Originally Posted by Briman

That's all that is needed.

I just shoot the barrel full of foaming bore cleaner, walk away for a 1/2 hour, then run a few patches through. The stuff usually removes or at least loosens the gunk in the barrel extension.

Like you do it- bolt carrier just needs to be wiped down- innards are self-cleaning.

Hose the bolt carrier and lower with CLP. Dripping wet is about right.