gun cleaning

Lol k this is an open ended question everyone has their own tastes depending on the gun, the make, the ammo, ect best way to find what you like is to try a couple.
 
Hoppes no.9 works well enough for my needs, but really you can use pretty well any solvent you like. others will chime in i'm sure.

It's kind of like asking which actress has a nice rack. You'll get lots of answers and most of them will be right!
 
i agree with trying a few brands... plus i bought a bottle 3 years ago, i clean my gun like as often as i can and i still didnt go thru the bottle so to test a few products, dont buy in large qty's . if you dont like something, it will be less painfull to part with the smallest size.


i have used hoppes since the late 90's...works well
 
I've started using Lucas Gun Oil. It's very good.
http://www.lucasoil.com/products/display_products.sd?catid=2&iid=27&loc=show
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I bought a rifle & handgun. I am still not able to use them since I am still in my probation with my club.

My question is since I won't be using it for few months, should I leave it in the factory condition, or should I do full cleaning on them?

Some said that factory lubricant and etc is better for firearm that will not be fired for a while.
 
For CL&P I really like Gunzilla. It doesn't smell and my hands don't feel like they have cancer after I use it.
 
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Depending on the chore at hand...

General purpose cleaner for powder fouling and plastic wad fouling removal I use "Ed's Red"... This is a homemade cleaner consisting of equal parts of Dexron ATF, Kerosen, Varsol and Acetone...

For copper fouling removal I have had great results with Barnes CR-10, Sweets 762 and Wipeout... Wipeout is nice as you leave it soak overnight and it removes the copper with very little if any scrubbing...

For rust prevention and lubricant I use Breakfree CLP... It is advertised as a cleaner, lubricant and protectant, but I find it isn't the greatest cleaner out there
 
I bought a rifle & handgun. I am still not able to use them since I am still in my probation with my club.

My question is since I won't be using it for few months, should I leave it in the factory condition, or should I do full cleaning on them?

Some said that factory lubricant and etc is better for firearm that will not be fired for a while.
 
bacardi said:
I bought a rifle & handgun. I am still not able to use them since I am still in my probation with my club.

My question is since I won't be using it for few months, should I leave it in the factory condition, or should I do full cleaning on them?

Some said that factory lubricant and etc is better for firearm that will not be fired for a while.
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I would clean it and oil the barrel. Make sure the bolt is running smoothly or you can add some oil there as well. When you are ready to shoot it, run a patch to clear out a bit of oil and you are good to go.
 
bacardi - The key word is 'light', as in 'light coat of oil'. Soaking it down will not be any better and surplus lubricant can eventually gum up, hurt the stock, etc.
 
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