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colostomyclown · September 23, 2009, 07:17 PM

I believe shooting heavy loads are apt to expose any deficiencies in the shotguns...especially a rough chamber. Rough chambers are much more likely to show themselves with heavy loads upon extraction. I think it's because of the pressure expenditure.

I don't recommend not cleaning the receiver at all, just during the break in period. I clean the barrel and not the receiver in order to avoid corrosion and pitting. I believe it's more susceptible than the receiver. I also feel the added gunk and carbon build up will help smoothe out the bolt, action bars, elevator, etc.

September 23, 2009, 07:17 PM	#6
colostomyclown Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 613	I believe shooting heavy loads are apt to expose any deficiencies in the shotguns...especially a rough chamber. Rough chambers are much more likely to show themselves with heavy loads upon extraction. I think it's because of the pressure expenditure. I don't recommend not cleaning the receiver at all, just during the break in period. I clean the barrel and not the receiver in order to avoid corrosion and pitting. I believe it's more susceptible than the receiver. I also feel the added gunk and carbon build up will help smoothe out the bolt, action bars, elevator, etc.