imschur Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 What process, tools and chemicals do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 After each use I field strip, mop them with Hoppes # 9 and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Then run a brass brush for the caliber through the barrel 5-10 times, followed by patches until they come out clean. I also clean any other exposed areas with either nylon or brass brushes and wipe until clean. Then lube all moving areas with Gunslick Spray Lube let it sit a few minutes, then reassemble and then wipe off any excess lube.I track how many rounds I put through each rifle and pistol and every 2000 rounds I do a complete strip and lube.I've started buying only Gunslick products and will replace the Hoppes # 9 when this bottle is done. Not that I have any complaints about Hoppes, but I have a heart condition and Gun Slick makes less violatile products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I love the smell of Hoppes #9. It's probably the oldest smell I can recall. I read good things about the gun slick products but I have yet to try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I use Break Free CLP exclusively, although I have used some WeaponShield CLP a bit as well. I don't use any other chemicals.For the bore, it's a Bore Snake only for me, I have one in every caliber I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I use Break Free CLP exclusively, although I have used some WeaponShield CLP a bit as well. I don't use any other chemicals.For the bore, it's a Bore Snake only for me, I have one in every caliber I own.I have been reading that many folks like the bore snake. Im thinking of trying one for the LR-308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel609 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I use Break Free CLP exclusively, although I have used some WeaponShield CLP a bit as well. I don't use any other chemicals.For the bore, it's a Bore Snake only for me, I have one in every caliber I own.I have to agree with the bore snake. I have them in 22, 9mm & 45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Is bore snake a generic term or are you speaking of a specific brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 There are a few brands, I think only Hoppe's spells theirs "Bore Snake", I've seen another called "BorSnake".Hoppe's Bore Snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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