colin lad Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 hi all i have just cleaned my cf .222 for the 1st time what i would like to ask is after you have cleaned barrel do you then run a patch through with a couple of drops of gun oil on and if so do you then run 1 or 2 clean patches through or do that just before you next go out or leave the thin coat of oil in or just dont oil after cleaning ?? colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I use Forrest bore foam which includes a rust inhibitor, so dont bother oiling unless im not gonna use the rifle for a looong time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzala Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Plus 1 for forrest bore Foam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Plus 2. Brilliant stuff. Just leave it for long enough- I often ignore the can's instructions and leave the bore foam to work overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Where are you guys buying this stuff from please? May well give it a try. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Always a bit of light oil after cleaning, removed with a meths soaked patch and a few dry ones before use. Forest bore foam is good for light de-coppering and carbon, needs a long time and a number of applications to clear copper from an older or more erroded bore rendering it less than effective for those guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 all depends what you clean with Colin I don't tend to oil mine as I really don't have time to frigg about removing it every other day, but if you are going to store for much longer then its a good idea. I tend to use riflecraft bore cleaner which is pretty kind to barrels and you and really only tend to clean every 40 or so shots or when it gets wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 all depends what you clean with Colin I don't tend to oil mine as I really don't have time to frigg about removing it every other day, but if you are going to store for much longer then its a good idea. I tend to use riflecraft bore cleaner which is pretty kind to barrels and you and really only tend to clean every 40 or so shots or when it gets wet. on this occasion i use 009 as that is what i have this is how i did it dont know if it was right, i soaked a patch in 009 and ran it through then ran my copper brush through 10/12 times then about 12 patch's till they came clean then a patch with 3 drops of gun oil on then 3 more dry patch's so not too much oil left in barrel dose that sound ok ??/ colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Wipeout is by some way the best bore cleaner for a good de clag. I use a couple of cleaners from the US, Butchs Bore shine is one, I ALWAYS put 2 oiled patches through teh bore after cleaning, these MUST be removed with clean patches before use. If I am using a rifle every day then I tend to clean the bore maybe once a week, after clean and oil I will leave the bore guide in to remind me to remove the oil. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 A lot of Bench rest shooters use the Butches Bore shine product and they compete for money and fame. I like Kroil and Iosso bore paste as it is non-ammonia and doesn't smell quite so bad as most cleaners. I use only nylon bristle brushes as I can change directions inside the bore and not risk crown damage. Seems to be working fine going on 15 years with this method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Wipeout is by some way the best bore cleaner for a good de clag. I use a couple of cleaners from the US, Butchs Bore shine is one, I ALWAYS put 2 oiled patches through teh bore after cleaning, these MUST be removed with clean patches before use. If I am using a rifle every day then I tend to clean the bore maybe once a week, after clean and oil I will leave the bore guide in to remind me to remove the oil. A I used to do similar with an elastic band,issue is your never 100% sure how long your rifle will be stored- the weather might take a turn for the worse etc. and the gun is forgotten with no oil in the bore.i was listening to a guy on the radio the other day talking about air moisture content in modern c/heated homes yesterday and its an issue we should all consider seriously. To remove the oil takes less time than putting on your coat, overtrousers and boots so in practice its a non-issue time wise and cleaning after a few rounds is easier than after a lot. Removing oil with a few dry patches don't do the job totally effectively and the first shot will tend on the high side i have found, one of meths 3 dry should alway do the job but you can tell with feel. All barrels like a different approach to cleaning and it can change as the bore ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 A lot of Bench rest shooters use the Butches Bore shine product and they compete for money and fame. I like Kroil and Iosso bore paste as it is non-ammonia and doesn't smell quite so bad as most cleaners. I use only nylon bristle brushes as I can change directions inside the bore and not risk crown damage. Seems to be working fine going on 15 years with this method. I like butches its great for light copper fouling and a good indecator of copper in more heavily worn bores that require a special dedicated copper solvent. Nylon brushing is what i use for working copper solvents in bronze will only desolve and give faulse poitives for copper. I realy shouldn't worry about the crown personally just take it easy on exit and re-entry so the rod itself aint doing the damage, bronze bristles aint going to hurt it none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I've found myself reverting back to good old Bisley bore cleaner.Not the most trendiest of tins,but its superb stuff even when i've used the most grottiest ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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