Why does everyone always write to use a drill spun by hand to clean the channel? Seems like everyday it is written at least once, some where on these forum.

Normally i clean the channel by either spinning the breech plug, or spinning the drill with my hands. It has been quite awhile, since i used a drill spun by a motor. However, for me, it is the easiest way to clean a plug with a really really clogged channel. Using the motor to spin the drill, takes care of that hard, thick carbon deposit, in fine fashion.

After a normal day of shooting, which for me is 20 shots or less, it is easiest to clean the channel using either a drill spun by hand, or spinning the breech plug. Often, the drill is held stationary in an old worn out chuck, while i turn the breech plug with my fingers. Sometimes i use a pin vice to hold or spin the drill.