I still can't get used to cleaning an AR. It just seems like one dirty gun, espeically shooting crap ammo.

I clean the barrel out, I even got a CJ weapons recess and chamber cleaner. Kinda a waste.

I even got a AR bore guide. I usually clean and wipe off all residue inside the action with large Q-tips, until they come out clean.

I think from here on out, I am not going to worry about getting every piece inside the action clean as a whistle. Just clean the barrel, chamber, recess, and wipe off the carrier, bolt and firing pin, lube, put back together, call it a day.