easy gun cleaning process
 

hey....i bought a universal gun cleaning kit (i know some people dont like them but it is just what i could get right now). what is the easiest way to clean a gun. I have all the parts, it just didnt give instructions and i have actually never done it b4. I dont need any fanzy techniques or anything, just a few quick steps that will serve to clean my shotgun or rifle. Thanks alot.

RE: easy gun cleaning process
 

All i do is clean the barrel and oil the trigger, and once a year take it to a gunsmith to give it a full cleaning.

RE: easy gun cleaning process
 

Look at the user manual that came with your gun. It will tell you all you need to know.

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Do not put oil in the trigger assembly as it will attract dust and it could gum up and not operate properly.

RE: easy gun cleaning process
 

Never, ever use wd-40.

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Ditto!

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what kind of gun and shotgun? Can you access them from the breech ? Autoloaders, bolts, break action and what caliberetc.etc..

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jus curious, what does it do?? ive never done it before but i jus want to know.

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In re: to WD-40, once the solvent in it evaporates, you're left with asticky resin-like substance that can gum things up. I'd rather use a light oil specifically designed for guns.

RE: easy gun cleaning process
 

I do not understand why the bias against WD-40, I have never had one problem with WD-40. My Remington 1100 has always been cleaned with WD-40 - - I bought that shotgun when I sold a 4-H steer back when I was 14, I am now more than three times that age and my 1100 has always performed without issue. I have had quite a few guns come and go through my fingers and they were all maintained with WD40 Maybe some one can explain why WD-40 is a bad thing. To me I have never seen any evidence to the contrary, just personal dislikes and that is fine.

Respectfully

James Ruby