mgsontour Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 Hi all Just cleaned my gun and noticed a small black mark on the inside of my Browning 525 barrel. I've tried my wire brush up and down and it hasn't taken it away. It doesn't look anything sinister but is there anything else I should try? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 Is it a pit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 525 has chrome lined barrels so it shouldn't be a pit. Barrel cleaner and cordless drill on end of the wire brush / rod. If that fails - stand the barrels in the sink on a cloth. Pour boiling water down the barrel - shifts just about anything. Be careful with the hot water and make sure it is all dry afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliedog Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 I occasionally see these small black flecks, as suggested brush in drill usually works, failing that shoot another round of carts and it miraculously disappears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterse Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 Burnt plastic, a good scrub with Phillip’s barrel cleaner usually works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 OR just shoot another cartridge rather than getting O.T.T. about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) Hello, when I had my 525 using Napier bore solvent made the barrels clean out perfect, if you have not tried it give it a go, about a fiver, I must say being an oldy much better than Young's 303 Edited January 23, 2022 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted January 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 14 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: OR just shoot another cartridge rather than getting O.T.T. about it. I think it 'might' have been there the last time I used/cleaned it when I looked down the barrels but never thought much of it but It's deffo not moving so will fire some more and see if it goes. Just out of interest, my Webley & Scott cleaning kit was my Xmas pressie in 1976 which comprises of 2 wooden sticks, a brass looking wire and lambswool very well used attachments along with a couple of rags and a seagull feather. . . . . maybe I might have to invest in something more modern as my 3rd can of Napier gun oil is about empty? 15 hours ago, enfieldspares said: Is it a pit? How would I tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterse Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 1 hour ago, mgsontour said: I think it 'might' have been there the last time I used/cleaned it when I looked down the barrels but never thought much of it but It's deffo not moving so will fire some more and see if it goes. Just out of interest, my Webley & Scott cleaning kit was my Xmas pressie in 1976 which comprises of 2 wooden sticks, a brass looking wire and lambswool very well used attachments along with a couple of rags and a seagull feather. . . . . maybe I might have to invest in something more modern as my 3rd can of Napier gun oil is about empty? How would I tell? I’ve had the same thing a little while ago and my normal cleaning routine and or firing more shells through the gun did not move it. On advice from my gunsmith I used the Phillips barrel cleaner but spayed it, left it over night and then used a chamber brush which is wider than a normal wire brush and gave it a good scrubbing out and then followed by stuffing kitchen roll down the barrels with the other end of the cleaning rod until coming out clean. Worked for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claysandgame Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 1 hour ago, mgsontour said: I think it 'might' have been there the last time I used/cleaned it when I looked down the barrels but never thought much of it but It's deffo not moving so will fire some more and see if it goes. Just out of interest, my Webley & Scott cleaning kit was my Xmas pressie in 1976 which comprises of 2 wooden sticks, a brass looking wire and lambswool very well used attachments along with a couple of rags and a seagull feather. . . . . maybe I might have to invest in something more modern as my 3rd can of Napier gun oil is about empty? How would I tell? Try using a Payne Galway brush on the end of your rods with the Phillips bore cleaner sprayed and left on for 30 mins. Should clear it and worth having for your cleaning kit! The brass brushes wear down over time and don't make contact as well as when new.....sounds like yours have cleaned their fair share of barrels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Keep your old worn out bronze brush. If this problem reoccurs wrap a bit of 0000 grade steel wool around the old brush. Having first used a barrel cleaning spray of some form or other (I use GT85 at 2 quid a can) a quick brush with the steel wool will do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reindeer Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 WD40 resolves most types of barrel fouling. Leave it overnight and clean it out with a cleansing pad on top of a spiral wire brush. For that have a look at you wife’s dressing table 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, reindeer said: WD40 resolves most types of barrel fouling. Leave it overnight and clean it out with a cleansing pad on top of a spiral wire brush. For that have a look at you wife’s dressing table 😊 Nope! Can’t find where she keeps her spiral wire brushes on her dressing table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reindeer Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 👌 A comment on that went through my mind but unfortunately it is not fit for sharing 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted February 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 Just to let you all know, I bought . Payne Galway brush . Phillips bore cleaner I used my gun yesterday so came back tried the above and now barrels as clean as my wallet but once again thanks to the PW fountain of knowledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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