I have heard both schools of thought on cleaning my shotgun. Some have said the sun should never set on a dirty gun. Others have said they clean their guns once a year and have had no problems with them at all.
Someone at a local shop suggested wiping out and oiling the action each time it is used, coupled with an ultra-sonic cleaning once a month...and that would be adequate. Was he correct or even close?
So what's the best plan? Does it need to be cleaned each time it is used? Once a year seems to be a little extreme. I'm hitting the range about once a week right now, putting between 50-75 rounds through my 870 each time I go. That will likely slow down a bit once I become more comfortable with my gun, but what is the best schedule to follow to keep the gun in excellent working condition?
thanks
~kevin~
Someone at a local shop suggested wiping out and oiling the action each time it is used, coupled with an ultra-sonic cleaning once a month...and that would be adequate. Was he correct or even close?
So what's the best plan? Does it need to be cleaned each time it is used? Once a year seems to be a little extreme. I'm hitting the range about once a week right now, putting between 50-75 rounds through my 870 each time I go. That will likely slow down a bit once I become more comfortable with my gun, but what is the best schedule to follow to keep the gun in excellent working condition?
thanks
~kevin~