Greg.L Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hi Guys, After getting my first shotgun yesterday im now looking to order some cleaning/maintenance bits and bobs for it. Just hoping someone can point me in the right direction in what i need. With my current under standing i was going to order the following... Gun oil Gun Grease Bore cleaner Silicone cloth A Bore snake – I got a cleaning kit (rod and brushes etc) with the gun but seems a bore snake maybe easier. Is there anything else i need or might be advised? And ive seen just gun oil and silicone gun oil... whats the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) High temperature grease if you have multi chokes. Edit: Sorry missed your last bit. Silicone oil/grease is inert and is good for seals and is often used on the 'wipe down' cloth - just a few drops - before the gun is put away. Edited February 7, 2014 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungle The Bear Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Dont mind using bore snakes for a quick pull through till you get home and clean your weapon properly, but personally dont like them. you are the right road with what you mention -squirt of bore cleaner let it sit for 5 mins and then use a bronze brush through the barrels a few times - then twice through with bronze brush with kitchen roll wrapped round the same brush a patch about 4" x 2" is perfect then a thin layer of suitable oil applied from the sheepskin mop, if its a multi choke take them out and make sure they are spotless and put a tiny drop of choke grease and refit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg.L Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Cheers I was planning to get Bisley stuff... Any ideas if this is high temp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Cheers I was planning to get Bisley stuff... Any ideas if this is high temp? If the Bisley grease IS molybdenum disulfide (which I'm pretty sure it is) then, yes, it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Its hard to beat copper slip as used on car breaks for chokes. Bore snakes are good for field use and pre-cleaning, they don't cut it for intensive cleans though. Watch the sovents on plastic parts and finishes, try cleaning type spray oils on cammo wrapped guns etc. instead. More guns (and stocks) are killed by over lubricating than under, certain oils in the wrong place thicken to a sticky goop and stop mechanisms working or seep into the stock to discolour or soften the wood. Certain guns need maintaining differently a Semi auto rarely fired a lot yet used on the harsh environment saltmarsh needs different care to say an over and under gun that gets 100 rounds a session on a clay ground x 100 days or in the hands of a pro-pigeon shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 +1 for copper slip I use the all in one OTIS sets. They seem to offer the best of both worlds...compact like a boresnake but handle more like a traditional cleaning rod in use. I like the 009 solvent, BreakFreeCLP oil/lubricant, PH Motty Paste...and lots of other one off odd jars and bottles which I have added to the cleaning kit box over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 +1 for copper slip This can be used on chokes but then you still have to buy a grease for lubricating purposes as the main purpose for the slip is static applications with a low frequency inspection. Nigel Teague supplies the grease with his products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 This can be used on chokes but then you still have to buy a grease for lubricating purposes as the main purpose for the slip is static applications with a low frequency inspection. Nigel Teague supplies the grease with his products. Its not like its mega bucks and stuck chokes are very common ask in any gunshop, after the novelty wears off most just leave their favourite in- so a bit lasts a very long while. Referring back to grease on other parts- I use non anywhere sand can get on a marsh gun, its harder to remove and clean and holds contaminates and sand. It can act as an effective grinding paste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I use a Napier cleaning mop rod with a bronze brush on the end, spray the barrels with Napier cleaning oil and run the mop brush combo in and out of each barrel half a dozen times, job done quick wipe down and put away. Only give it a deep clean four times a year or if its got wet. The chokes when greased properly only need loosening a turn before putting away, you can tell when ready for cleaning as you can feel the carbon in the grease when you turn them. As I cover the whole choke and inside the barrel with a smear of grease all the **** wipes straight off and a quick regrease wind back in ready for another few thousand carts. If you use a decent lube you don't need to re-lube for a good while. Fully sinthetic car oil is a good oil for lubing the metal parts. It takes the heat and dosent gum up or dry out to a varnish like some do. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Everyone has their own cleaning regime, lots of variations above, and if it works then fine! Bore Snakes were only invented to give the gun a quick pull through in the field, not to clean it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Just one point, when you have cleaned and lightly lubricated the weapon stand it in the gun cabinet inverted so that any excess oil runs away from the woodwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketestace Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 A mate of mine has just put me onto Clenzoil products, very good gear indeed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I use Napier usually, along with youngs 303 for scrubbing the barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnforcer Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 All these new products I need to get! I was told OX24 and a patch would do everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I was told OX24 and a patch would do everything. Now you're talking. However, I think you might find that OX 18 is now the one - either/or really though. That plus a spot of grease for the knuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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