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6.2 CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Proper cleaning and lubrication is essential to the reliable function, corrosion resistance,
and accuracy of the SuperSASS.
CLEANING SOLVENTS AND LUBRICANTS
Lubricate generously with CLP (Cleaner, Lubricant, and Preservative) Mil-L-
High quality cleaning solvent like Hoppes no. 9 removes metal fouling from the bore
excellently.
Under NO conditions should any lubricant containing graphite be used with your rifle.
Graphite can encourage rapid corrosion to the aircraft-grade aluminum used in your rifle.
In addition to cleaning solvents and lubricants, the basic cleaning equipment you will
need includes a cleaning rod, brass bore brush, chamber brush, toothbrush, patches, pipe
cleaners, and the most important item: a lint-free cloth. ArmaLite® recommends a pull-
through cleaning cable for efficient, breech-to-muzzle cleaning.
UPPER RECEIVER AND BARREL ASSEMBLY
During firing, the suppressor stores propellant gasses and slows their exit from the
system. Much of that propellant gas travels back down the barrel and into the rifle action.
The SuperSASS will therefore require more frequent cleaning when fired with the
suppressor installed.
NOTE
Don’t reverse the direction of the bore brush while it’s in the bore.
1. Use CLP to clean the bore and chamber, the gas tube, the upper receiver and barrel
assembly, locking lugs and all areas of powder fouling, corrosion, dirt or dust.
WARNING: Lead may be present in the fouling of a dirty rifle. Avoid contact with
it, and clean hands afterward to avoid ingesting lead.