Acerforestry Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 I have a basic Beretta cleaning kit for 12 gauge but interested as to forum user's views on their preferred cleaning options, "the best" doesn't necessarily mean the priciest just which does the job the most efficiently with decent quality to last, thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 For me it’s magic bore , expensive but very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Personally I would pick up some good quality vintage hardwood rods and just add modern brushes, Payne Galway type and standard phosphor bronze in the appropriate bore. I don’t bother with mops and buy my patches as a roll off the bay. Add your chosen cleaner and oil and that’s all you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 hello, been an avid user of youngs 303 for decades but now napier bore solvent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 I would seek out some aluminium rods, attach a brass split jag to one and a 'Payne Galway' brass/bronze brush to the other, then leave them assembled. I store mine in a plastic fishing rod tube picked up at a car boot. I have several 2, 3 and 4 piece wood rods and every set wobble at the ferrules where the wood has shrunk. It does not happen with aluminium rods. Gt 85 at under £2 from Aldi, does a good job on cleaning the barrels, but if you use a decent cartridge and store them correctly, they shouldn't be that dirty anyway. I find that once through with the bronze brush, followed by 3 pieces of bog roll, folded lengthways then put into the split jag, through the barrels, is enough. I have a microfiber cloth soaked in some GTX car engine oil makes a great 'oily rag' for wiping down the metalwork. I only remove the chokes after every 3 or 4 outings, clean them re apply some Lucas gun oil. Clean the hinge pin, then apply some decent grease. Job done. I carry a tin of spray 3 in 1 oil in my car, I also have a roll of kitchen towel hanging from the rear seat headrest, into the boot area. IF it is raining, I remove the forend, spray the barrels with 3 in 1, wipe off with the kitchen towel. Remember, lubricants do not require the word 'gun' in their title, to be effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acerforestry Posted October 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 All replies appreciated, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) Sorry to be late to the party, I have been using the Paradox Cleaning Rods for a long time since winning one from John Bidwell years ago. A squirt of oil down the bore and quick work through with the full length rod and it comes up gleaming. Have bought and given a fair few as gifts too. Edited October 31, 2023 by TIGHTCHOKE Spellage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 13 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Sorry to be late to the party, I have been using the Paradox Cleaning Rods for a long time since winning one from John Bidwell years ago. A squirt of oil down the bore and quick work through with the full length rod and it comes up gleaming. Have bought and given a fair few as gifts too. Never seen those before, I'll do some research. I'd go along with Westley or Dave at Kelton with the addition of I use a bore snake as well, and clean my gun after every outing even if only fired 1 or 2 cartridges or nil. I loosen and tighten my chokes every time but only regrease on a full deep clean which depends on use but approx once a month. Another tip is keep a second slip in the car and if your main slip gets soaked, use the spare on the way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 20 minutes ago, Centrepin said: Another tip is keep a second slip in the car and if your main slip gets soaked, use the spare on the way home. That is a great idea for those (now the vast majority) who don’t use a motor case. Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Best gun oil I found for wet guns is Pro Ferrum £18 but good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Made locally; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 That is a nice kit, that should last a lifetime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miki Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 21 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: Made locally; Like that .... very nice. I still have a Parker-hale kit from back when they brought out the Escort RS 1600 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Two squirts Legia down the bore from breech end, couple of pull throughs, another squirt Legia. Loosen chokes a turn then store muzzle down on padding. Chokes and action lubed with silicone grease after every outing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 10 hours ago, Fargo said: Best gun oil I found for wet guns is Pro Ferrum £18 but good . And what makes it worth that money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 12 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: And what makes it worth that money? Just found it very good and seems to really drive the moisture away. Similar price to a tin of Legia spray now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylye Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 If you're paying that for Legia - you're in the wrong shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 6 hours ago, Fargo said: Just found it very good and seems to really drive the moisture away. Similar price to a tin of Legia spray now 3 minutes ago, Wylye said: If you're paying that for Legia - you're in the wrong shop! Go looking for AC90, much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 On 30/10/2023 at 23:26, Westley said: I would seek out some aluminium rods, attach a brass split jag to one and a 'Payne Galway' brass/bronze brush to the other, then leave them assembled. I store mine in a plastic fishing rod tube picked up at a car boot. I have several 2, 3 and 4 piece wood rods and every set wobble at the ferrules where the wood has shrunk. It does not happen with aluminium rods. Gt 85 at under £2 from Aldi, does a good job on cleaning the barrels, but if you use a decent cartridge and store them correctly, they shouldn't be that dirty anyway. I find that once through with the bronze brush, followed by 3 pieces of bog roll, folded lengthways then put into the split jag, through the barrels, is enough. I have a microfiber cloth soaked in some GTX car engine oil makes a great 'oily rag' for wiping down the metalwork. I only remove the chokes after every 3 or 4 outings, clean them re apply some Lucas gun oil. Clean the hinge pin, then apply some decent grease. Job done. I carry a tin of spray 3 in 1 oil in my car, I also have a roll of kitchen towel hanging from the rear seat headrest, into the boot area. IF it is raining, I remove the forend, spray the barrels with 3 in 1, wipe off with the kitchen towel. Remember, lubricants do not require the word 'gun' in their title, to be effective. Despite posting pics of a rather smart cleaning kit above, I actually do much the same as you. I have a large (WW1 naval?) brass shell case that was once used I believe as an umbrella stand with several cleaning rods in it. One with no end fitted for pushing through bog roll. One with a jag and a bit of 4 x 2, one with a Payne Galway Pattern brass brush (stored covered by a copper tube made from water pipe), one with a fibre brush (for oiling) and one with a woolly mop (also stored covered). As a cleaner I use Young's 303, which is nowhere near as good as it once was, and ordinary motor oil/grease for the moving parts. On guns infrequently used, I do wipe the metalwork over with a cloth with some Rangoon oil and store the guns in 'socks' in a cabinet in which I have a VP90 sachet changed annually. Adding the word 'gun' to an oil name just up's the price. Guns do not give their moving surfaces a 'hard life' compared to a car engine or gearbox. I have heard that ATF/Dexron is a very good lubricant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 My mate Chris has an old Paradox barrel cleaner - works superbly. After using his, I bought a new one. Snapped first time out. I managed to attach half of it to a spare rod. Works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 7 minutes ago, Gordon R said: My mate Chris has an old Paradox barrel cleaner - works superbly. After using his, I bought a new one. Snapped first time out. I managed to attach half of it to a spare rod. Works fine. Did you have THREE Shredded Wheat that morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Wylye said: If you're paying that for Legia - you're in the wrong shop! Greenfields - need check it was £18 Or £14 , need to check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fargo said: Greenfields - need check it was £18 Or £14 , need to check I bought a can of 'Winchester' all purpose gun oil off the bay for £10. It won't let me post a pic cos it's 'too big' I have tried standing the can at the bottom of the garden and re taking the pic.......that didn't work either ! Edited November 1, 2023 by Westley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 55 minutes ago, Westley said: I bought a can of 'Winchester' all purpose gun oil off the bay for £10. It won't let me post a pic cos it's 'too big' I have tried standing the can at the bottom of the garden and re taking the pic.......that didn't work either ! Think there on a Amazon also… will buy a couple of cans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Fargo said: Think there on a Amazon also… will buy a couple of cans Yes, I have just found that one on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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