Cleaning an M14?

[dc.fireman]

I'm looking for advice on how to clean a certain area of the chamber on a Nat'l Match M14.

I have used a cleaning rod & bore guide from the muzzle end, and after a combination of Shooter's Choice, IOSSO paste, and a touch of Remington 40X Bore Cleaner, I've gotten all but a small section of the chamber area clean. I've used the ratcheting chamber brush from the buttstock kit, but to no avail. I think it's just forward of the area where the chamber brush ends. Coming from the muzzle end, I *think* it's where the chamber begins to widen out, and so the brush on the cleaning rod isn't hitting it either - sort of in the 'no mans land' area. Right now, I have run some Kroil over the area, hoping to possibly loosen it. Any ideas out there?

 

[Doug Beach]

Is there a function problem?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

You need an m14 chamber brush. It ratchets in there and cleans the chamber and leade

 

[dc.fireman]

You need an m14 chamber brush. It ratchets in there and cleans the chamber and leade

I have one, I used it. It is missing the area in question, due to the taper on the brush.

 

[dc.fireman]

Is there a function problem?

Not yet - I was looking to get ahead of a potential function problem, and didn't know if this was 'normal' not to be able to reach this spot.

 

[chkunz]

It will be ok, it is an M14, shoot it!

 

[Nature Boy]

The .45 cal RamRodz work great for cleaning the chamber

 

[dc.fireman]

Thanks @Nature Boy . I'll give it a shot.

 

[Nature Boy]

Thanks @Nature Boy . I'll give it a shot.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EMH22S/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[Dave Marshall]

You could try a .30-06 ratcheting chamber brush meant for a Garand. Should be a little longer.

Or just shoot it. I’ve fired tens of thousands of rounds cleaning only the bore and using a .308 chamber brush.

 

[dc.fireman]

Thanks @Dave Marshall . I'll give it a try. Sounds as if I don't need to worry too much about it though.

 

[6fatrat]

Use the above swabs with lighter fluid, this will clean the chamber and throat.

 

[dc.fireman]

Thanks @6fatrat