Advice required for shotgun cleaning

[imarr17]

Hi, I'm new to shooting and PW forum.

 

I have recently obtained my FAC and purchased a new Beretta 686E Black Sporting 12g 30" with mobilchoke.

 

So far I have only fired the gun on a small number of sessions, but after each session have cleaned and oiled it.

 

For cleaning the barrels I have used what can best be described as a giant tampon (with a spiral brass brush section) to which is attched a weighted shoe lace. I have passed this device through each barrel two or three times until any visible residue is removed form the barrel lining (from the discharge end to the chamber end). I have applied a small quantity of gun oil to the 'tampon' before cleaning.

 

I have also applied a small quantity of Browing spray gun oil to the firing mechanism (at least all that is externally visible).

 

Finally I have wiped an oil cloth on the external barrel surfaces.

 

My question is am I doing the right thing, if not what else/alternatives should I be doing, and what should I do/use to preserve the woodwork?

 

Any help advice would be much appreciated.

 

Ian M

[vampire]

Hi, I'm new to shooting and PW forum.

 

I have recently obtained my FAC and purchased a new Beretta 686E Black Sporting 12g 30" with mobilchoke.

 

So far I have only fired the gun on a small number of sessions, but after each session have cleaned and oiled it.

 

For cleaning the barrels I have used what can best be described as a giant tampon bore snake (with a spiral brass brush section) to which is attched a weighted shoe lace. I have passed this device through each barrel two or three times until any visible residue is removed form the barrel lining (from the discharge end to the chamber end). I have applied a small quantity of gun oil to the 'tampon' before cleaning.

 

I have also applied a small quantity of Browing spray gun oil to the firing mechanism (at least all that is externally visible).

 

Finally I have wiped an oil cloth on the external barrel surfaces.

 

My question is am I doing the right thing, if not what else/alternatives should I be doing, and what should I do/use to preserve the woodwork?

 

Any help advice would be much appreciated.

 

Ian M

[apache]

Please call it a 'boresnake'

 

I remove the barrels and go chamber to choke.

 

Sometimes you will need a good scrub with a PB brush (think bronze hedgehog on a stick)

 

I assume you have a SGC not a FAC?

[imarr17]

Thanks for that - I'll remember 'boresnake' !

 

In future I'll pull through from the chamber end.

 

Also, in NI a FAC is required not SGC.

[Shadowchaser]

Sounds like you're doing a decent job.

 

I've never used a boresnake myself, are they any better,

easier to use than traditional methods?

[suggs]

I do the same, boresnskes are really good but still do a propper strip down clean now and again. I tend to use the snake at the end of the day at the clay ground then oil up, saves doing it at home and only takes a few mins to do..

Edited August 29, 2010 by suggs