ALAN Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 how do you guys clean your guns?? anyone use the bore snake?? thought about cleaning mine with the bore snake.... like to see how you guys clean yours.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourthenILdeerhunter Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I found a old set at my grandpa's i just use with some patches and after a season i go over it with gun oil and put it away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiepredator Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Just buy a kit that comes with the cloths, brushes, and oils and it should come with instructions, then you should be set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinman802 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 they are good for just a quick cleaning but to do the best job jsut use a rod and patches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALAN Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) anyone use a tico tool??also anyone use bluewonder for a gun cleaner for cleaning out ur barrels?? Edited November 2, 2009 by ALAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzorp Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I use a bore snake as a quick clean after a day at the range, but I have a nice Hoppes kit with brushes and rods. I try to clean them at least once very other month with the brushes and some spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugermk2 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I haven't cleaned my shotgun barrel since I got it. It usually stays pretty clean though because I use it quite a bit. I did however take it completely apart except for the trigger assembly, and cleaned everything. Then went over everything with a light coat of Break Free CLP. I'm sold on that stuff, and it works wonders smoothing up action slide, and pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I use the Bore Snake after hunting to get the moisture and junk out but don't really use them for a thorough cleaning. For that I use Shooter's Choice or Hoppes and a brass bore brush and patches. Bore Snakes are great though for that quick clean needed almost daily when hunting if it rains or otherwise gets dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBow Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'll use a brass brush on a cleaning rod and attach it to a cordless drill to do a thorough job in the barrel. I usually run a patch cloth through first with some Hoppe's on it, then use the drill and brass brush, then run a clean patch through with a light amount of oil on it. I try to do that once or twice a year to ensure no build up in the barrel accumulates. The rest of the gun is then just wiped down with a lightly oiled clean cloth or kleenex. On my semi, I pull the receiver apart, use a soft brush to clean away any loose dirt or debris, then lightly oil it. I don't use any oil on the gas cylinder and rings and just wipe them down dry. I have found oiling or even siliconing has lent itself to the accumulation of dirt from the gasses and slows down the auto ejection function. I have a few old cleaning kits that I bought years ago and some I inherited from my dad. I've been looking at some of the Tipton cleaning gear, and wouldn't mind getting some new toys from them. TBow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Country Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I disassemble the rifle/shotgun/pistol/muzzleloader to its main components (I generally will not disassemble the trigger unit)...wipe off with an old tee-shirt...and an old toothbrush... Spray a light coat of Break Free on the components...and gently wipe dry (leaving a very thin amount in place). The barrel is swabbed first with a wad with either Break Free or Nitro-solvent and let set for about 10 minutes. That is followed by 6-10 passes with a bronze-wire brush on a full length rod (get the 36" shotgun rod...removing the adapter tip allows you to use standard rifle brushes). Then several patches until clean and dry. I finish the barrel with a light coat of Break Free and a single dry patch. Reassemble the weapon...place a light coat of Break Free on another piece of tee-shirt and wipe down all metal surfaces. Buff all wooden surfaces with a dry cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I use an Otis gun cleaning kit. These are made a few miles away from where I live and I know the business owner personally. The kit I have [ Elite] has all the cleaning materials you need for .17 up to 10 ga. and everything in between. The brushes are all marked and you get a card telling you which one to use for each caliber. The brushes don't wear out quickly and are a perfect fit. The patch design is great as you can use just a couple different patches for all the different calibers. A little practice with pinching the patch and you are good to go. The solvents in the kit are very effective and don't have that obnoxious odor some others have. This kit is all inclusive and I would recommend it highly to anyone. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I little expensive but my cleaning stuff is from BoreTech and I use Hoppies oil and #9 solvent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 I use an Outers Tico Tool for shotguns. They work great for removing powder residue from the bore. To clean the chokes which can easily get plastic fouling from the wad I use a blend of solvents that I soak the choke tube in. For the gas systems used in the 1100/1187,390/391's of mine I used gun scrubber and nitro solvent. I then use Fastex on the actions of everything including doubles. BTW, a little oil or grease on a O/U's hinge pin will go a long ways in reducing friction. I am not that fanantical about having the sqeaky clean. On my target 391 Trap I'll just give it a wipe down with a silicon cloth after casual use and thouroughly clean about every 3000 rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 I use a bore snake along with a small kit that includes patches, oils, etc. Works fine as long as you stay on top of cleaning it. 3 shots and I'm cleaning my gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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