Here is a firearm/ survival question about cleaning gear!

I'm looking for a compact cleaning system that can be used on several common caliber weapons. From 223- 45 ACP.

I found a deal old school M-16 cleaning gear toothbrush and all for $5 per kit and I might buy a dozen or so but I'm also wanting something a little more up scale and does not brake as much as the old metal rods also. Thanks!

 

I am quite partial to the Otis kits. Add extra brushes/loops and they are multi calibre. I was issued one in .40cal years ago but it was overkill for a sidearm but I ended up building it out to all my gear.

During the GWOT they were available for cheap on eBay and I stocked up on .223/.308 versions and spare brushes etc.

 

I am also a build it guy but my favorite is an Otis can with a boresnake. 2oz of Rem oil in a little container I found somewhere that has a pointed tip, 2 brushes and some patch. It will fit in a pocket. For home I have a Brownells one piece rod and everything for a thorough cleaning. BTW, Brake Cleaner is awesome on the bench, just take the stripped action outside and it strips all of the old oil and gunk out in seconds, just remember to re-oil everything because it will strip everything off the parts.

 

I've got a nice piglube cleaning kit that's about the size of a woman's wallet. Seems like it will do just about everything except larger shotguns. Haven't bothered to look if I could easily add a shotgun brush.
All my random cleaning kits have been consolidated into a single 19 inch tool box. With the piglube case on it or near by.

 

"You can't push a rope."

You must have a stiff cleaning rod.

I use the USGI issue cleaning rod for the M16 every weekend at the range to clear stuck brass and steel casings from AR platform rifles. I carry one with my slug gun since it sometimes won't extract high pressure slug cases. (Never seems to be an issue with Gray AA hulls) I have adapters to use shotgun brushes on the USGI cleaning rod.

My normal kit is a squad size pouch with at least three complete sectional rods, rags, patches, Q-tips, lube, brushes in multiple sizes, jags, and a couple brass baby pins from ammo bandoliers. This is in addition to the cleaning gear that's already on or in every battle rifle. Other than that, I like bore snakes in .22, .30 and .45 caliber at home. That covers most everything smokeless. Muzzle loaders have their own kit.

 

Okay Grubs, What's missing here is several gallons of the homemade casing drip you seem to be good at.
Can't clean a firearm thirsty! Sipping stuff is all that's recommended!