How do you clean your guns?

Docsknotinn · Feb 1, 2006

Roughly it was already hit on. The rope is impregnated with crud after just a few passes. A lot of guys also wind up with all kinds of crud in the chamber from the bore snake. I do use them. You won't catch me hunting or traveling anyplace without one but IMO its not good for a steady diet. Run a few clean patches through after a bore snake and I think you will see its not that clean. I have never had a rod get anything ground into it. I prefer coated rods but any one piece rod that is the correct diameter for the gun is my first choice. Someone mentioned a product that gets left in for a few minutes. That sounds like "Sweets" but its very toxic. It will take out the tuff copper deposits but you have to use it sparingly.

r0GuE · Feb 1, 2006

Ok, I see now where you are coming from, and I might be inclined to agree, though I'm uncertain. I would also think the soft nylon rope would absorb the particles rather than inflict them into the steel barrel. Unlike a plastic rod, which would offer a much firmer resistance, thus more force into the barrel. But I will take the concept to heart. I'm thinking boresnae might not be a perfect solution. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Docsknotinn · Feb 2, 2006

Its a perfect solution for the guy who might not clean his guns otherwise. Your probably splitting hairs on most 22's but IMO not on centerfires or smoothbores at home.

Sigarms · Feb 3, 2006

Every once in a while, Hoppes Bench Rest #9, run through the barrel and let sit over night.

Tetra gun cleaning products as far as oil is one favorite, along with Break Free.

One tool that I have found to be irreplaceable (sp?) in cleaning most of my guns is a dental pick. You know the pick the dentist uses? Usually can buy them for a buck at gun shows, and they can get into the hardest places.

Slamfire · Feb 4, 2006

Hot water with Murphy's Oil Soap. Rinse with rubbin' alcohol (absorbs the water), Coat it with bee's wax and olive oil mixture. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Of course this don't work with Nitro cellulose or glycrine. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

HGM · Feb 4, 2006

Thats basicly how I clean my black powder gun, except for the oil. Works prety well, though I use a cooler to dunk the barrel in, so its a little messy.. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Looks like more guys use Hoppes than I thought.. Might be better than I thought. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif