Iggy Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Hi, Simple question I guess and although Ive only put a few hundred sheels through my new 686e and I clean the gun thoroughly after each outing the circles onh the breech face seem very stubborn to remove. I assume these are caused by escaping gasses from the cartridge primer on firing? Ive got all the 'usual' cleaning stuff but maybe my technique is wrong so any advice on shifting them would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 The only way gasses from the primer would get back onto the breech face is if the primer is being punctured by the firing pin,which shouldn't happen. The circles are quite normal and are probably caused by oil and dirt on the breech face being pounded by the cartridge head when fired. I don't usually have trouble removing the marks on my gun when cleaning but occasionaly,if they are a bit stubborn,I use green plastic pan scourer.No it doesn't remove metal and it works very well on the bores as well. Try brake cleaner as a solvent but keep it off the black and off the wood. Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 There was a thread on here a while ago with the same problem, different gun but still the same, have a search around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) I read In a magazine once I think it was sporting gun someone wrote in and asked for help for the same thing I'm sure what was suggested was brasso and a scouring pad Edited July 8, 2011 by rimmie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Use toothpaste, its very slightly abrasive and will take the marks out immediately. Use the wifes toothbrush ! Timb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) I had the same problem and posted pictures. Your best bet in to scrape it off with your nail. Has worked a treat with me and not been a problem since. I will have a look around for it. Best of luck. I wouldn't personally use toothpaste, reason being I don't want in going into the firing pin holes, saying this, you may have got a knack for it - each to their own. Edited July 10, 2011 by Beretta Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/157249-ring-round-firing-pin-helpppp/page__p__1336928__hl__%2Bprimer+%2Bbounce__fromsearch__1#entry1336928 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 You could also wrap your gun in cotton wool and not shoot it. That'd stop the marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 You could also wrap your gun in cotton wool and not shoot it. That'd stop the marks I use cotton buds to clean ejector holes but thats about as close as I get to wrapping it in cotton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I've left mine I can't say I've ever seen a gun without them so I dont think it matters a jot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I gave up trying to clean them off, and several guns now have these marks. Just accepted them as a sign that a gun is being used and not just being stuck in the cabinate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 You can easily scratch them off with your nail straight after shooting but as soon as you leave it for any amount of time you will need something rougher, a plastic knife does the trick. Like you both said, I don’t think it effects it but I just like a completely clean gun. OCD me thinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Thanks for all the replies and suggestions, much appreciated. Like you say, it really doesnt matter whether they are there or not from a functionality perspective - I just have a bit of OCD like Beretta Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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