My 5.56 Bolt

[browningautorifle]

I find the carbon is hard enough after I shoot that I use the side of a screwdriver to break the carbon off the bolt and it chips off. I also have to go down inside the carrier to the corresponding spot and remove the buildup there. Then oil and assemble. Missing cleaning once in the recent past isn't a surprise Frank, things happen...specially right now... The parkerizing does hold some of the carbon there too. I used scotchbright to remove the outer coating and smooth that area up so it cleans easier.

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[imntxs554]

The parkerizing does hold some of the carbon there too. I used scotchbright to remove the outer coating and smooth that area up so it cleans easier.

Jim...That's a great idea... I should remove the black Parkerized material that would be the correct thing to do. I didn't even think about it. Thanks Jim

Frank

Note: I guess it's not bad to have 2 BCG's. I already bought that Spikes BCG

[browningautorifle]

I guess it's not bad to have 2 BCG's.

I needed a spare once, I was loading using older Rem primers that pinholed allowing gas to cut the bolt face, pockmarking it. I had to change it out. Spares are good.

4. The only place I tend to experience fouling build up is near the gas rings on the bolt head, a scraper tool or pocket knife usually takes care of that. Sometimes a little cosmetic buildup around the gas key, same treatment.

That's what he's talking about Darren.