Originally Posted by
liquidorange
i would rather fire off or use a co2 air tool. if you push the load through the back the threads get all dirty from the loose powder and the breech plug grease sticks to the grains. i hate cleaning threads. also ive been warned that taking a breach plug out can cause a spark i guess because its metal to metal contact. id care to say if you keep the gun during your hunt dry and your not dealing with extreme temperature swings i would leave it loaded all week.
Buy one of these brushes.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=221408
Best thing I ever used to clean breach area. And it needs cleaned anyway. I just hold the rifle at 90 degrees if their is a scope and upside down if their is no scope. It takes no more than a few seconds and you get a clean chamber and breach threads. Tom.