[RAMMAC]

I use

• A standard GI cleaning kit
• A .308 caliber bore snake
• Dewey, nylon coated, one piece cleaning rod
• Sadlak carbon removal tools
• Sadlak gas cylinder wrench
• 3/8" box end wrench
• Several nylon brushes for the cleaning rod. 12ga shotgun (for cleaning the gas cylinder), .338 caliber, .308 caliber, and .270 caliber.
• Bolt roller greasing tool

I use the snake for field cleaning. I have the GI kit mainly for clearing the bore of obstructions (the heavy metal cleaning rod is the strongest I know of) and the combination tool. My Dewey rod is my first choice for bore cleaning because it has the nylon coating and it will not damage the bore as easily.

I disassemble the bolt with the GI combination tool that is included with the standard cleaning kit. One suggestion, when you take the bolt apart put your hands and the bolt in to a gallon sized plastic freezer bag if you are concerned with parts getting away from you (the ejector is infamous for flying out of control).

The BAD tool is nice but not necessary, the combination tool, a pin punch, and a screwdriver will pretty much do everything it does. If you have the money the BAD T1 would be a convenient combination tool but it's not a requirement.

Gas cylinder lock? I'm not sure what you are referring to. If you mean a gas cylinder lock wrench, then no, it's not a requirement but it sure makes it easier to get the gas cylinder plug off or on. I recommend getting one.