Best AR Cleaning Kits

Gun cleaning is very important, and if you have AR, having a dedicated gun cleaning kit is also something to be excited about. Let’s take a look at some great AR-specific cleaning kits below.

1. Real avid .223/5.56 cleaning and maintenance kit

Real Avid is a leader in cleaning supplies with a strong lineup of tools, cleaning kits and cleaning pads for AR15 cleaning. Real Avid's AR cleaning kits fit into their own compact portable cleaning case. The case features a weatherproof blasted nylon shell that secures with a zipper to ensure no tools or parts are dropped when traveling with the kit. The kit organizes all included tools and accessories into a very clean and easy-to-find layout. It does require a lot of tools when cleaning an AR, and it's easy to lose attachments, but with a designated spot, we always know if we're missing a tool in our kit. The tools and accessories included in these gun cleaning kits are made of high-quality materials. The cleaning stick, hole brush and included scraper are all made of brass so as not to damage your AR. It even includes a brush head that attaches to the cleaning wand for easy scrubbing and cleaning of hard-to-reach areas.

2. Otis modern sporting rifle & AR cleaning system

Otis' AR cleaning kit fits into a small, compact enclosure. Their cleaning stick is designed as a high-strength cord that can be rolled up, making it easier to store than brass cleaning sticks. This AR kit even includes a bottle of their 085 or CLP, designed to penetrate tight spaces and prevent rust and corrosion. This gun cleaning kit may look compact and small, but it really includes everything. In particular, they include a B.O.N.E. tool for cleaning bolt bracket assemblies. If you own an AR, you know that carbon builds up and can cause blockages and malfunctions if not cleaned properly. Therefore, the B.O.N.E. tool is designed to effectively clean bolt bracket assemblies.

3. Boosteady pro .223/5.56 AR15/m16/m4 rifle gun cleaning kit

Boosteady's kits probably don't have fancy casings like Real Avid and Otis. However, what they have are the necessities. The kit includes soft zippered nylon carrying case with 10 basic tools. Includes two .223 brass and cavity brushes, one dual-ended nylon brush, one 5-piece cleaning wand and handle, cleaning patch and metal cleaning pick. The kit is designed for a universal approach, which means it can be used on all M16 and AR-15 models. Each of their brush is secured in the locking lug area with stainless steel bristles and brass bristles for the chamber. It's also a great option for a starter AR cleaning kit.