Hatcher Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I have bought a new gun this morning (Browning B525) and it's an absolute corker of a gun. It is my first gun, so forgive the lack of knowledge here... Do you suggest giving the gun a full clean as it is brand new? I have already put 25 carts through it this morning. If so, do i need just oil the barrels and the action? Or do i need to completely remove all of the products on the shotgun and then apply a fresh set of oil/grease to the barrels and contact points? The lever is very stiff, almost to the point where i cannot open it. I presume this will loosen up in time. Any sort of help here will be most appreciated. Hatcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatherandSon Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 This has been covered previously. Search for it. The gun will loosen up over time. Sometimes it can take a few thousand cartridges!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I have bought a new gun this morning (Browning B525) and it's an absolute corker of a gun. It is my first gun, so forgive the lack of knowledge here... Do you suggest giving the gun a full clean as it is brand new? I have already put 25 carts through it this morning. If so, do i need just oil the barrels and the action? Or do i need to completely remove all of the products on the shotgun and then apply a fresh set of oil/grease to the barrels and contact points? The lever is very stiff, almost to the point where i cannot open it. I presume this will loosen up in time. Any sort of help here will be most appreciated. Hatcher I have the same gun about 4 weeks old and have almost put 1000 carts through it now. It does get a bit easier. As regards to cleaning ive found the bisely copper brush is a much better fit and cleans it alot better than another one I purchased. But I gave it a proper clean before I first used it. Some good lubricant on the hinge does make it easier to open as well over time. If it is the 2014 model have a look at the forend as well as mine has started to scratch the barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 When it is new - and everything is very tight, its very important to keep a thin film of oil or grease on the moving parts like the hinge, locking bolts etc. If the metal gets dry, there is a risk that it will 'pick up' and score the surface. I would suggest a small smear of light grease (any type is better than none) on a finger and just put a light smear on all places where metal moves against metal. This will enable it to bed in slowly and evenly and prevent any 'pick up'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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