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Offline Sabotloader

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Easy Bore Cleaning
« on: July 19, 2014, 02:23:45 PM »
Every once in awhile I get asked 'how I clean the bore' - well today while cleaning the ULite I thought I would take the opportunity to show what I am doing.

Nothing 'earth shaking' but certainly easy and quick for me...  And yet I know others probably have a method that is just as easy for them.  This is just something that works for me and I have gotten pretty good at it...

One thing I fail to mention in the picture - The 'Weasel' has been lightly oiled with Montana X-Treme Bore Conditioner - a very little bit of it goes a very long way...

 

After this ready to go shoot again or store in the safe...
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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2014, 03:00:53 PM »
You read my mind. You knew that would be my next question... ;)


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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2014, 09:06:46 PM »
That was super helpful to this New Guy.  Thank You Sabot.

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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2014, 09:25:38 PM »
Ooops...I hit the Post box a bit too fast there.....Was wondering how many rounds you had through the gun before you cleaned it?   Just as a reference of dirtiness?

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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2014, 07:06:50 AM »
Ooops...I hit the Post box a bit too fast there.....Was wondering how many rounds you had through the gun before you cleaned it?   Just as a reference of dirtiness?

Thank's

I shot 15 shots the other day at the rock pit. But one other bit of information, because I want the bore in about the same condition every time I shoot I do run a slightly damp Windex patch after each shot. I do not have to run the patch I just feel it keeps things closer to equal...
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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2014, 08:54:04 AM »
Where can I buy one of those bore weasels at?  Got a link?  Also what gauge do you use, 20?

Thanks!

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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2014, 03:33:23 PM »
It's just a Bore Snake right?


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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2014, 03:57:24 PM »
Where can I buy one of those bore weasels at?  Got a link?  Also what gauge do you use, 20?

Thanks!

Here you go...

http://www.hoppes.com/boresnake



Mine is a 50/54 cal snake
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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2014, 05:43:36 PM »
I do not know ..I would rather use a patch  :twocents:

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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2014, 05:53:12 PM »
My procedure is exactly the same except for the last operation. Is the bore snake dry or lightly oiled?  I usually run a light oiled patch down and follow with a dry for storage. Never have a problem with corrosion or reliability for the next shooting session.

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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2014, 06:42:49 PM »
My procedure is exactly the same except for the last operation. Is the bore snake dry or lightly oiled?  I usually run a light oiled patch down and follow with a dry for storage. Never have a problem with corrosion or reliability for the next shooting session.

Very lightly oiled - I use Montana X-Treme Bore Conditioner
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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2014, 08:13:53 PM »
do you run that bronze brush section through the bore as well? Thats pretty hard on the bore coat and will scratch/remove it from a knights bore or any bore coated in bore coat.

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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2014, 08:06:53 PM »
Thanks, Sabotloader!  As usual, we appreciate your expertise!

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Re: Easy Bore Cleaning
« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2014, 08:28:24 PM »
 Sabotloader,   :yeah: been using this same kind of set up in My Remington  700  for some time but only when I go hunting  :twocents:   works pretty well  I might Add . How ever I still will use the bucket and hot water during my regular  shooting events or when I am putting it away for a spell  like to give it a good all over cleaning  . Always nice to see this kind of stuff being passed around to folks  .

 


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