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Jim V · February 3, 2000, 08:06 PM

1: Yes, a bore brush is ok to clean the cylinder. I assume you mean the charge holes (chambers), if so a bigger bore brush than you would use for the bore would help. i.e. a well used .45 brush in a .38/.357 magnum cylinder's chambers.

2: "GunScrubber", "Gunk-Out" etc are fine for cleaning a semi-automatic's innards. Brake cleaner works just fine too.

3: Magazine springs don't normally require lubing. If you need to do so use a lube that will not contaminate primers and attract grit.

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February 3, 2000, 08:06 PM	#2
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	1: Yes, a bore brush is ok to clean the cylinder. I assume you mean the charge holes (chambers), if so a bigger bore brush than you would use for the bore would help. i.e. a well used .45 brush in a .38/.357 magnum cylinder's chambers. 2: "GunScrubber", "Gunk-Out" etc are fine for cleaning a semi-automatic's innards. Brake cleaner works just fine too. 3: Magazine springs don't normally require lubing. If you need to do so use a lube that will not contaminate primers and attract grit. ------------------ *Ne Conjuge Nobiscum* "If there be treachery, let there be jehad!" [This message has been edited by Jim V (edited February 03, 2000).]