Otis cleaning kit ?

rebs · September 8, 2013, 07:24 AM

Is anyone using the Otis rifle cleaning kit ? What is your opinion on it ?

dayman · September 8, 2013, 09:40 AM

I use their pistol cleaning kit and rather like it. I'm not sure that I buy into their "it's better to clean in the direction the bullets go" thing, but it is a very well made kit, and the cables are much easier to pack than rods.
Also, they do work perfectly well with any patch, so you don't really need to buy the otis ones.
I'll probably wind up buying the rifle kit at some point, but I really only shoot my rifle for hunting at this point and thus only need to clean it a couple times a year. So, the pack-ability/longevity of the cables over rods isn't all that big of a deal.

FilthyHarry · September 8, 2013, 01:21 PM

I loved the idea of a breech cleaning system and I am impressed with the quality of all of the components made by Otis (I own the Elite Kit). However, it takes me a lot longer to clean a gun with their system.

The amount of stuff in the kit is overwhelming. It takes two different cables to clean my .223 rifle.

I guess I enjoy cleaning my guns a lot too... It's just not just a quick swab-brush-swab+ situation!

kutz · September 8, 2013, 02:01 PM

I like mine, well made, & it does what it advertises.

P5 Guy · September 8, 2013, 02:20 PM

There is one in my range bag at all times. I shoot military surplus ammo and rifles a lot and when using corrosive primed ammunition the OTIS comes out at the range for a quick couple of passes to get the salt out while the barrel is still hot. Water for the corrosive and oiled for the trip home and a thorough cleaning at home. But then I use a rod.

Ridgerunner665 · September 8, 2013, 03:23 PM

I've used nothing but Otis cleaning kits since back in the 80's...

I still have the first one I bought, but have lost a few pieces...my wife bought me a new one a couple of years ago.

Otis kits are good stuff...

rebs · September 8, 2013, 03:44 PM

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The amount of stuff in the kit is overwhelming. It takes two different cables to clean my .223 rifle.

why do you have to use two different cables to clean your 223 ?

FilthyHarry · September 9, 2013, 08:55 AM

Probably takes me 2 cables because I have not figured out how to "adapt" the brush onto the skinny cable. Every time I open the kit I stumble through the process with all of the little brass rods and adapters. What am I missing? Do you have the "elite" set?

rebs · September 9, 2013, 09:39 AM

I just bought the small kit for 17 to 30 caliber. It only has one cable, one brush, patches and a tube of cleaner.

arizona98tj · September 9, 2013, 08:46 PM

rebs.....hard to even begin to imagine that you can drag a .30 cal brush through a .17 bore.

arizona98tj · September 9, 2013, 08:50 PM

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Is anyone using the Otis rifle cleaning kit ? What is your opinion on it ?

I started using an Otis kit when I bought a FNH FNAR .308 several years ago. It does an outstanding job. The FNAR has virtually no copper fouling issues at all. I use a couple of passes with the wet brush, let it sit a couple of minutes, then a couple of patches to mop up the carbon. A wet patch with copper cleaner and two patches to dry it out after another short wait....done.

I use a Dewey rod on most of my other rifles.

rebs · September 10, 2013, 12:03 PM

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rebs.....hard to even begin to imagine that you can drag a .30 cal brush through a .17 bore.

I don't know why they have it marked 22-30 caliber cleaning kit and only give you the 22 brush. You have to buy the other brushes seperately.

Bolinger · October 8, 2013, 02:25 AM

Yep I like their gear. Well priced and easy to get spare pieces when you need them. Worth getting some, better than the issued rubbish.

dean1818 · October 10, 2013, 05:36 AM

Two thumbs up!

rebs · October 10, 2013, 05:04 PM

I have had a chance to use my Otis kit a few times and I like it very much. I like the patches because they rub the entire bore unlike the regular patches that you just put through the slot.

September 8, 2013, 07:24 AM	#1
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	Otis cleaning kit ? Is anyone using the Otis rifle cleaning kit ? What is your opinion on it ?

September 8, 2013, 09:40 AM	#2
dayman Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2011 Location: The Woods Posts: 1,197	I use their pistol cleaning kit and rather like it. I'm not sure that I buy into their "it's better to clean in the direction the bullets go" thing, but it is a very well made kit, and the cables are much easier to pack than rods. Also, they do work perfectly well with any patch, so you don't really need to buy the otis ones. I'll probably wind up buying the rifle kit at some point, but I really only shoot my rifle for hunting at this point and thus only need to clean it a couple times a year. So, the pack-ability/longevity of the cables over rods isn't all that big of a deal. __________________ si vis pacem para bellum

September 8, 2013, 01:21 PM	#3
FilthyHarry Junior member Join Date: May 27, 2013 Posts: 222	Otis I loved the idea of a breech cleaning system and I am impressed with the quality of all of the components made by Otis (I own the Elite Kit). However, it takes me a lot longer to clean a gun with their system. The amount of stuff in the kit is overwhelming. It takes two different cables to clean my .223 rifle. I guess I enjoy cleaning my guns a lot too... It's just not just a quick swab-brush-swab+ situation!

September 8, 2013, 02:20 PM	#5
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	OTIS There is one in my range bag at all times. I shoot military surplus ammo and rifles a lot and when using corrosive primed ammunition the OTIS comes out at the range for a quick couple of passes to get the salt out while the barrel is still hot. Water for the corrosive and oiled for the trip home and a thorough cleaning at home. But then I use a rod.

September 9, 2013, 08:55 AM	#8
FilthyHarry Junior member Join Date: May 27, 2013 Posts: 222	2 cables Probably takes me 2 cables because I have not figured out how to "adapt" the brush onto the skinny cable. Every time I open the kit I stumble through the process with all of the little brass rods and adapters. What am I missing? Do you have the "elite" set?

September 8, 2013, 02:01 PM	#4
kutz Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 393	I like mine, well made, & it does what it advertises.

September 8, 2013, 03:23 PM	#6
Ridgerunner665 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Location: Upper East Tennessee Posts: 477	I've used nothing but Otis cleaning kits since back in the 80's... I still have the first one I bought, but have lost a few pieces...my wife bought me a new one a couple of years ago. Otis kits are good stuff...

September 9, 2013, 09:39 AM	#9
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	I just bought the small kit for 17 to 30 caliber. It only has one cable, one brush, patches and a tube of cleaner.

September 9, 2013, 08:46 PM	#10
arizona98tj Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 980	rebs.....hard to even begin to imagine that you can drag a .30 cal brush through a .17 bore. __________________ stu-offroad.com Largest Jeep TJ project site on the web! (now with guns)

October 8, 2013, 02:25 AM	#13
Bolinger Junior Member Join Date: October 7, 2013 Posts: 7	Yep I like their gear. Well priced and easy to get spare pieces when you need them. Worth getting some, better than the issued rubbish.

October 10, 2013, 05:36 AM	#14
dean1818 Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Location: Frisco Texas Posts: 844	Two thumbs up! __________________ An imperfect servant of my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Buying American made, wherever I still can

October 10, 2013, 05:04 PM	#15
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	I have had a chance to use my Otis kit a few times and I like it very much. I like the patches because they rub the entire bore unlike the regular patches that you just put through the slot.