ

[@henryhelen09]

Amazing. I've been a fan, and listening to Van Halen my entire life. I'm 56 years old and discovered VH in Jr High. I still listen to them. They never get old to me. In my opinion, musically, they were the best rock band ever. Your discovery of this riff is equally impressive. Mind blown. Keep up the great content. 🤘😎

[@StarfishPrime7]

"You wanna have no live ammunition anywhere on the table". A couple million rounds on the back wall is good, haha.

[@patriotkieler9750]

Thanks for sharing your process. Loved it! I am an Army Veteran and it's great to see how others perform their cleaning processes. cleanliness equals reliability and longevity. when I was in the military that OTIS tool didn't exist. All the tools on the market now for the AR platform has really made people spoiled. I remember all the time i spent on my M16. I am so glad that the AR platform has become America's number 1 sporting rifle. As soon as I saw that OTIS tool on the market for the BCG I bought it right away it's very handy.

[@lkj0822g]

If the wall of ammo wasn't enough to attest to Jerry's statement of "I shoot a lot", the pallet of contact cleaner and gun grease in the garage should be.... LOL "Assume everything is broken until you confirm it is not..." So true and applicable to EVERYTHING mechanical (and a few that are not).

[@theramblingsoflarry9290]

What I like about the videos is the safety, chamber flag, no ammo on the table or near to interject into the system. I know many people that thought the gun was empty and fired off a round. I was teaching gun safety and the young lady that was teaching with me had a gun that the extractor didn't pull the round out, she looked in but really didn't look. she closed the slide pointed the barrel up and shot a hole in the ceiling of the building we were using. The owners were not happy LOL.

[@mrdaveyjones5432]

Jerry is my HERO! Love to watch him shoot! This AR cleaning video is one of the Best I’ve seen, he did some stuff I’ve been neglecting to do! Thanks Jerry 💥💥💥

[@smkrein]

This is still the best most coherent explanation of how to clean an AR or MSR. It tickles me that MR Miculek uses the same inexpensive rifle caddy that I continue to use, cause it works. Bravo!

[@keanukardashian3101]

I can watch any videos from this man all day. A simple and humble man that always has stories. On top of that, he is wise and full of experience. He always keeps away from politics which also a plus.

[@chief137mike]

Thanks Jerry, I have been learning great things from ole wise guys all my life.

[@callisto32]

Show us the the AR cleaning with the sonic cleaner for comparison. Thanks Jerry for such high quality videos.

[@johnskidmore1906]

The sonic cleaners rock. You literally drop the parts in the pan, add the proper amount/type of cleaning additive to the water and turn it on. Run repeatedly until clean to your specifications. Parts come out as clean as the day they were made. Just beware putting certain metals in as they can become discolored or 'changed'. When in doubt RTFM.

[@giobby66_cnl43]

@@johnskidmore1906 Should I take apart the bolt (extractor and ejector) before putting it on the cleaner? Also should I use acid or soap

[@hube235]

10:40: Truly great words to live by, whether you are troubleshooting a hardware issue or maintaining your gun: assume everything is wrong until you certify it is right.

[@mike_williams]

It would help if you could have an overhead camera looking down closely at what you're doing. Much of what you do is hidden by the stand.

[@charlesmartin2690]

Thank you Jerry for being willing to share some of your exquisite knowledge. You are so meticulous, careful and thorough and really enjoy that level of detail. The 4K recording really lets you get an excellent look at exactly what you're doing. Love your voice, I could listen to you talk all day.

[@davidcalbi9948]

Jerry's "favorite gun cleaning buddy" is the Channel Cleaning Tool by Calbico LLC.

[@danm400]

How about a link! Thanks!

[@throngcleaver]

@@danm400 Too lazy to copy and paste?

[@danm400]

@@throngcleaver Nope. Really old phone, it won't select text on these KZbin comments. Rather spend my litttle spare coin on ammo than a new phone. Thanks.

[@throngcleaver]

@@danm400 That's a perfectly good excuse. My apologies for being snarky. Happy shooting!

[@wes326]

A bipod also works well to stabilize the gun when opened for cleaning.

[@jorgiewtf]

Not how I was taught in the Army, but all my respect goes out to you and I definitely learned a couple of new cleaning techniques. Thank you, sir!

[@Theman3806]

The Army also taught soldiers to put oil down the gas key and, at another point, put oil into the holes on the side of the carrier. They also love their CLP which is a somewhat annoying product to use compared to the alternatives.

[@geraldmiller5232]

my son is in the air force and he said they did not want him to take the bolt apart. but he does now.

[@rogercrouch5866]

I'm watching your videos from 6 to 8 years ago and injoying all of them! Thank you for all you do for the gun community and myself included !

[@djfastfreddy8949]

Great video. Very informative. Some of the techniques of cleaning and assembly were missed because the camera did not show Jerry's hands handling the parts. Often there was just a medium range video running while he was talking and it would be left up to the viewer to figure specifics out.

[@leoguy1609]

That polymer tool you showed to take out the buffer and spring at 8:21 is a Slide rail channel tool designed for a 1911 pistol.

[@damiangrouse4564]

After 40 years of cleaning guns (and trying all the vegetable oils out there💰😢) I've settled on bore snakes, hoppes elite for cleaning and breakfree CLP for lube (there's s a surplus artillery CLP cleaner that I've seen at gun shows sometimes that's heavier duty). My two bitcoin's worth.

[@michaelponte7080]

Probably the most thoughtful cleaning guide I've seen thus far. Thank you for this and all of your instructional videos.

[@billwhitlatch431]

Great video. I would have love to see more close ups of bolt carrier disassembly.

[@RLowVaughn1]

There's only one video to watch on cleaning an AR style gun and this is it. If you're going to educate yourself on a particular subject learning from the best is the way to do it and Mr. Miculek has proven to be the best.

[@loki___1355]

Now, when I get out of the no fun zone they call California, I have a good reference for cleaning my late fathers rifles.

[@Johnnyboy200406]

Man I love hearing experienced guys share their methods

[@jcater269]

Very good video on the cleaning of the AR-15, Mr. Miculek. What would have made it excellent is if you listed above the comment section here the names/brands of all the various products you used to clean your gun (most of us are fairly curious about these things), and show us close-ups in the video of the exact locations of where you like to lube various parts. Thanks for the video!

[@PolarisRider06]

6:15 mark he states he's using bore solvent but CLP works just as good or even better use a sonic cleaner and a few seconds later he uses a spray clp on the carrier. So it kind of seems like he doesn't have much of a preference on cleaning supplies, whatever is handy.

[@PolarisRider06]

Lubrication points, if there is a moving part, lube it on its pivot points, anywhere there is metal on metal contact needs lubrication, he doesn't have any special secrets for where he puts oil, he puts it everywhere. Notice how often he says "wet gun" it's because everything has oil on it.

[@Rusted_Link]

I use brake clean as well but when I ask the “pros” at the local gun shops they act as if I’m committing a cardinal sin. I also lube the trigger pivot points and safety. A lot of other youtubers claim no lube is needed on or around the trigger. BTW is all that Lucas product in your garage gun lube?

[@killdozer3464]

The reason shop “pros” scoff at the use of non-gun specific cleaning products is because they are cheaper than the stuff they sell. I use contact cleaner, Simple Green, CLP, good ol Hoppes n.9. With all of those and some elbow grease I can clean all of my weapons.

[@mikefeddersen2476]

Scott, I heard Hickcock mention recently that he uses brake cleaner on his trigger parts.

[@Rusted_Link]

@@mikefeddersen2476 recently I've been using carbon lol.

[@organicmaterialsciencecorp6115]

This man is literally a dictionary, got to love it.

[@rkba4923]

Use the Bold Carrier for a bore guide. It actually helps clean out the inside of it. I also cover my optic lenses with masking tape to keep solvents off them. And, if I run out of old t-shirts, I just buy bulk painters rags for cleaning patches/rags. Work a bit better than paper towels and way cheaper than precut patches. I use syn motor oil and Hi-Temp Wheel Bearing grease to lube my semi-auto firearms mostly and don't remember last time I had a lube related failure. If it rolls, oil it; if it slides grease it. I also make my own CLP for less than a quarter an ounce by mixing equal parts ATF (Dexron II, IIe, III or later), odorless Mineral Spirits and low odor heater kerosene. If you shoot shotgun a lot and need plastic removal properties just mix in an equal part of Acetone. I generally use RemOil for things like trigger assemblies and non-chlorinated Brake Cleaner for Gun Blast as its same thing but cheaper. Fwiw

[@pcs3576]

I could watch this guy pick weeds and it would be entertaining. Thanks Jerry!

[@macross7k]

Can't you at least show us where he was putting the grease in? Camera man!

[@timothyvotaw7517]

Maybe have camera operator spend more time on the close-up of parts and your work. Thanks.

[@rickbyfield2190]

I agree, liked to see some of it up close.

[@boredandagitated]

“And you can see all the stuff coming out into the bucket” *camera is centered on his face, gun completely out of frame

[@nickrobinson9503]

It’s a lucas commercial so they’re not concerned with the actual cleaning of the rifle

[@danc2014]

The camera guy needs aiming lessons the action is out of camera view 70% of the time.

[@mikepoulin99]

@@danc2014 Thank you for posting this before me.

[@BLOWNChevySS]

I had this video playing in the background when a friend of mine stopped by. He commented that Mr.Jerry was a bit over the top with the chamber flag thing. I asked if he was familiar with him which he was not. I told him to do a bit of research and in the meantime rest assured he is speaking from a very deep knowledge base. He isn't a bullshitter.

[@discipledad6047]

just found this fine gentleman today and I have to say I'm highly impressed. Having infantry training behind me helps but there is still so much more for me to learn. I really like this guy. Keep it up Jim, I now consider you a role model... I'll probably be up for hours watching all your videos and by the way... instructor zero ain't got shit on you!

[@discipledad6047]

sorry I messed up your name Jerry, haha. apologies.

[@batuksri]

I miss this. Doing this in the eighties back in the barracks on the bare floor with bunkmates. Passing rolls of flannellette around. The banter, laughter, singing. (Not in US but a conscript army in a no gun for civilians country)

[@elmerandmegan]

"A clean rifle is a happy rifle" I like that

[@DrakePyre187]

The Bob Ross of firearms.

[@freedomgunsandliberty]

The only man I can watch clean a gun and be happy about it. Even the most mundane task is amazing if Jerry does it. I would watch a "Jerry miculeck watches paint dry" video ✊🔫🇺🇸

[@mechadonia]

"Keep any ammo away from your gun while you're taking it apart" *sits in front of literal wall of ammo"

[@70scarresstoguy]

The reasoning isn't that one might be so mentally incompetent as to accidentally load the weapon & somehow cause it to discharge while the weapon is partially disassembled. The reasoning is regarding an issue of ammunition propellant becoming contaminated by volatiles in solvent solutions or from fuels such as kerosene being spilled onto cartridges. If the contaminated cartridge is fired sometime later the chemical contamination is known to cause a huge pressure spike & is likely to cause catastrophic failure of the weapon. Example: brake cleaner or kerosene puddles upon your workbench during cleaning of your weapon & the cartridges you use to loosen pins somehow rolls into that puddle of solvent or fuel or perhaps the cartridges were below the receivers being spraying with brake cleaner. Those contaminated cartridges could become mixed in with other ammo & fired. Also don't store ammo in a garage or shed where household cleaners are present, apparently doing so causes deterioration of the cartridge propellant & one critical day your weapon may go click while the bad guy's weapon goes boom.

[@mechadonia]

***** I was just pointing out the irony in the statement, not accusing jerry of being unsafe.

[@aussiechris5904]

I believe he said "no ammo on the table"..

[@ridgerc5976]

Actually if you look real close those are reloading supplies.

[@TheZgator]

As a beginner, I wish you would realize that we who are watching your great videos cannot see through your hands. There were several times where you said”there’s a little screw or pin holding such & such together, so just push that pin thru.” But meanwhile,WE CANT SEE WHAT THE HECK YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT OR WHERE EXACTLY IT IS. Please remember there’s a lot of us at the low end of the learning curve. I love your teaching style and your many tips that you know as an old timer expert, and it is greatly appreciated! Just please remember a lot of us are beginning to learn. Thank you sir for sharing your vast knowledge! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@trigger5.563]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Mr.Miculek. I highly admire it

[@kansasgardener5844]

Who else would you go to for gun cleaning videos than the man the legend Jerry. Thanks great video.

[@djarnoldo516]

Boy, Jerry can even make cleaning an AR interesting! "A clean rifle is a happy rifle." - JM

[@chereddy2483]

Great tips. Thank you. I opened Amazon and bought a tray with mounts similar to yours. That should be helpful. Thanks very much for all the tips. These guns are a whole new ball game.

[@brokewheels5]

dang jerry, are you a Lucas distributor?

[@daspiper8941]

Lucas makes fine products. I use their oils on my firearms as well.

[@chrissullivan7234]

Actually, he’s literally sponsored by them. 🤣

[@thirdbaseman124]

@Forty-Three and Flowin' Except for the part where he's standing in front of a STACK of cases lol

[@PatrickJDaley]

Lucas makes awesome products. First started using them in the mid 90's. (5th wheel lube for my tractor-trailer) I am a Gunsmith and really like them.

[@risajajr]

Nice video -- bookmarked! The one thing that surprised me a bit was his suggestion to lubricate anything down in the trigger assembly. I'm no expert as I am new to ARs, but from watching some other cleaning videos the general advise I had been seeing was use some aerosol cleaner (like brake fluid), but no lube as that would only encourage collecting dirt & grit in that part of the gun.

[@PaladinJSR]

You're the best Jerry. Your videos are great.

[@MoreAmerican]

Nice! I will watch this from now on every time I clean an ar

[@nathanroussin803]

“Don’t have any ammo in the room” as you sit in front of a wall of ammo.........classic lol

[@nhwnhw02]

Once again an awesome video. I always wipe cleaning rod off each time I pull it out of rifle. I always wear gloves often 2 pair. The solvents I like to use will really cause cracks in your skin. On my bolt action rifles I use a piece of aluminum foil over a couple of paper towels hand squeezed around the stock and rear of the action. Most solvents will possibly damage the finish plus it is easy to get the occasional drip. The foil and paper towels create a temporary barrier. I also wash my brushes with hot water after each use. Brushes are consumables and only really scrub for a couple of uses. Old newspapers spread in front of the muzzle catch patches and drips. I like Hopped #9 for my cast bullet shooting pistols and Butch's Bore Shine for centerfire rifles. I also always run a dry patch or boresnake through the bore prior to actual use.

[@timw6863]

I bet when he shows up at a competition, they cancel it and just give him the trophy, after that the autograph session begins.

[@bobdemeter4978]

Hi Jerry, thanks for a great video. Being new to the AR world, it would have been great to have seen a close-up of some of the detailing you were doing, especially where you were applying oil to the lower assy. Thanks again for sharing. Bob

[@steeldesk59]

thanks a bunch for your video and yor contributions to the community.

[@thomase6787]

Thanks. New AR owner here. “Was always a AK guy”.. this is just the video I needed.

[@Big88Country]

Thanks Jerry! By the way, a Marine Corps armorer would have you there for hours cleaning that bolt and bolt carrier alone! LOL!! Thanks for the years of entertainment!

[@KenRussellPinoyUSAdventure]

Dang! I never knew there were so many parts on an AR. Jerrys AR vs AK video led me to believe the AK was much harder to maintain. This video shows me that cleaning an AR is tantamount to a valve job on a flat head 6.

[@MikeB-pb1ng]

Great video, Jerry. One complaint. The camera angles are bad. There's not enough close up that shows exactly what you're doing. The vise sometimes blocks what you're doing and the few close ups are not long enough or the action is slightly out of frame.

[@zoltanember6155]

The reason he got a thumbs down

[@davidjean6753]

It's real hard not to like ole Jerry. Thank you for the video. Just bought my first AR-15 this week. I've always been a dedicated pistol guy. With everything going on with gun control talk in our country. I decided to buy one while I still can. Hopefully I'm just paranoid. Hopefully.

[@ProfessorBooty69]

"I shoot a lot" he said in front of thousands boxes of ammo

[@ChrisPowellMerleApAmber]

What I see even more telling is the crates of contact clean, grease, and oil stacked out i the garage. Both observations hold a F-ton of water.

[@MOBROOKS]

Hahahaha

[@nekokitsune6742]

What's funny is he also reloads his own spent ammo cases

[@timothyprinnell7055]

He shoots alot very fast.. I think his finger can outrun a full automatic rifle. The man is amazing.

[@Andy32410]

The last thing this video doesn't cover is the functions check on the rifle after its been reassembled. but beyond that this was a good refresher on the cleaning and disassembly of the ar15.

[@kevinjones9772]

Jerry Nice job on Cleaning info, Thank you!

[@daaz1911]

I have found when assembling the buffer tube/spring rather than oiling the spring if you clean the tube and run a lightly oiled patch in/out of tube you get better coverage for the tube/spring assembly.

[@VenturiLife]

What this man doesn't know about firearms, isn't worth knowing...

[@skarr4485]

@VOTERFRAUD BIDEN few years late buddy

[@dozerboy67]

I was feeling pretty good about my gun cleaning regimen, but then I realized that this is Jerry Miculek after all! The two things that I always forget was the chamber cleaning and the recoil spring guide, I’m not worthy! 😂

[@TheTacoGuy32]

“You never want to contaminate your solvent” *dips dirty Qtip multiple times* 😂

[@bokchow2594]

James, the man has forgotten more then you will ever, ever know. STFU.

[@jadeolin8514]

@@bokchow2594 how about you STFU, thnx. He made an observation, a correct one mind you, and it was entertaining. Get over your kiss ass dbag self.

[@Howdy762]

@@bokchow2594 lol what an ass kisser. also its *than

[@laurenspang]

yups, when i saw that i was like wtf, u jus said it awhile ago

[@123hkopm123]

@@jadeolin8514 how about you STFU. Stupid pos

[@gvines]

I like to watch how different people clean guns. You always learn something different

[@mavallarino]

“ make sure there’s no ammo anywhere near the gun to tempt...”....nice backdrop!

[@perryg799]

🤣

[@michaelreid4302]

Great video, very professional. You can tell he's got experience with the faults and knows the ins and outs. Thankyou this was very helpful. This man knows his craft.

[@richardshort3914]

Some very nice tricks and good technique. Some of the actions, however, were masked by equipment on the workbench.

[@davidrollins3699]

To many things done out of sight would be best ever video if close ups were better done thank you for your time sincerely d.rollins.

[@flashg2910]

Love the humor sir! “If my cleaning rod was just a little longer I could clean this from next door!”

[@tonykovatto4425]

half the fun of owning / shooting firearms is taking them apart and cleaning them.

[@justinmorgan4568]

Tony Kovatto Glad I'm not the only one who thinks that lol.

[@stuartdodson6630]

I don't get it.

[@therealborischang]

Like putting new strings on your guitar. Or sharpening your scythe blade. It keeps you grounded.

[@Z28Ruiner]

It was a pretty straight forward statement, what don't you get?

[@thomasschoon8407]

The best way to know and appreciate the way the whole system operates, and you have to admire the ingenuity and genius that it takes to design something like this from the beginning😲 Comes in handy when something goes wrong or doesn't work, to diagnose it and repair it there at the time if you have the parts,'take care of your tools and your tools will take care of you'!😀

[@ForrestLambert.2022]

Awesome video. never seen so much Lucas in my life. You must really love that brand.

[@julioelromano]

Every time I see how to clean an AR, more I love my AK.

[@stephenarling1667]

A boot lace, solvent, and oil make your AK good to go.

[@boblindstrom3479]

I was thinking exactly the same thing, ditch my AR for an AK

[@robertf6523]

@@boblindstrom3479 or just get a piston driven AR. Or a Ruger, those are piston too

[@partya11night20]

Year just bought an AR after 8 years with an AK, I like shooting the AR, but clean up show just how messed up DI is. Truly a 1st world gun for people with plenty of time and money for cleaning products.

[@kylesonsalla7620]

@@partya11night20 Brake clean and Mobil 1 are all you NEED to keep it running. Everything else just makes the job easier and more thorough. You can run thousands upon thousands of rounds through an AR between a cleaning like this. Just keep it wet and it'll run. Really not hard to do.

[@RVSquaredSteve]

Great job, thanks. When cleaning the trigger assembly, you said NOT to let the hammer hit the receiver. Since being newer to this platform, I'm presuming you are referring ONLY to when the rifle it apart, and NOT dry-firing?

[@selfhelp69]

thanks Jerry and I train all my friends with chamber flags.

[@stoneylawson1727]

I picked up so much today I feel quilty not knowing where to send my class tuition. This is like watching a high end school training seminar for a master class. Thank you sir for all the information. You should consider filming each weapon and selling your videos....I would be willing to purchase some.