Dazza9t9 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Good evening all Not sure if this is in huge correct section but here goes....... I am a bit of a clean freak when it comes to my stuff, I like things to be clean and tidy. Like most I guess, I work hard and I'd like the things I buy to last as long as possible. After being given some shooting equipment which belonged to my great grandad, this got me thinking about my stuff. In particular my gun. Being new to the sport I bought myself a second hand bettinsoli from a family friend. Gun seemed cheap enough, is a little bit rough after it was the previous owners rough / wildfowling gun but I like it. I clean it after every trip out, today I put one cartridge though it, still cleaned. I just want to check what I am doing is correct. First off I give the bores a good spray with bisley bore cleaner then a going through with a brush, I then push a wool mop through before applying a little oil to a second mop and putting it though. I use the oiled mop to go over all metal parts including barrels and then wipe down with a duster, same duster every time to build up the oil on it. The gun gets stored in the cabinet barrels down. The stock is laminated. Is there anything different or more I should do? Any advice would be greatly received. Like stated above, the gun is not expensive or particularly good, but it special to me as it's my first (and only at the moment) Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squash wavy Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Yep all sounds good. Be sure to remove all lead deposit from the bores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 The only suggestion I'd have would be to get a gunsmith to service / clean the internals on it once a year. Apart from that, treated the way you are, it'll be looking good in another decade or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Is it fixed choke ? If not whip them out for a good clean and grease also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza9t9 Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thank you for the replies I got it serviced when I got it so I will get it done again in 6 months time. It is multi choke, however that is another problem, I don't have a key and only have the ones that are in 1/2 and 1/4 that's on my to do list.... Find a full set of chokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Chokes and keys are easily available........... TBH if you enjoy cleaning it carry on as you are....... Getting the chokes out would be a priority as they get stuck/rusted in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Not sure about a six month service - complete waste of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Not sure about a six month service - complete waste of money. I think he was saying he would have it done again in 6 months so 12 months between............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza9t9 Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Yeah that's is, as HDAV said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 The only suggestion I'd have would be to get a gunsmith to service / clean the internals on it once a year. Apart from that, treated the way you are, it'll be looking good in another decade or 2 Fair comment but I fail to see the need for the vast majority, we all have different expectations and USAGE, and anyone who has half a sensible brain can follow strip down and thorough cleaning regimes as described by the manufacturer and illustrated almost without fail on the web! The old doctrine of annul RFD/gunsmith service is just that, OLD! ATB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thank you for the replies I got it serviced when I got it so I will get it done again in 6 months time. It is multi choke, however that is another problem, I don't have a key and only have the ones that are in 1/2 and 1/4 that's on my to do list.... Find a full set of chokes As mentioned, general and specific choke keys should be pretty easy to find, as indeed are many chokes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza9t9 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Brilliant thanks for all the info. And it's good to know I am cleaning my gun correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Just one thing. After the brush, use cloth/paper towel wrapped around a jag to clean the barrels. This is "throw away" and you won't end up with dirty woollen mops that need cleaning. Apart from that, as has been said, attend to your chokes. Otherwise, spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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