Can you use any brand of patch with this cleaning kit, or must you use the Otis patches? I already have a large supply of square patches.
1011961
Sure. I have used other patches by punching a hole near the edge similar to an Otis patch. However, if you are using the small 22 caliber patches, that won't work.
1011962
I'm sure you could but the Otis patches are a better fit. The Otis patches fully cover the brass pull on the cable where a square patch leaves a few gaps. The kit includes patches so you can easily compare them.I also use a Maxpedition Can Case Pouch to make this a complete kit that fits in a very small space!http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=maxpedition+can+case&rh;=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amaxpedition+can+caseI have no interest in ether company, I just enjoy shooting and sharing tips with fellow shooters. I'm sure you could but the Otis patches are a better fit. The Otis patches fully cover the brass pull on the cable where a square patch leaves a few gaps. The kit includes patches so you can easily compare them.I also use a Maxpedition Can Case Pouch to make this a complete kit that fits in a very small space!http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=maxpedition+can+case&rh;=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amax... » Read More I'm sure you could but the Otis patches are a better fit. The Otis patches fully cover the brass pull on the cable where a square patch leaves a few gaps. The kit includes patches so you can easily compare them.I also use a Maxpedition Can Case Pouch to make this a complete kit that fits in a very small space!http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=maxpedition+can+case&rh;=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amaxpedition+can+caseI have no interest in ether company, I just enjoy shooting and sharing tips with fellow shooters. « Show Less
1011963
depends on the size of patches. the Otis patches are set up to be really tight or loose depending on how you set them up. but you could get away with square patches but if you are cleaning a .17 be careful with what size patch you use. if you have some large square ones you could round them off and cut the slots yourself. I have done this before. just be CAREFUL the patch is not too big or you be in trouble when you try and pull it through. the Otis kit works great I can tell you that but the .17 is tight. hope this helps.
1683409
I'm not sure why you would want to use it with another cleaner. I would be careful mixing any 2 cleaning products for fear of unforeseen chemical reaction. This stuff is easy, sprinkle it on, brush it in, wait at least 30 minutes and vacuum. The end.
1437593
I think like all the other kits they think that is sufficient. It isn't. I usually use the vivid advanced seal which you leave on for 30 minutes. I use as needed and never had a problem. I got the ones you are talking about as a promo and also use as needed. I think this brand is the best in the market
1038733
The spot where you plan to apply the patch needs to be clean. If it is not, the patch will not seal properly. Trouble Free Pools forum might be able to offer some advice on how to repair the problem.
1977471
Looks like you could to me. http://www.outers-guncare.com/resources/usagecharts.aspx#cleaning_kit
2099778
This cleaning kits will work with most all rifles and guns calibers. It has several size brushes and swabs to accommodate any size caliber. Very good cleaning kits for the money.
755010
I haven't been, just been using the dry cloths. I do think, though, it would be fine. Just make sure you have the right cleaning spray. A spray specific to the kind of device and these cloths would be fine.I compared these cloths to the cloths that are included in the purchase of sprays and everything was the same. Just read a few product descriptions of sprays including cloths as a package deal to make sure. Should be alright though.
1327159
I believe they were meant to be be used with Otis cleaning method, but I see no reason they cannot be used with a jag. But why not use regular patches which are probably a little cheaper? I shoot both black powder and modern firearms and I use the Otis method on all my firearms with great results.
326039
You want cleaner to break up residue in the barrel before using the bore brush. That is why you use the a patch with cleaning solution first. You can use the patch 6 times. Each side of the patch has 3 separate locations where you can insert the bore snake, if done properly it can be used 6 times.
703147
Well you will need pellets and chamber lube and oil. and you will need some kind of cleaning rod,or cleaning pellets.myself i use otis cleaning system for all of my weapons. I hope this helps you out. GOOD sHOOTING!!
328020
I have not had any experience with Otis, but the "bore snake" works really well, when I first used I was surprise how clean it got the bore.
2095014
Yes it does. As well you should know that Otis has a web sit that has plenty of videos that show how to use it to clean pistols and rifles as well as the action! It is some great stuff!
1072396
Go with the brand they sent with the machine. It works great!I am so pleased with this machine. Got burned on a few other machines years ago.Read the reviews on Amazon constantly and took a chance. So glad I did.You can get the cleaner from Amazon. Don't know what stores locally in your area may also sell it to avoid shipping costs.Good luck! Follow their directions to the T. The drying time was just wonderful, also.Take care.
2033034
Hi. You use the larger black attachment in the kit that has a large opening and a small opening. You fit the larger opening to the hose of you vacuum cleaner, attach the small hose to the smaller opening then attach whichever attachment you will need to that. Hope I answered this correctly for you.
528719
Hi Lynelle! =) I'm afraid we didn't keep this kit.We had problems getting strips, the wax was a mess, one of the bottles leaked all over everything (though the company was good in providing a replacement for that albeit slowly) and for everything in this kit, it would not have covered all that much or provided very many applications. It went to Goodwill after a couple attempts. Sorry!
1230027
You need to treat the bore first with cleaners and possibly brush - just the same as if you were going to swab with patches. The squeegee will pull out all the loose crud including from grooves so that you need only one or two clean/oiled patches to be done. This just speeds cleaning time by removing crud with one pass or two, so you don't use 20 patches. I doubt it would remove stuck chunks of copper jacket in from grooves without all the other steps, but I suppose it's possible.
2198564
Yes. I use it on my .45 LC. The kit includes the brushes needed to clean 9MM, .38 and .45 caliber pistols. Patch cleans from 9MM - .45 caliber. You may want to buy a separate brush specific to your caliber, I did for my .40 S&W.;