Paper towel for bore cleaning.

[snowhunter]

I found that some paper towels, cut to size and folded, works well for cleaning bores, and very economical. I still like to use the clothe bore patches for the finishing strokes of bore cleaning.

 

[RobSmith]

I'm partial to blue "shop towels" but only use them as bore patches for the 12 guage.

 

[667]

My old white cotton t-shirts do for me....

 

[GeoTrekr]

I also discovered the magic of the blue shop towel. They seem to be able to grab a lot more crap than the gun patches do. I finish up with the patches too, as they are a little more 'lint free', but when I need to do the heavy work, they're great. Especially in the 12ga smoothbore.

 

[firemachine69]

I prefer the blue shop towels for the actions and bolts. I still buy the bore patches, as well as the bronze and nylon bristle brushes.


Yea, I'm pretty anal about keeping the guns clean.

 

[BigUglyMan]

I've gone to Fabricland in the past and bought lightweight flannel to cut to size. Pretty economical and convenient to boot.

 

[savage express]

I got lazy and bought those pre-cut patches.

 

[KDX]

I've gone to Fabricland in the past and bought lightweight flannel to cut to size. Pretty economical and convenient to boot.

Excellent idea.

 

[looch]

I steal sheets from the linen cabinet - one queen-size goes a long way.

 

[sherlockbonez]

I use old pjs and socks. Where I used to work also has larger sheets of white shop rags in the shop and they pick up alot more grease then other materials.

 

[SandRoad]

I've gone to Fabricland in the past and bought lightweight flannel to cut to size. Pretty economical and convenient to boot.

We use flannel all the time. Started buying yards of it and cutting it up when we started with black powder rifles because you go through a lot of patches. Now we use it for everything.

Paper towel gets used for the first pass or two to get most of the powder out, especially with shotguns. I like the idea of using the blue shop towels.

 

[cdngunner]

I found that some paper towels, cut to size and folded, works well for cleaning bores, and very economical. I still like to use the clothe bore patches for the finishing strokes of bore cleaning.

I have worked in several paper industries......

Remember paper can be abbrasive, which can be good or bad depending on how you use it.

 

[Levi Garrett]

Any soft cotton rags cut up .

 

[Eagleye]

I've gone to Fabricland in the past and bought lightweight flannel to cut to size. Pretty economical and convenient to boot.

I have done this for years. One can buy a lot of flannellette for $20.00, and all it takes is a few minutes to cut patches suitable for various bore sizes. One little TIP, though.......Run your new flannel through the washer one cycle before using it. This gets rid of the "sizing" they put in the fabric. You will find it cleans much better after you wash it. A pass through the dryer fluffs up the "nap" properly, too. Regards, Eagleye.

 

[Leeper]

I've been cleaning with toilet paper and/or paper towels for the last 35 years or so. I do like the blue towels.. Regards, Bill

 

[Juster]

Toilet paper, pencil and WD40, all you need for cleaning your pistol.
Once a year you can use them thar fancy solvents and cleanin' kits, if you like .

 

[saskgunowner101]

I steal sheets from the linen cabinet - one queen-size goes a long way.

Sounds like the best way to get on "she who angers easily" #### list.

 

[Levi Garrett]

A nylon brush,or old tooth brush, and q-tips will also be a great help.

 

[looch]

Sounds like the best way to get on "she who angers easily" s**t list.

My grandfather used to say "you don't chase the bus once you're on it." I think he spent a lot of time on the "list".

 

[Colin]

I use the blue towels as well, will check the linen place, good idea!