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How to Clean an AK-47

The AK-47 rifle with its curved detachable magazine and distinct gas tube is perhaps one of the most recognizable weapons among shooters worldwide. Semi-automatic AK-47 rifles have become very popular among American shooters because the rifle is easy to maintain and reliable. You should clean your AK-47 as soon as possible after firing the weapon or after it's been exposed to the elements, particularly moisture. Keeping your rifle clean will help ensure its proper operation.

Things You'll Need

Rifle cleaning rod
Brass wire brush (.30 cal)
Clean cloth patches
Clean cloth rag
Small toothbrush
Gun oil
Gun cleaning solvent

Instructions

- 1
  Point your rifle in a safe direction. Remove the magazine and check the action to make sure the weapon is unloaded. After you have checked your rifle, disassemble it.
- 2
  Attach your wire brush to the end of your cleaning rod, apply gun cleaning solvent to the brush and insert the brush down the barrel. Scrub the interior of the barrel by passing the brush completely through the barrel several times. After you have scrubbed the interior of the barrel, remove the brush from the end of the cleaning rod.
- 3
  Put a clean patch on the end of your cleaning rod and pass it through the barrel. Remove the soiled patch, replace it with a clean one and pass it through the barrel; continue until the patch comes out clean.
- 4
  Clean the rifle's parts and surfaces with gun cleaning solvent and your toothbrush. After you have thoroughly cleaned the parts, use a clean rag to wipe off any grime and excess solvent.
- 5
  Pass a clean patch treated with a small amount of gun oil through the barrel. Apply a light coat of gun oil to all of the parts and surfaces. Reassemble your rifle and wipe off any excess oil.

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