gun cleaning

[Adam Helmer]

270man,

Gun cleaning is a great subject. For years I used Hoppes#9, Shooter's Choice and CLP (Clean, Lube and Preserve). I have used G.I. Bore Cleaner and hot, soapy water, followed by dry patches and oil. Any bore cleaner on the market today is fine, just follow the instructions on the label IF you are using non-corrosive ammo.

Corrosive ammo requires U.S. G.I. Bore cleaner or hot soapy water to remove the corrosive salts. Dry the bore and coat with G.I oil, or equilivant. For long term storage, I use RIG gun grease in the bore and on exterior metal. Heavily oiled rifle bores of guns stored butt down in a gun rack allows the oil to migrate down over the action and soak into the wood stock- grease stays in place under the same condition.

I noticed the old black CLP cans are now on the shelf as CLP, but with a Winchester label. We used it in Govt. Service for years for all arms with no problems and I still use it today.

Adam