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How do you clean the shotgun barrel properly.

Old 08-09-2005, 03:40 AM
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Default How do you clean the shotgun barrel properly.

Hunters,

Is this the proper way of cleaning the bore of a shotgun.? Just wanting to make sure...I will list them in order..

1. Run the brush down the barrel a few times.maybe around 3

2. Take a few 2or 3shotgun patches and apply some bore cleaning solvent on it.{ Can I use my black powder solvent as well?}

3. Run a 3 patch swab down the barrel until dry.

4. Finish by running a light coat of gun oil down the barrel.using a patch.

Thanks for your help in this matter.
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Old 08-09-2005, 06:04 PM
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Sounds like that'll do the trick. My system is less involved. I dip the brush in cleaning solvent before I run it through a few times. I take a clean patch and wipe itout. Then I spray some WD-40 down the barrel and another clean patchor two to wipe that out. That's it. The bore is shiney when I'm done.
I don't think that black powder solvent does much for you though. Black powder residue is a totally different substance. It contains salts which attract moisture and cause corrosion. They are pretty much water soluable.
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Old 08-09-2005, 06:14 PM
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Always remove before the spin cycle!
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Old 08-09-2005, 06:39 PM
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Whoa! Let's STOP right there fellas. This has gotten off in a TERRIBLE direction. You will all be getting writng assignments at the end of class.

FIRST! MAKE SURE THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED!
NO SHELL IN THE CHAMBER. NO SHELL IN MAGAZINE!

Prepare an area which is well ventilated to do your cleaning and that is protected from the chemicals you will be using. I once learned that the dining room table covered with newspaper, IS NOT an acceptable area even with the windows open. My wife informed me of this one day when she was taking her frying pan for its daily walk thru the and happened by.

Put on your safety glasses, protective gown , gloves, SCBA and foot coverings. No smoking.

Then................you can clean it.

I always run a dry patch thru a couple times removing loose stuff. Then I run a well saturated patch thru to completely wet the bore and let it emulsify the residues for awhile. Then I run a dry patch thru a couple times. Re-saturate and take the brush to it about 10-15 times. Run another wet patch thru. Then dry patch till patches are clean. If I shot alot I may have to re-saturate/soak and brush. After patches are clean, I put my secret substance in the bore and on a patch, and spread it nice and lightly throughout the bore.

With rifles and slug guns I highly recommend putting a round thru before hunting as oil used to protect the bore can make the first one a "flyer".

Now, remember! SAFETY IS FIRST!

I want 5 pages, front and back, first thing tomorrow morning of SAFETY FIRST in bold capital letters.
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Old 08-10-2005, 03:24 AM
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Uncle Matt,

Thanks!!!! You just got me in trouble. My wife said I am no longer allowed to clean the gun on the living room table.I forgot about those harmful odors. You are right. Instead I'll be cleaning it on the screened porch. Being a teacher I can identify with those sentences, I have a request.

Mr. Matt since it was my first time could you give me one more chance.

Thanks Chuck
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Old 08-10-2005, 08:06 AM
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No Chuck, I am sorry, but lack of proper safety does not give 2nd chances. Now where are those writting assignments?!

You are going to make a fine eraser cleaner.
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Default RE: How do you clean the shotgun barrel properly.

FIRST! MAKE SURE THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED!
NO SHELL IN THE CHAMBER. NO SHELL IN MAGAZINE!

And don't forget the first rule of safety.

To Keep the Muzzle pointed in a safe direction,
And to treat each gun as if it is loaded.

And when you finish cleaning your gun,
Don't forget to burp it lol ( Kidding about this one )
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