Maybe a stupid cleaning question!?!?
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Al Thompson
Staff Alumnus
Never used the spring loaded one - have had great results with the machined one.
With the jag attachment, do I still push the jag/patch combo all the way out of the muzzle end. I haven't used one yet, but it seems to me that if you push it out of the muzzle, then pull it back in, that the patch will slide up over the jag, and just the jag will come back down the bore?
Let me know, and thanks everyone for all of the help,
Matt
Let me know, and thanks everyone for all of the help,
Matt
Al Thompson
Staff Alumnus
You've got it exactly right. When I'm scrubbing the bore it's a simple task to hold the barrel steady with your off hand at the muzzle. I stick the off hands index finger over the muzzle and stop the stroke when the tip hits my finger. I then choke up on the cleaning rod so that I can't push the jag/patch out of the barrel. Go to town!
Heck of a lot eaiser to show than tell.
Heck of a lot eaiser to show than tell.
Hey. Is there any harm in using copper wire brushes for cleaning shottie and pistol barrels? The cleaning kit I got as a gift came with these. They seem pretty abrasive...
Also, is the electrical component cleaner safe for all barrel bores? I have a can of that stuff...
Thanks!
Drjones
Also, is the electrical component cleaner safe for all barrel bores? I have a can of that stuff...
Thanks!
Drjones
Al Thompson
Staff Alumnus
The bore brushes are fne. Barrel steel is way harder than copper/bronze. Avoid the "Tornado" brushes like the plague. These are steel brushes that are very abrasive.
There are lots of folks who use various spray cleaners for guns. The electrical stuff, brake and carb cleaner, etc., etc. There are not bad for general cleaning, but lack the needed ingredients for good bore cleaning. Shooter's Choice is what I have on hand - works.
One big problem with the spray cleaners is that they typicaally remove all the oil from the firearm. I suggest you re-lube after using them. Tons of good lubes out there, BreakFree seems to be in the lead around here - though I'll probably check the Slip 2000 stuff out when I restock.
There are lots of folks who use various spray cleaners for guns. The electrical stuff, brake and carb cleaner, etc., etc. There are not bad for general cleaning, but lack the needed ingredients for good bore cleaning. Shooter's Choice is what I have on hand - works.
One big problem with the spray cleaners is that they typicaally remove all the oil from the firearm. I suggest you re-lube after using them. Tons of good lubes out there, BreakFree seems to be in the lead around here - though I'll probably check the Slip 2000 stuff out when I restock.