KB1 Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Just wondering if anyone else has the same issues…... Like most people, I give my guns a good clean after use. Sometimes if I'm in a hurry (or feeling lazy) I'll just pull a bore snake through a couple of times, spray a bit of oil then pull through once more; look up the barrels and everything looks shiny But, more often than not, I'll use the rod with a brass brush on…. pour some Bisley Bore Cleaning Oil down the tubes, give them a good brush, then wrap some dry cloth round the brush and push through each barrel. After that I wrap bore oil pre-soaked swabs around the brush and go up and down a few times, and back to the dry cloth….. all finished with a pull through of Liga oiled rag. The problem I have with all this, is that even though my barrels look pristine and shiny whilst looking up them, I can NEVER end up with a clean piece of cloth after cleaning; It ALWAYS has some black **** still remaining Am I doing something wrong, or is this normal? Edited June 29, 2017 by KB1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Just wondering if anyone else has the same issues…... Like most people, I give my guns a good clean after use. Sometimes if I'm in a hurry (or feeling lazy) I'll just pull a bore snake through a couple of times, spray a bit of oil then pull through once more; look up the barrels and everything looks shiny But, more often than not, I'll use the rod with a brass brush on…. pour some Eley Bore Cleaning Oil down the tubes, give them a good brush, then wrap some dry cloth round the brush and push through each barrel. After that I wrap bore oil pre-soaked swabs around the brush and go up and down a few times, and back to the dry cloth….. all finished with a pull through of Liga oiled rag. The problem I have with all this, is that even though my barrels look pristine and shiny whilst looking up them, I can NEVER end up with a clean piece of cloth after cleaning; It ALWAYS has some black **** still remaining Am I doing something wrong, or is this normal? hello KB1 no that is what i do sometimes, i use youngs 303 and thats a darker oil, bronze brush/ loo roll swobs that never come clean think its the oil and not cartridge residue, i give a oily wooly mop last. thats the way i have done it since my old s/s 410. if thats wrong theres 1 more numpty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 I'm glad its not only me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Or me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 If you want to get it all out you will either need to keep going or soak out the carp in a barrel bath for a week. The rest of us do exactly as you do or even less and accept the dirt in the barrel, it will not affect the operation of your gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 If you want to get it all out you will either need to keep going or soak out the carp in a barrel bath for a week. The rest of us do exactly as you do or even less and accept the dirt in the barrel, it will not affect the operation of your gun. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) Gave up trying to get my bores 100% clean years ago and in 30 years of shooting I have never had a gun pit or corrode, so I don't worry about it. What I have found recently though is that 3 in 1 spray oil cleans my guns as well as the much more expensive purpose made cleaners in fact I believe it performs better than some so that's what I use now. You doing everything ok just the same as the rest of us! Edited June 29, 2017 by Wingman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 hello KB1 no that is what i do sometimes, i use youngs 303 and thats a darker oil, bronze brush/ loo roll swobs that never come clean think its the oil and not cartridge residue, i give a oily wooly mop last. thats the way i have done it since my old s/s 410. if thats wrong theres 1 more numpty hello, just to add i seem to remember years ago 1970s 1980s using those russian or cheq cartridges made the S/S barrels realy dirty i found a liquid gunpowder dissolver i put in barrels with corks tight each end and left over night or a few days, came in a bottle so could re use, maybe somebody will know, you can make Aquoil which is 303 and hot water mix, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/Midcountiesblacking/posts/756708047864841 Have a look on here. Darren's just posted this to show the damage wd40 causes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) Just wondering if anyone else has the same issues…... Like most people, I give my guns a good clean after use. Sometimes if I'm in a hurry (or feeling lazy) I'll just pull a bore snake through a couple of times, spray a bit of oil then pull through once more; look up the barrels and everything looks shiny But, more often than not, I'll use the rod with a brass brush on…. pour some Eley Bore Cleaning Oil down the tubes, give them a good brush, then wrap some dry cloth round the brush and push through each barrel. After that I wrap bore oil pre-soaked swabs around the brush and go up and down a few times, and back to the dry cloth….. all finished with a pull through of Liga oiled rag. The problem I have with all this, is that even though my barrels look pristine and shiny whilst looking up them, I can NEVER end up with a clean piece of cloth after cleaning; It ALWAYS has some black **** still remaining Am I doing something wrong, or is this normal? Its normal but it shows its worth doing. Many guns are never cleaned Edited June 29, 2017 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/Midcountiesblacking/posts/756708047864841 Have a look on here. Darren's just posted this to show the damage wd40 causes All oils will leave a residue when they dry out, and its not rust as he says, been using WD or 3 in 1 spray for 30+ years never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 All oils will leave a residue when they dry out, and its not rust as he says, been using WD or 3 in 1 spray for 30+ years never had a problem. hello old un, i did a test years ago with WD 40 on new metal sheet, hence i will never use on guns, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzypigeon Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Wd40 is water based...it will cause rust it's ok as a penetrant spray but no good for lubricating to prevent rust....use a good quality oil after cleaning with wd40 if you wish to continue using it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Wd40 is water based...it will cause rust it's ok as a penetrant spray but no good for lubricating to prevent rust....use a good quality oil after cleaning with wd40 if you wish to continue using it Sauce of this claim please. WD40 is a non-volatile viscous oil which remains on the surface to which it is applied, giving lubrication and protection from moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 hello old un, i did a test years ago with WD 40 on new metal sheet, hence i will never use on guns, So what was the test? and results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Young's 303 Just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Wd40 should never be used around anything previously greased . All locks etc it states on the packaging that wd40 washes away grease. Personally I use bisley gun oil which is basically 3 in 1 but not spray oil. I use gt85 to clean my dies etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Agreed, I only use 3 in 1 to clean the bore, it doesnt go anywhere near the rest of the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted June 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Some good advice popping up Have just looked online regarding gun grease, and I never knew how essential it actually is to put this on…… We live and learn.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Wd40 should never be used around anything previously greased . All locks etc it states on the packaging that wd40 washes away grease. Personally I use bisley gun oil which is basically 3 in 1 but not spray oil. I use gt85 to clean my dies etc Agreed, I never spray WD40 into the action of a gun, I pack it with Vaseline (petroleum jelly) I have used WD40 for cleaning my barrels for 30+ years and have had no problems with them rusting, I also wipe the outside of the metal with WD as its a water repellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Agreed, I never spray WD40 into the action of a gun, I pack it with Vaseline (petroleum jelly) I have used WD40 for cleaning my barrels for 30+ years and have had no problems with them rusting, I also wipe the outside of the metal with WD as its a water repellent. They say wd40 can be sprayed on fishing bait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 They say wd40 can be sprayed on fishing bait I have heard fly fishermen/women use it to make their fly's float but I wouldn't spray my maggots with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 I have heard fly fishermen/women use it to make their fly's float but I wouldn't spray my maggots with it Might sting when you wee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzypigeon Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Sauce of this claim please. WD40 is a non-volatile viscous oil which remains on the surface to which it is applied, giving lubrication and protection from moisture. I'll see if I can dig out the technical information sheet we were sent by the company a couple of years ago, they basically told all the field engineers not to use as a sub for oil or grease and not to leave any parts exposed after applying wd40, to apply grease to parts after wiping off any wd40 due to the rust that was being caused by it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Wd40 Water displaysing oil created at 40 th attempt for the war department (WD) Basically a fish oil (originally) Invented by a American bloke Who was working on rocket fuel development at the time Personally don't use it All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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