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through the barrel. Repeat, changing patches with each pass
through the barrel, until the last patch comes out clean.
3. Visually inspect the barrel; if it is clean, proceed directly
with step 8, but if it remains dirty, continue with step 5.
4. *(Note: Items 5 & 6 should be applicable only after firing.)
Attach brass wire bristle bore cleaning brush to cleaning rod
and dip brush in firearm cleaning solution. Thoroughly scrub
out barrel, passing the brush all the way through before
reversing the movement. If you try to change direction with
the brush in barrel, the brush will stick.
5. Attach the larger, chamber cleaning brush to the cleaning
rod, dip the brush in bore cleaning solution, and clean the
chamber. Use a minimum of five plunge strokes and three
360° clockwise, rotational strokes.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 above.
7. Use bore cleaning brush, still wet with firearm cleaning
solution, and clean all carbon and powder residue from
around the gas tube in the upper receiver, bolt locking lugs,
bolt rings, firing pin, bolt cam pin, lip of the extractor, and
inside the bolt carrier group.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a wire brush on aluminum surfaces
such as the upper and lower receivers and the handguards
(OMEGA X 12.0FSP). If cleaning is necessary, avoid scratches
and wear by using a small nylon brush or flannel patch.
8. Wipe all components clean and dry and inspect them
for excessive wear, corrosion or mechanical damage. If