Cleaning Browning Maxus

[djgeoff]

before i go and buy this stuff i would like to seek you knowledgeable forum users.

i have recently purchased a Browning Maxus 12g

i was thinking of using KG1 or 009 for carbon removal around what i call the gas valve on my maxus, i have noticed what appears to be a fairly large rubber seal.

will any of these product damage this seal or any other rubber seal i may come across?

if yes then what do you use?

regards in advance

Geoff

Edited October 18, 2017 by djgeoff

[Pigeon Shredder.]

Same assembly as my SX3, white spirit and a toothbrush usually after every slab of cartridges, then rinse off and lube with a shot of gt85, don't forget the gas holes in the bore can get clogged as well, use a cocktail stick on those as it will not cause a scratch on the bore like a metallic probe could.

[djgeoff]

Same assembly as my SX3, white spirit and a toothbrush usually after every slab of cartridges, then rinse off and lube with a shot of gt85, don't forget the gas holes in the bore can get clogged as well, use a cocktail stick on those as it will not cause a scratch on the bore like a metallic probe could.

thanks for your reply i am aware of the gas port holes, i was asking because if i buy some of the stuff quoted i was going to use on my Beretta urika gas valve and was thinking of use same stuff on maxus if it was ok to do so

[Westley]

I use GT85 and an old toothbrush to clean the piston and housing on my 303 Beretta auto,

[gemini52]

I use GT85 and an old toothbrush to clean the piston and housing on my 303 Beretta auto,

Where can i get gt85 from,i have a benelli which takes very little cleaning,but have recently bought an armsan mainly to use if it rains,trying to clean the piston is a real pain.

[Pigeon Shredder.]

Any cycle shop will have GT85, or Halfords.

[gemini52]

Any cycle shop will have GT85, or Halfords.

Thanks seem to remember seeing it on sale at aldi,will pick some up and give it a try,

[Loki]

Hi

 

Lidl/Aldi do the GT85 at 1.99£ rather than the several more a cycle shop or may be Halfords too.

When they be at Lidl or Aldi I get a couple of cans as far better than WD40 for a rake of other uses too.

 

L

[das]

WD40 and a light scrub with a ScotchBrite pad. Best thing I found for the 2 barrel ports was pipe a cleaner.

I always find pipe cleaners with a touch of light oil fine for cleaning in awkward places such as round the ejectors.

Edited October 18, 2017 by das

[djgeoff]

thanks for all your replies i have got gt85, got it from my electrical wholesalers (Wilts)

but i still would like to know if KG1 or 009 damage rubber seals / gaskets

thanks

[Gerry78]

Make sure you keep barrels clean i love browning but had problems with the inside of the barrel of my maxus i kept mine clean but somehow ended up with bits pitting after using it for 5 seasons on the marsh Sold the gun and bought a Browning A5 inerta gun easier to keep clean than gas semis But my Maxus never missed a beat for ducks You should have no other problems with maxus if kept clean

[djgeoff]

Make sure you keep barrels clean i love browning but had problems with the inside of the barrel of my maxus i kept mine clean but somehow ended up with bits pitting after using it for 5 seasons on the marsh Sold the gun and bought a Browning A5 inerta gun easier to keep clean than gas semis But my Maxus never missed a beat for ducks You should have no other problems with maxus if kept cleanThan

Thanks

[wymberley]

The best way to keep the gas ports clear and at the diameter that they should be is to use the right sized twist drill gently rotating it between your fingers. If you are worried about scratching the opposing side of the bore, either leave a bore snake or a mop suitably placed in the barrel while you do it.

[figgy]

No it won’t hurt the rubber seals, they’re are designed to withstand gun cleaning products.

[djgeoff]

No it won’t hurt the rubber seals, they’re are designed to withstand gun cleaning products.

Cheers thats what i wanted to know, nice one

[kenholland]

choke and carb cleaner from any pound type shop works o k for me.

[gemini52]

choke and carb cleaner from any pound type shop works o k for me.

I used to buy this from the pound shop and it worked fine,but they dont seem to stock it by me now.

[kenholland]

I used to buy this from the pound shop and it worked fine,but they dont seem to stock it by me now.

try the engine degreaser then, that's just as good, same price.

[Katash]

I use pipe cleaners soaked in bore solvent to clean the gas ports .... tapered so fit perfectly.

[figgy]

WD40 is a decent degreasing and carbon removing product and with hurt any bluing or plastics. I use cleanzoil for all my gun cleaning and it does it all with ease. Got lots of tins and bottles of other stuff that rarely gets used anymore.